Japanese companies sue Trump administration seeking tariff refunds
At least nine Japanese companies have sued the Trump administration seeking refunds of tariffs they paid under the US go...
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Japan sends second letter to UN, counters China's claims over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
On December 4, Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Yamazaki Kazuyuki sent a second letter to UN Secretary-General ...
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Japan's doll maker unveils Kawari Hagoita paddles featuring top newsmakers of 2025
Japan’s major traditional doll maker unveiled its annual kawari hagoita --decorative wooden paddles featuring people wh...
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Abe's widow faces husband's killer in trial as shooter explains why he targeted ex-PM
On December 3, Abe Akie, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, sat in the back seat of a car and bowed...
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Graffiti of 'China' and 'Japan' kanji found at Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kagawa
Graffiti were found at the ruins of Takamatsu Castle, designated as Japan’s national historic site.S/ Reporter / This is...
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Japan considers bill to expand use of maiden names
The Japanese government is moving toward submitting a bill next year to legally allow people who changed their surnames...
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Japan PM visits Fukushima to confirm decommissioning progress of Fukushima Daiichi
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae / We will instruct TEPCO to prioritize safety above all else and proceed with dec...
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Blade-wielding Chinese national arrested after terrifying guests at DisneySea
A blade-wielding Chinese national who disturbed a party venue at Tokyo DisneySea’s MiraCosta was arrested on December 2....
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PM Takaichi's 'WORK' phrase wins Japan's buzzword grand prize for 2025
The grand prize winner of this year’s Japanese buzzword award was announced at an annual ceremony in Tokyo on December ...
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Court rules Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional
Eight people, including same-sex couples living in Tokyo, sought damages from the government, arguing that provisions in...
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