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Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Japan says it will watch China's military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused ...Nov 20, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Nov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM
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Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryNov 17, 2024, 7:18 AM
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Nov 16, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in UkraineNov 16, 2024, 5:04 AM
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Nov 10, 2024, 10:35 PM
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Japan's reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to take tougher measures against misuse of political funds after he was reelected by parliament following a major loss in the polls last month by his governing coalitionNov 10, 2024, 10:35 PM
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Nov 7, 2024, 4:38 AM
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Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell
Nissan is reporting a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory balloonedNov 7, 2024, 4:38 AM
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Oct 30, 2024, 6:16 PM
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Japan's Mount Fuji breaks record for no snow in October
One of the most iconic active volcanoes in the world is missing a major aspect of its famous view: snow.Oct 30, 2024, 6:16 PM
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Sep 26, 2024, 2:34 AM
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Japan flexes in Taiwan Strait, sending warship through disputed waters
A Japanese destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, marking the first time a modern Japanese warship has navigated this strategically sensitive waterway.Sep 26, 2024, 2:34 AM
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Aug 8, 2024, 4:24 AM
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7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes coast of Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan.Aug 8, 2024, 4:24 AM
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Apr 11, 2024, 12:41 PM
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Japan's Fumio Kishida stresses Ukraine aid, US world role in speech to Congress
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed Congress, praising U.S. leadership on the world stage as "indispensable" amid threats from Russia and China.Apr 11, 2024, 12:41 PM
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Apr 8, 2024, 11:47 AM
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US, Japan to make 'historic' announcements at summit, including on defense and AI: Official
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold talks on Wednesday.Apr 8, 2024, 11:47 AM
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Feb 7, 2024, 12:22 PM
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Killer whale pod trapped by sea ice in Japan has seemingly escaped, local official says
A pod of killer whales, which appeared to be trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan, has seemingly escaped, a local official told ABC News.Feb 7, 2024, 12:22 PM
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Feb 2, 2024, 4:21 AM
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Challenging the norm: The fight against racial profiling in Japan’s policing
Japan’s justice system, known for pre-trial detentions and forced confessions, is facing a pivotal lawsuit against racial profiling spearheaded by a naturalized citizen.Feb 2, 2024, 4:21 AM
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Jan 16, 2024, 11:03 AM
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2 passenger planes collide at Japanese airport
Two passenger planes have collided in Hokkaido, Japan, according to Japanese media reports.Jan 16, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Jan 14, 2024, 2:53 AM
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North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan and South Korea say
The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said.Jan 14, 2024, 2:53 AM
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Jan 3, 2024, 3:03 PM
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Runway warning lights were broken at time of Japan Airlines plane fire, report shows
The warning lights telling pilots if a runway is clear were not working at the Haneda Airport the night a Japan Airlines plane caught fire, according to aviation data.Jan 3, 2024, 3:03 PM
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Jan 2, 2024, 1:43 PM
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Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames at Tokyo airport with 379 people on board
A Japan Airlines plane landed while on fire at Haneda Airport on Tuesday.Jan 2, 2024, 1:43 PM
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Jan 2, 2024, 5:18 PM
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Aftershocks rattle Japan as death toll rises after powerful earthquake
At least 55 people are dead after a massive earthquake struck the west coast Monday, according to The Associated Press.Jan 2, 2024, 5:18 PM
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Jan 1, 2024, 9:55 PM
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At least 8 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warning
At least eight people have died after a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck Japan on Monday, officials said.Jan 1, 2024, 9:55 PM
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Dec 6, 2023, 9:25 PM
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US military grounds all of its V-22 Ospreys following last week's deadly crash
The U.S. military is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 aircraft in the wake of last week’s deadly U.S. Air Force crash off the coast of Japan that left eight dead.Dec 6, 2023, 9:25 PM
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Dec 4, 2023, 5:12 AM
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Remains, wreckage found in search for crashed Osprey in Yakushima, Japan, US Air Force says
The CV-22 Osprey crashed near Yakushima Island, Japan, on Nov. 29, U.S. officials said.Dec 4, 2023, 5:12 AM
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Oct 31, 2023, 6:24 AM
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Electronic wolves with glowing red eyes watch over Japanese landscapes
Monster Wolf, bearing lifelike proportions and glowing red LED eyes, stands as a guardian against wildlife, sitting at the crossroads of technology and tradition.Oct 31, 2023, 6:24 AM
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Sep 7, 2023, 12:46 PM
