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

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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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 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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Princess Aiko attends Chiba University nursing school's 50th anniversary

Princess Aiko attended a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Chiba University’s School ...

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Japan and US defense ministers discuss China's radar lock-on incident

S/ Koizumi Shinjiro, Japanese Defense Minister / We recognized that China’s actions do not contribute to regional peace ...

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"Bear" chosen as Kanji of the Year for 2025, followed by "rice" and "high"

The kanji character for “bear” has been selected as the Kanji of the Year, representing the social mood of 2025.At Kyoto...

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