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Yukana Inoue
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Society
Dec 2, 2024
Japan¡¯s 2024 buzzword of the year urges a reevaluation of past norms
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¡ª a nickname for a TV drama that depicts the generational gap between the Showa and Reiwa eras ¡ª has been crowned the most trending word of 2024.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Nov 28, 2024
Real-life ¡®Tokyo Swindlers¡¯ ordered to pay ?1 billion in damages
The Tokyo District Court ruled that the defendants knew they were engaging in a fraudulent scheme in their dealings with Sekisui House.
JAPAN
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Society
Nov 26, 2024
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
The princess had been hospitalized since early March due to a stroke and pneumonia. She died of natural causes on Nov. 15 at age 101.
JAPAN
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Society
Nov 21, 2024
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
Ease of meeting a wide range of people is likely the biggest appeal of app use, underscoring a major shift in how young people meet their partners.
JAPAN
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Society
Nov 19, 2024
Why Yamanashi gave up building a light-rail system on Mount Fuji
As an alternative, the governor proposed a new plan to use a rubber-tired tram system.
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2024
Princess Yuriko, sister-in-law of Emperor Showa, dies at 101
The oldest living member of the imperial family, Princess Yuriko died due to natural causes.
BUSINESS
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Tech
Nov 14, 2024
Gotta collect 'em all: New Pokemon trading card game becomes big hit
The novel yet nostalgic app has amassed over 30 million downloads worldwide in the first two weeks of its release.
JAPAN
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Society
Nov 12, 2024
1 in 5 people in Japan age 65 and older will be living alone in 2050
The trend resulting from rapid depopulation will affect both metropolitan and rural areas, the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research says.
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2024
Imperial family members visit ailing Princess Yuriko at hospital
The health condition of the 101-year-old princess ¡ª the sister-in-law of the late former Emperor Hirohito ¡ª worsened suddenly on Friday.
JAPAN
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Society
Nov 5, 2024
From cat memes to Olympians with too much rizz, these are 911±¬ÁÏÍø 2024 buzzword nominations
The buzzword of the year, along with the top 10 picks, will be decided from the 30 nominated terms on Dec. 2.
JAPAN
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Society
Oct 29, 2024
911±¬ÁÏÍø rail fans disapprove of new Seishun 18 tickets
Train enthusiasts are up in arms over changes to the iconic and inexpensive all-you-can-ride pass that will limit how and when it can be used.
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Politics
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EXPLAINER
Oct 29, 2024
Without an LDP-Komeito majority, will Ishiba stay prime minister?
Opposition parties could band together and vote Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan chief Yoshihiko Noda into power, but this remains an unlikely scenario.
JAPAN
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Society
Oct 25, 2024
Fujikyu Railway weighs legal action over foreign tourist dance video
The video, made by a group that appears to be a New York-based dance troupe, features dancers sliding on the floor and asking for a hand from nearby passengers.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2024
18-year-old U.S. tourist arrested in Tokyo over arson
The police are currently investigating the suspect¡¯s ties to a further six arson attacks.
JAPAN
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Media
Oct 23, 2024
In the heart of Tokyo, LDP and CDP rivals duke it out as election day nears
While the ruling and main opposition candidates are the clear front-runners, a third-party challenger is also hoping to wrestle his way in.
CULTURE
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Entertainment news
Oct 17, 2024
Actor Toshiyuki Nishida dies at 76
The actor, known for his roles in works including ¡°Beyond Outrage¡± and ¡°Tsuribaka Nisshi,¡± was found dead at his residence in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN
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Society
Oct 13, 2024
Kyoto partners with e-gift service company to let tourists Donate & Go
The new donation service allows foreign tourists to contribute toward the preservation of cities they visit while receiving a gift in return.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2024
Nihon Hidankyo members hope surprise Nobel win cements nuclear taboo
Senior members of the group noted that the Nobel committee chose Nihon Hidankyo at a time when the threat of nuclear war is becoming more intense.
CULTURE
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Entertainment news
Oct 11, 2024
Long-time 'Doraemon' voice actor Nobuyo Oyama dies at 90
Oyama voiced the nation's beloved blue cat-robot in her own inimitable way from the time the show debuted in 1979 until 2005.
JAPAN
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Science & Health
Oct 8, 2024
Mycoplasma pneumonia cases reach record high in late September
The disease, which commonly affects children and is usually accompanied by a fever and cough, typically surges in the transition from fall to winter.
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