The Japanese government released on December 19 new damage estimates for a major earthquake that could strike the Tokyo ...

Northern Japan was hit by a strong quake on Monday night, an estimated Magnituude 7.6 at the most in Hachinohe City of A...

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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 0.75%, a 30-year high

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo announced on December 19 that the central bank decided to raise its short-term interes...

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Japan reaffirms non-nuclear policy after official suggests nuclear arms

S/ Kihara Minoru, Chief Cabinet Secretary / I will refrain from commenting on individual media reports. I will say that ...

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PM Takaichi says Japan open to dialogue with China

Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan: My response regarding the existential crisis situation does not alter the Japan...

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Japan to mandate registration of nationality for real estate transfer

Onoda Kimi, minister in charge of foreign resident policies / To alleviate public concerns regarding real estate acquisi...

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Japan to return pandas to China amid worsening diplomatic ties

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on December 15 that it will return the twin giant pandas at Ueno Zoo, “Xiao ...

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Son turns himself in after stabbing father in car

A 37-year-old man was arrested after he stabbed his father in Fukuoka Prefecture on December 15.The father, who is in hi...

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Snowstorm and strong winds cause traffic disruptions in northern Japan

Due to the rapid intensification of a low-pressure system, Hokkaido and other parts of northern Japan were hit by severe...

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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple undergoes traditional annual cleaning

At about 5 a.m. on December 13, thorough cleaning began at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.This y...

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