Landslide hits Mount Fuji after heavy rain
The incident followed heavy rain in the mountainous areas of Shizuoka Prefecture.
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More Japanese regional banks sending personnel to India
Banks are aiming to support their clients that are expanding from their local regions by collecting economic…
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Manga artist launches crowdfunding campaign for Kumamoto
Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba is calling for support via crowdfunding for the delivery of temporary housing to areas…
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Tokyo Olympic swimmer gets suspended term for dangerous driving
Tomoru Honda, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, received one year in prison, suspended for three…
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Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever U.S. Open finish
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the U.S. Open quarterfinals at 3:34 am in an epic five-set thriller.
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Immigration agency considering aviation category for foreign worker programs
The government would shift 300 foreign workers from the Specified Skilled Worker program to the new system, rather than…
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Africa’s informal economy: A burden and lifeline
Poverty, unemployment and red tape force tens of millions of Africans into work that is not regulated, taxed or…
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Hiroshima’s governor promotes prefecture’s oysters and sake in London
Gov. Mika Yokota expressed her desire to boost exports to Britain and deepen friendship and business relations through…
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CRA moves to disband after failed merger with CDP and Komeito
Former members of the CDP are set to form a new party while ex-Komeito members will return to their original party.
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Tokyo family marks 30 years since daughter’s unsolved murder
Authorities expressed determination to solve the Sophia University student's murder despite obstacles resulting from…
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Thailand arrests 12 South Koreans in scam center bust
Authorities also arrested a Chinese national, and said the group entered Thailand from a neighboring country and was…
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Thailand presses Israeli ambassador over badly behaved tourists
Israeli tourism to Thailand has surged in recent months, with visitor numbers in the first eight months of 2026 up by…
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North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says
The Vienna-based nuclear watchdog also said Pyongyang started operating an expanded annex at its Kangson enrichment…
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Surge in sumo popularity not driven by stars of the sport
Sumo is enjoying another popularity boom, but unlike past eras, the surge has little to do with its biggest stars and…
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Japanese 15-year-olds rank top in core subjects among OECD countries for the first time
Among non-OECD countries, Japan ranked fourth in reading and fifth in math and science.
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Government to provide loans to businesses that give <i>akiya</i> new lease on life
There could be nearly 6 million empty dwellings, or akiya, not on the market or in use by 2043, which would represent…
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JIP likely to get first Cabinet post in upcoming reshuffle
Such an appointment could be a double-edged sword for the junior partner of the ruling coalition.
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Could Japan see more avalanches like one that hit Nepal?
Though the scale and mechanisms may vary, experts say Japan is not immune to the risk of catastrophic mudslides.
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Japan looks to clamp down on spread of invasive beetle species
The red-necked longhorn beetle was found for the first time in 2012 in Aichi Prefecture and can kill cherry blossom…
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Japan adds drones to arsenal against bears
Beyond their use in aerial searches for bears, drones are proving effective as a preventive tool to help keep the…
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A former general in Italy shakes up Meloni’s right-wing coalition
Roberto Vannacci and his far-right National Future party have experienced a dizzying rise from obscurity.
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Pegula sets up Sabalenka rematch for third successive U.S. Open semi
The victory was Jessica Pegula's 50th of the season.
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Germany is in a very dark place — and time’s running out
The far-right party's electoral win will further normalize its anti-immigrant agenda and policy of drawing closer to…
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To end global hunger, invest in rural communities
Restoring soil, improving technology access, securing land rights and upgrading infrastructure are vital to curb global…
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Bucs sign quarterback Mayfield to three-year, $165 million extension
Baker Mayfield, 31, was entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million contract he signed in March 2024.
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Bessent dares traders to bet against yen: ‘I am the house now’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that when he makes market calls these days, he's effectively doing so…
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LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
LIV owes between $500 million and $1 billion in estimated liabilities to at least 1,000 creditors, including star…
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Pakistan police counter drone attacks with Ukraine-style nets
Lessons from the war in Ukraine are reverberating in Pakistan, where security forces are improvising new defenses…
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Osaka Metro to phase out magnetic tickets by around fiscal 2031: report
The rail operator plans to completely replace magnetic tickets with QR code ones, which it already uses.
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Dodgers hold Ohtani out of lineup again
Shohei Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for the fifth time in six games on Tuesday as Los Angeles played…
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Huawei heads to trial in U.S. over its business dealings in Iran
It also faces charges of conspiring to steal trade secrets from five U.S. tech companies and is accused of lying about…
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As reuse market thrives, Japan works to combat malicious businesses
The reuse market, including companies that collect unwanted items, is expanding amid growing demand for such services…
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Samsung celebrates full opening of Yokohama semiconductor hub
The South Korean chip giant aims to enhance cooperation with Japanese manufacturers and research institutes.
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Putin’s shadow war against Europe is getting more intense
The goal of Russia's campaign is to intimidate and punish European countries that provide military and economic support…
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Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call
Washington has been pushing for new face-to-face talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
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SoftBank to meet investors as potential jumbo bond sale eyed
Billionaire Masayoshi Son's investment firm is pressing ahead with a borrowing spree to finance its massive bet on…
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