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After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New Prime Minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.
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Japanese Son Reunites With Indian Father After 19 Years, Watch Emotional Reunion
The emotional reunion, captured in a viral video, followed Rin's journey from Japan to Punjab.
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Japan TV Anchor Fired Over Social Media Post Criticising Men's Body Odour
A Tokyo-based television news anchor was fired from her job and faced online backlash after a controversial post on social media in which she criticised men's hygiene habits.
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Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Acquired by Krafton, Will Continue Work on Future Projects
Microsoft shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, alongside a few other Bethesda-owned studios, in May to shift focus on to its “priority games.” Tango had at the time confirmed its closure, but the Japanese studio has now been acquired by Krafton and will remain open.
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Another Japanese Town To Build Fence Around Scenic Bridge To Block Mount Fuji View
The scenic bridge in Shizuoka prefecture aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji and has become a social media hotspot in recent months.
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North Korea Says Plans To Launch Satellite By June 4: Japanese Media
North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a satellite by June 4, Japanese media reported Monday citing the coast guard, after Seoul said Pyongyang was preparing to put another military spy satellite into orbit.
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Japan Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate
Japanese prosecutors on Wednesday sought the death penalty in the retrial of a man reputed to have been the world's longest-serving death row prisoner until his release in 2014, local media reported.
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Japan's High Standards Of Politeness And Customer Service Shine In Viral Traffic Video
Japan's reputation for cleanliness, recycling, and adherence to societal norms contributes to its image of respect and discipline.
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Zomato Customer Finds Cockroach In Her Japanese Miso Ramen-Chicken; Company Responds
A Zomato customer has shared her "disgusting" experience of receiving a cockroach in her ramen order.
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Japan Footballer Junya Ito Investigated After Sexual Assault Reports
Japanese police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international footballer Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies.
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Car Crashes Into Barrier Near Israeli Embassy In Japan, 1 Arrested: Report
Japanese police arrested a man on Thursday after a car crashed through a barrier near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, local media reported.
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"Like A Video Game": Japan's Criminal Gangs Hire Online
Risa Yamada grew up fatherless and struggled to find consistent work until she stumbled on an intriguing job listing: one of a growing number of advertisements posted on social media by Japanese criminal gangs.
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North Korea Plans To Launch Satellite Between August 24-31: Japanese Media
North Korea has notified Japan's Coast Guard that it intends to launch a satellite in the coming days, Japanese media reported Tuesday.
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Japanese Classical Theatre Artist Arrested Over Mother's Suicide
One of Japan's best-known kabuki actors was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assisting his mother's suicide, local media said, after both parents were found unconscious at his home last month.
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Appeal Found In Pack That Stopped Shinzo Abe Murder Hearing: Report
A suspicious package that prompted the cancellation of a hearing for the man accused of murdering former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe contained only a petition, and no explosives, local media said Tuesday.
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After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New Prime Minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.
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Japanese Son Reunites With Indian Father After 19 Years, Watch Emotional Reunion
The emotional reunion, captured in a viral video, followed Rin's journey from Japan to Punjab.
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Japan TV Anchor Fired Over Social Media Post Criticising Men's Body Odour
A Tokyo-based television news anchor was fired from her job and faced online backlash after a controversial post on social media in which she criticised men's hygiene habits.
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Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Acquired by Krafton, Will Continue Work on Future Projects
Microsoft shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, alongside a few other Bethesda-owned studios, in May to shift focus on to its “priority games.” Tango had at the time confirmed its closure, but the Japanese studio has now been acquired by Krafton and will remain open.
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Another Japanese Town To Build Fence Around Scenic Bridge To Block Mount Fuji View
The scenic bridge in Shizuoka prefecture aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji and has become a social media hotspot in recent months.
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North Korea Says Plans To Launch Satellite By June 4: Japanese Media
North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a satellite by June 4, Japanese media reported Monday citing the coast guard, after Seoul said Pyongyang was preparing to put another military spy satellite into orbit.
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Japan Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For World's Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate
Japanese prosecutors on Wednesday sought the death penalty in the retrial of a man reputed to have been the world's longest-serving death row prisoner until his release in 2014, local media reported.
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Japan's High Standards Of Politeness And Customer Service Shine In Viral Traffic Video
Japan's reputation for cleanliness, recycling, and adherence to societal norms contributes to its image of respect and discipline.
-
Zomato Customer Finds Cockroach In Her Japanese Miso Ramen-Chicken; Company Responds
A Zomato customer has shared her "disgusting" experience of receiving a cockroach in her ramen order.
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Japan Footballer Junya Ito Investigated After Sexual Assault Reports
Japanese police said Thursday that they have launched an investigation into international footballer Junya Ito after local media reports said two women had accused him of sexual assault, a claim he denies.
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Car Crashes Into Barrier Near Israeli Embassy In Japan, 1 Arrested: Report
Japanese police arrested a man on Thursday after a car crashed through a barrier near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, local media reported.
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"Like A Video Game": Japan's Criminal Gangs Hire Online
Risa Yamada grew up fatherless and struggled to find consistent work until she stumbled on an intriguing job listing: one of a growing number of advertisements posted on social media by Japanese criminal gangs.
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North Korea Plans To Launch Satellite Between August 24-31: Japanese Media
North Korea has notified Japan's Coast Guard that it intends to launch a satellite in the coming days, Japanese media reported Tuesday.
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Japanese Classical Theatre Artist Arrested Over Mother's Suicide
One of Japan's best-known kabuki actors was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of assisting his mother's suicide, local media said, after both parents were found unconscious at his home last month.
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Appeal Found In Pack That Stopped Shinzo Abe Murder Hearing: Report
A suspicious package that prompted the cancellation of a hearing for the man accused of murdering former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe contained only a petition, and no explosives, local media said Tuesday.