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Japan launches moon probe in hopes to be 5th country to land on lunar surface
Japan launched a rocket Wednesday night, carrying a moon probe that it hopes to land on the lunar surface and would make Japan the fifth country to reach the moon.Sep 7, 2023, 12:46 PM
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Jul 5, 2023, 6:21 AM
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UN nuclear watchdog greenlights Fukushima water release plan
The United Nation's nuclear watchdog has approved plans by Japan to release water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.Jul 5, 2023, 6:21 AM
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Aug 23, 2023, 6:09 AM
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As Japan readies Fukushima water for Pacific release on Thursday, officials seek to calm health concerns
Japan plans to begin a decades-long process of releasing treated wastewater from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday.Aug 23, 2023, 6:09 AM
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Aug 24, 2023, 3:28 AM
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Japan begins releasing Fukushima's treated radioactive water into Pacific, prompting strong rebuke from China
Executives of the company, known as TECPCO, told reporters they would immediately halt the release of the treated water into the Pacific if any issues were detected.Aug 24, 2023, 3:28 AM
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Jul 12, 2023, 9:09 AM
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Tokyo smile coach teaches people how to get back their grins in a post-pandemic world
Keiko Kawano believes that opportunities to smile have declined due to prolonged mask wearing. As a result, she says, some people have lost confidence in their smiles.Jul 12, 2023, 9:09 AM
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Mar 16, 2022, 9:02 PM
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Strong earthquake hits Japan, at least 97 injured and 4 deaths reported
A strong earthquake was felt in Japan, occurring off the coast from Fukushima.Mar 16, 2022, 9:02 PM
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Sep 27, 2022, 10:18 AM
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Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe as protesters line the streets
Controversy erupts over former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral set for Tuesday.Sep 27, 2022, 10:18 AM
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Aug 24, 2022, 1:10 PM
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Japan to end pre-departure COVID tests for fully vaccinated tourists in September
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday the country will end a pre-departure COVID-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers Sept. 7.Aug 24, 2022, 1:10 PM
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Jul 12, 2022, 6:33 AM
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Crowds line Tokyo streets to mourn former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Crowds gathered to pay respects and lay flowers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s private funeral near Zojoji temple, Tokyo.Jul 12, 2022, 6:33 AM
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Jul 10, 2022, 12:27 PM
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Shinzo Abe's assassination was 'shock to the system' of Japan: Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
Shinzo Abe's assassination was a "shock to the system and a shock to the culture" of Japan, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel said Sunday on "This Week"Jul 10, 2022, 12:27 PM
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Jul 8, 2022, 10:06 AM
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dies at 67 after assassination
Despite no longer being Japan's prime minister, Abe remained influential on national security and economic policies and was a central figure within the ruling party.Jul 8, 2022, 10:06 AM
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Jul 8, 2022, 10:19 AM
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gunned down while giving speech
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed during a campaign speech in western Japan on Friday, hospital officials said.Jul 8, 2022, 10:19 AM
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Dec 13, 2021, 10:44 AM
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US embassy in Tokyo warns foreigners of suspected racial profiling cases involving Japanese police
Earlier this month, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo unexpectedly warned foreigners of an increase in suspected racial profiling cases involving Japanese police.Dec 13, 2021, 10:44 AM
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Jul 26, 2021, 5:02 AM
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Discontent over Fukushima nuclear disaster response casts shadow over Tokyo Olympics
Japan has plans to release more than a million tons of wastewater into the sea.Jul 26, 2021, 5:02 AM
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Apr 23, 2021, 7:37 AM
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Japan declares 3rd state of emergency for Tokyo, elsewhere ahead of Summer Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three other urban prefectures to curb the spread of COVID-19.Apr 23, 2021, 7:37 AM
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Aug 28, 2020, 5:32 AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign for health reasons
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will step down as the country’s leader on Friday due to chronic health issues.Aug 28, 2020, 5:32 AM
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Jul 9, 2020, 3:37 PM
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Photos: Scenes of devastation from floods in Japan
Photos: Scenes of devastation from floods in Japan.Jul 9, 2020, 3:37 PM
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Jan 15, 2020, 12:30 PM
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Japan's environment minister is taking paternity leave and the country is shocked
Japan's environment minister announced he is taking paternity leave after the birth of his first child, and the news garnered international headlines.Jan 15, 2020, 12:30 PM
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Jan 7, 2020, 2:14 PM
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Tokyo prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Nissan ex-chair Carlos Ghosn's wife
Prosecutors in Tokyo have issued an arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife, Carole Ghosn, approximately a week after the former Nissan executive fled the country.Jan 7, 2020, 2:14 PM
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