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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The stalled merger talks between Honda and Nissan, as well as Nippon Steel’s acquisition bid for US Steel, are in the spotlight. The negotiations for a manage...

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Aichi’s famed Konomiya Hadaka Festival took place on February 10th at Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa City, where men clad in only fundoshi loincloths clashed in a...

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Chiba's Urayasu City hosted a '20-Year Celebration' event at Tokyo DisneySea on Monday, marking the transition to adulthood for local residents.

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A former women’s world boxing champion who transitioned to male has announced his retirement from the sport.

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Two junior high school students returning from cram school were stabbed at a McDonald’s in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture on Saturday night. One of the studen...

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A strong winter cold front has blanketed Japan, bringing snow to eagerly awaited regions. At the Zao Onsen Ski Resort, located at an altitude of about 1,300 met...

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Toxic pufferfish were sold without removing poisonous parts in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, prompting authorities to issue a warning and request product ret...

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Mercari, a leading online marketplace, has announced new measures and compensation policies in response to increasing issues among users, such as the fraudulent...

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