A 48-year-old woman who works as a lecturer at an Osaka prefectural high school was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in Osaka, with the man later confi...

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Motors are embedded in countless electronic devices, from home appliances and robots to automobiles, quietly generating the power that underpins modern life, an...

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The admission fee for the World Heritage-listed Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, was revised on March 1st for the first time in 11 years, introducing ...

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Although February is typically the height of the hibernation season, bears have already been sighted across Japan, raising concerns of another wave of deadly en...

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How will AI transform marketing? The answer, according to leading marketer Kazuki Nishiguchi, lies not in marginal efficiency gains but in a dramatic restructur...

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An analysis of posts on the creator platform note has produced a ranking of the most talked-about generative AI foundation models, based on a surge in articles ...

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Lawson has decided to enter the Indian market, with plans to open five directly operated stores in Mumbai in 2027 before expanding to 100 outlets by 2030 and ul...

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The latest “Jalan Popular Hot Spring Destinations 2026” ranking, based on responses from more than 12,000 members of the travel site Jalan, has named Gunma ...

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Roland has completed construction of its new headquarters building in Hamamatsu, with the company holding its official opening ceremony on November 27th.

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The Imperial Palace’s Inui Street opened to the public on November 29th, drawing large crowds from across the country who came to enjoy a leisurely walk benea...

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A feature from the upcoming NEXT Unicorn Special, airing on November 15th, spotlights Iris Inc., a Hiroshima-based medical startup that is rapidly transforming ...

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Keio Electric Railway has unveiled a new commuter train developed with the help of artificial intelligence, presenting it to the media ahead of its commercial d...

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AI tools are increasingly finding their way into Japan’s classrooms, from language practice to career counseling. Among them is the “AI University Lecturer,...

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The Nikkei Stock Average surpassed the 50,000-yen mark for the first time ever as trading began on Monday in Tokyo, marking a historic milestone for Japan’s e...

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As anticipation builds for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, set to open at Tokyo Big Sight from October 30th to November 9th, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has annou...

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The escalating wave of cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies is forcing a shift in corporate security strategies, with experts warning that preventing intru...

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Osaka is preparing to close the curtains on the Kansai Expo, and a larger-than-usual fireworks display called the

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Inbound tourism to Japan rose nearly 20% from January to August 2025 compared with a year earlier, though most visitors continue to flock to major cities, raisi...

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Many families struggle to maintain a regular diary of their daily lives, especially during the summer break, which is a particularly challenging time. Support o...

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The Jordan Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo has become a standout attraction, offering a multi-sensory desert experience that includes red sand from a UNESCO W...

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In the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, known as the 'whale town,' two whales were relocated ahead of the official beach opening to prepare for a special s...

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A male high school student was arrested for attacking two women with a hammer in the women’s restroom at JR Chiba Station.

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Shigeo Nagashima, one of Japan’s most iconic postwar figures and known as

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A young sushi chef from Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, has taken center stage in a nationwide competition to crown Japan’s top conveyor belt sushi artisan. The...

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Four elementary school boys were injured in a hit-and-run incident in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, and police have arrested a Chinese national who was ridin...

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Japan’s prototypes of the kilogram and meter, which once served as national standards for weight and length, were presented to the press this week ahead of th...

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A passenger car was captured speeding across the frame from left to right by a security camera just moments before a fatal crash in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture...

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In response to a third-party committee confirming five cases of power harassment involving senior officials in Ōnojo, including the deputy mayor, the city gove...

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Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of the Akishino family, has obtained a driver's license as part of his preparations to enroll at Tsukuba University.

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Representatives from various political parties in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors met on February 17th for a plenary session to d...

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