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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990
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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply ...
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🔊 Japan is pricing in a possible second Trump term. To find out who Tokyo has lined up to liaise with the Trump 2024 campaign ... Show more
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The unprecedented power of Shohei Ohtani: Even the brightest stars of this baseball generation are afterthoughts when Shohei Ohtani is around.
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The unprecedented power of Shohei Ohtani
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
  • Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.

  • Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.

  • The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.

  • MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
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Japan theater firm Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in actress death - The Mainichi
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Japan theater firm Takarazuka theater admits to all harassment claims in ...
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Rare photo shows loyal dog Hachiko in his last yearswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15192856
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and ...
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
  • North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.

  • Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.

  • Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.

  • Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
  • Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.

  • The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.

  • Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.

  • Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
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Toyota and Honda reap rewards from U.S. hybrid boom: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel economy ...
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Toyota and Honda reap rewards from U.S. hybrid boom
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just ...
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The fate of Japan's plan to tap into its wind power resources hangs on the 800-kilometer cable it needs to build to connect the populous center of the country ... Show more
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60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues, call events 'work': survey - The Mainichi
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60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues ...
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest ...
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Tokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
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Over 50% of car drivers in Japan do not stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, according to a survey by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) ... Show more
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Japan aims to launch next-gen. passenger aircraft by around 2035 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is looking to launch a next-generation passenger aircraft ...
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Japan aims to launch next-gen. passenger aircraft by around 2035 - The ...
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Mitsukoshi Isetan to shut Shanghai department store in June - The Mainichi: SHANGHAI (Kyodo) -- Major Japanese department store operator Isetan Mitsukoshi ...
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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial? - The Mainichi
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Sand Land is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi comedy adventure with complex themes, stunning designs, and a story only Akira Toriyama could tell ... Show more
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Japan Inc. to return record $165bn to shareholders as profits rise: TOKYO -- Payouts to shareholders by listed companies in Japan are expected to reach an ...
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Japan Inc. to return record $165bn to shareholders as profits rise
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TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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TSS cases
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
  • Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.

  • Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.

  • Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.

  • Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
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Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The Most Important Castle of the Toyotomi Family
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Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The ...
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Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present: TOKYO -- Nostalgia, you could say, is a current that hums under the static of modern society ...
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Three Tokyo destinations where the past is delightfully present
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Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?: High-end travelers are looking for sustainability, wellness and adventure when they head abroad ...
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Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?
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A walking tour recently took people to see places where Donald Keene was a regular and gave a peek into his daily life in Tokyo.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/original/donald-keenes-legacy/20240327-176961/
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12-language translation device runs at station in Tokyowww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15190234
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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Toyota to open new Tokyo head office in Shinagawa in FY2030: Toyota Motor Corporation says it will sign a new agreement with Keikyu Corporation in relation to ...
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Toyota to open new Tokyo head office in Shinagawa in FY2030
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The ...
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Princess Aiko's 1st solo trip hits Ise Jingu shrine, local museumswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15211649
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Tokyo Ward Hopes to Attract Visitors with Tomica Toy Cars; New Neighborhood Park Expected to Open in Fiscal 2029
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Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan: In what would be a homecoming for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers likely ...
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Shohei Ohtani effect: Dodgers likely will open '25 season in Japan
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Japan warns of surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Infections of streptococcus bacteria of the throat are being diagnosed at quadruple the pace of ...
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Japan warns of surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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Marvel’s Groot Lands a Gig at Tokyo Disneyland; Tree Man to Appear In ’It’s a Small World’ in 2025
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‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
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Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers: Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, the Amao strawberry is known for its bright red color and sweet yet ...
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Driver shortages a concern for premium Amao strawberry growers
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Tokyo releases guidebook on end-of-life planningwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15210478
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GMA News’ exclusive video taken from inside the Unaizah May 4 showed military personnel scrambling as China’s water cannon imposed its way from one side of the ... Show more
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Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University: Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on Wednesday graduated from Gakushuin ...
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Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin University
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U.S. hybrid boom drives Toyota and Honda profits: TOKYO -- Hybrid vehicles are gaining in popularity in the U.S. thanks to improved fuel performance ...
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U.S. hybrid boom drives Toyota and Honda profits
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Son (34) complains: "My parents are squandering my inheritance": A 34-year-old man complains about the behavior of his parents, who treat themselves to one ...
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Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs, boost global sales: Nissan will expand its electric vehicle lineup ... Show more
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Tokyo's Sézanne tops Asia's 50 Best Restaurants; Singapore has 9 on list: Sézanne in Tokyo was named The Best Restaurant in Asia, at last night's awards ...
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Tokyo's Sézanne tops Asia's 50 Best Restaurants; Singapore has 9 on list
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
  • The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.

  • In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.

  • With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.

  • The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
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Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste: TOKYO -- Japanese plastic maker Kuraray will construct a $410 million plant in ...
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Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste
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Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine
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Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games. Full story: sports.yahoo.com/olympic-flame-burn-near-louvre-072510958.html
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Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi
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Strong earthquake hits areas near Tokyo, no tsunami warning issued - The ...
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North Korea's fans cheer before the World Cup 2026 qualifier football match between Japan and North Korea at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 21, 2024. 📷: AFP