Putin Lauds WWII Seizure of Japan’s Northern Territories as “Heroic,” Plans Memorials by 2030
September 6, 2026
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Muroran Main Line to Fully Reopen Sept 10 After Storm Damage; JR Hokkaido Adds Extra “Niseko” Detours
September 4, 2026
124
Xi and Putin Tout Expanding China–Russia Partnership at SCO Summit in Bishkek—Implications for Japan
September 1, 2026
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Ex-elite swimmer turned actress arrested in alleged cocaine case with gang figure, stirring debate across Japan
August 29, 2026
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Hokkaido Arrest After Children Left Alone for Over Two Days: Community Tip Triggers Swift Police Action in Hokuto
August 11, 2026
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Japan Clinic Network Reports 89% Vitamin D Deficiency Among Fertility Patients, Eyes Impact on Pregnancy Rates
May 22, 2026
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“Hey, Japanese Ryokan!” Latvian Superfan’s Playful Rant Goes Viral—And Becomes the Best Ad for Japan’s Breakfast Hospitality
May 5, 2026
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Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast: Early Start, Tokyo Peak March 26 and Kyoto March 31
March 3, 2026
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Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Slows to Two-Year Low as Kyiv Notches Local Gains: AFP Analysis Citing ISW/CTP
March 3, 2026
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Asahikawa Bridge Death Case: Trial of Riko Uchida to Open May 25 as Court Weighs Intent, Conspiracy; Co-Defendant Got 23 Years
March 3, 2026
462
After Ohtani’s 160m BP Rocket in Nagoya, a Familiar Lesson for Samurai Japan: Stop Admiring, Compete
March 3, 2026
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Sapporo Police Re-Arrest Chinese Couple in Alleged IT Subsidy Fraud; Third Business Owner Also Arrested
February 25, 2026
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Greenland Rejects Trump’s Offer of a U.S. Navy Hospital Ship, Citing Universal Care—An Arctic Moment with Lessons for Japan
February 23, 2026
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Asahikawa Finds Additional ¥76,313 in Unpaid Welfare Costs After Document Dump; City Apologizes and Plans Sanctions
February 18, 2026
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‘Was the Sentence Too Lenient?’ Father Speaks Out as Sapporo Probationer Arrested for Unlicensed Driving; Girl Still Unconscious
February 13, 2026
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