No sweat: Japanese men turn to hair removal in scorching summer
The trend is gathering pace as more Japanese men also shed their resistance to wearing shorts, once considered…
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Carlos Alcaraz set to return from injury to defend title at U.S. Open
The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing…
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Breaking community still working to escape Raygun’s shadow
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, became the focus of intense scrutiny and suffered online backlash following…
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Government panel to discuss AI use in education amid concerns of overreliance
There are growing concerns that excessive reliance on AI may reduce opportunities for students to think and make…
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Japan’s inflation picks up, backing BOJ’s case for rate hike
The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in July from a year earlier, picking up from a 1.6% advance in…
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NFL says over 200 players interested in competing in flag football at LA Olympics
More information on the potential involvement of NFL players at the Olympics will come at the end of the 2026-27 season
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U.S. teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial
The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey, had alleged that tech giants contributed to her social media…
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Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceX’s record IPO size
The Claude developer is running the numbers as it prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the…
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Scorching summer triggers record rockfalls in Alps, scientist says
The area around Mont Blanc — nicknamed the "roof of Europe" — has been particularly hard hit.
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ChatGPT can now control iMessage, potentially raising Apple privacy concerns
An OpenAI tool that could upload Apple customer data to that company's network is likely to spark questions.
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North Korea is ratcheting up its anti-Japan rhetoric
Tokyo is becoming a bigger factor in Pyongyang's geopolitical maneuvering — and a more useful justification to press…
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Most CDP chapter members wary of merger with CRA
Regional CDP representatives have expressed caution, with one saying, "Why do we need to merge with the CRA, which…
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Nissin’s new cold-water instant noodles sell out in a week
Ready after just 5 minutes of soaking in cold water, the quick bite sold more than a month's supply in a matter of days.
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More banks offering cashless payment services for children in Japan
Parents can use the services to manage their children's allowance, review their spending history and receive…
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South Korea seeks China’s help as Trump pushes for Kim talks
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called for China to play a constructive role during a meeting with his Chinese…
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Huge questions loom over Prince Harry’s shock return to U.K.
Prince Harry moved to the U.S. six years ago in a departure that sparked a bitter rift with the British royal family.
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Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on movie about attack: media
Police in Pula, Croatia, have arrested Volodymyr Zhuravlyov under a European arrest warrant put out by Germany, which…
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Yuki Tsunoda happy to cut beach vacation short to race at Dutch Grand Prix
The reserve driver, who lost his race seat last season, was called up after Red Bull regular Isack Hadjar injured his…
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What Japanese says when family obligations take an unexpected turn
Marriage may end with death, but family obligations can persist — and Japanese has words for the contradiction.
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Summer Sonic’s future is looking more Japanese
Ado, The Strokes, Jennie, Sakanaction and L'Arc-en-Ciel helped define a festival in transition.
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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October
The uncrewed Martian Moons eXploration probe may help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth.
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‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Japan, perhaps for the last time
The work will be displayed from Friday at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka while its home museum, the Mauritshuis…
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defense spending 18% to a record high
Taiwan also faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defense, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, something…
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India and Japan agree to bolster defense ties
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh held talks and signed a memorandum on…
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Russian strikes kill 16 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says lack of Patriots costs lives
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched dozens of ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, as well as 168 drones, in…
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Paths to tighter political donations rules in Japan remain unclear
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to continue prioritizing reducing seats in the House of Representatives over…
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North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim
The South Korean military said it had detected the launch of around 10 short-range missiles from the Pyongyang area…
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Did Tokyo pull its punches when protesting U.S. sanctions on ICC chief?
The wording of statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Foreign Ministry has spurred curiosity over whether…
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Local doctor in earthquake-hit Kumamoto brings medical care to evacuees
Born and raised in the city of Uki in the prefecture, Hitoshi Kuwahara, 61, has been supporting community health for…
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U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President…
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Four railway workers die after being struck by limited-express train in Tochigi
The men, in their 50s and 60s, had been performing weeding on railroad tracks.
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Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows
The study also showed that older adults were more likely to be swayed, highlighting the technology's potential…
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Trump wants to talk to Kim. North Korea’s leader has a big ask.
Will North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's demands — recognition of his country as a nuclear power and and end to the…
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South Korean container ship to test Arctic route despite Russia sanctions concerns
The trip would be South Korea's first such commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic, making it one of the few…
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Iran: A ‘war of choice’ no longer worth the cost
When a war of choice begins from mistaken assumptions, its strategic payoff deteriorates rapidly.
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Carlos Sainz agrees to multiyear extension with Williams
Financial terms were not disclosed for the 31-year-old Spanish driver.
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