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2024 Was Japan's Hottest Year Ever, Official Says Climate Change A "Factor"
Worldwide, 2024 was expected to have been the warmest recorded, the UN's weather and climate agency said last week, capping a decade of unprecedented heat and other types of extreme weather.
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Explained: Why Japan's Official PM's Residence Is Believed To Be "Haunted"
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, elected in October, has expressed his intent to move into his official residence despite persistent rumours of the house being "haunted".
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member
Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.
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'Megaquake' Warning Hits Japan's Growth In Third Quarter
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.
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Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition With Glow-in-the-Dark Rear Panel Launched in India
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition was finally launched in India on Wednesday. The latest handset is a special edition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus that went official in the country earlier this year. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition is a culmination of the Community Edition Project, which began in March this year.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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Japan Admits Doctoring Cabinet Photo To Make Ministers Look Less Unkempt
Japan's government admitted Monday manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet to make its members look less unkempt, after online mockery of their sagging trousers.
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Japan Crypto Review May Open Door to Lower Taxes, Dedicated ETFs
Japan's Financial Services Agency in coming months will assess whether the current approach of regulating crypto under the payments act is adequate, an official at the agency said, asking not to be identified in line with the institution’s rules.
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Japanese Boy Dies After Stabbing In China, Fumio Kishida Demands "Explanation"
While the motivation of the assailant remained unclear, Japanese officials have urged increased security around Japanese schools in China.
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
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Japan Airport Runway Shut After US Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing
One of the two runways at Japan's Narita Airport was closed on Tuesday after an American cargo plane made an emergency landing due to an issue with its hydraulic system, officials said.
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Smoke Seen On Singapore Airlines Plane During Landing In Japan, Runway Shut
A report of white smoke coming from a landing Singapore Airlines plane forced a runway at Japan's Narita Airport to close temporarily on Monday, officials said, though responders found no signs of fire and no one was injured.
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Explained: What's Causing The Spread Of "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" In Japan
Health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country.
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Holes Poked In Mount Fuji Barrier: Japan Town Official
A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen.
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2024 Was Japan's Hottest Year Ever, Official Says Climate Change A "Factor"
Worldwide, 2024 was expected to have been the warmest recorded, the UN's weather and climate agency said last week, capping a decade of unprecedented heat and other types of extreme weather.
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Explained: Why Japan's Official PM's Residence Is Believed To Be "Haunted"
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, elected in October, has expressed his intent to move into his official residence despite persistent rumours of the house being "haunted".
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member
Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.
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'Megaquake' Warning Hits Japan's Growth In Third Quarter
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.
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Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition With Glow-in-the-Dark Rear Panel Launched in India
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition was finally launched in India on Wednesday. The latest handset is a special edition of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus that went official in the country earlier this year. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition is a culmination of the Community Edition Project, which began in March this year.
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PM Modi Gifts Indian Handicrafts To Laos, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of intricately crafted gifts, showcasing India's rich cultural heritage, to the leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit, officials said.
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Japan Admits Doctoring Cabinet Photo To Make Ministers Look Less Unkempt
Japan's government admitted Monday manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet to make its members look less unkempt, after online mockery of their sagging trousers.
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Japan Crypto Review May Open Door to Lower Taxes, Dedicated ETFs
Japan's Financial Services Agency in coming months will assess whether the current approach of regulating crypto under the payments act is adequate, an official at the agency said, asking not to be identified in line with the institution’s rules.
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Japanese Boy Dies After Stabbing In China, Fumio Kishida Demands "Explanation"
While the motivation of the assailant remained unclear, Japanese officials have urged increased security around Japanese schools in China.
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
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Japan Airport Runway Shut After US Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing
One of the two runways at Japan's Narita Airport was closed on Tuesday after an American cargo plane made an emergency landing due to an issue with its hydraulic system, officials said.
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Smoke Seen On Singapore Airlines Plane During Landing In Japan, Runway Shut
A report of white smoke coming from a landing Singapore Airlines plane forced a runway at Japan's Narita Airport to close temporarily on Monday, officials said, though responders found no signs of fire and no one was injured.
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Explained: What's Causing The Spread Of "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" In Japan
Health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country.
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Holes Poked In Mount Fuji Barrier: Japan Town Official
A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen.
