Acts Withdraw From Tokyo’s Debut ‘POP GALAXY’ Idol Festival, Citing Stage Safety and Setup Concerns
August 16, 2026
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Kabuki star Nakamura Shichinosuke announces birth of first child—a daughter, first in Namino family in 70+ years
August 16, 2026
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War, Courts and Ballots: Why Netanyahu Keeps Fighting—and the Ripple Effects for Japan
August 13, 2026
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U.S. State Department Revokes Over 175,000 Visas in Trump-Era Crackdown, With Clear Takeaways for Japan
August 11, 2026
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Iran Ties Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to U.S. Compensation as Oman Talks Advance; Japan Weighs Energy Risk
August 9, 2026
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Dave Roberts urges caution for Shohei Ohtani as Japanese superstar plays through knee inflammation
August 9, 2026
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‘Japan is back’: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang unveils multi-billion-dollar push to power Japan’s AI era
August 9, 2026
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China Criticizes Japan’s Debate on Three Non‑Nuclear Principles at Hiroshima Anniversary, Raising Tensions Over Deterrence and History
August 9, 2026
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Tokyo influencer saga: Keiji Kuroki arrested on suspicion of violating domestic-violence protection order as high-profile marriage unravels
August 8, 2026
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Not Sweat or Breath: The “Damp Laundry” Odor Is Sinking First Dates in Japan—And Three-Quarters of Men Don’t Notice
August 8, 2026
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Korea FA accused of illicit ‘hospitality’ for foreign referees; 2012 match led by Japanese officials cited in reports
August 8, 2026
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KDDI Defies Gravity: Price Hikes, Lower Churn and Rising ARPU as au–UQ mobile–povo Strategy Pays Off
August 8, 2026
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KDDI Raises Prices but Churn Falls: Japan’s au–UQ mobile–povo Strategy Pays Off
August 8, 2026
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Toyota to Build Next‑Gen Hybrid Batteries in Japan, Targeting 600,000 Vehicles by 2028
August 5, 2026
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Docomo Bike Share Halts Service Nationwide After System Glitch: How to Return Bikes and What Happens to Fees
August 5, 2026
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