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world

Japan Pledges 5.6 Trillion Won for Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery

Government officials deploy emergency funds and hotel rooms for shelters as extreme heat and a typhoon threaten the region.

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world

Actor Ken Matsudaira Shares Secrets to Youth at Summer Event

The 72-year-old Japanese star promoted a special campaign at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise with live performances.

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world

Rescue dogs deployed to Kumamoto shopping center rubble

Specially trained canines search for victims three days after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake and subsequent explosion in southwestern Japan.

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business

Airline-Inspired Capsule Hotel Opens in Honolulu

The First Cabin Capsule Hotel brings a Japanese-style pod experience to the Waikiki Beach area.

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tech

Quantum Solutions Loses Top Japan ETH Treasury Spot

The firm sold $1.9 million in Ethereum to fund AI data centers and Nvidia GPU buildouts.

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business

Japanese Yen Surges Amid Speculation of Bank of Japan Intervention

A 2.6% jump in the yen triggers concerns over carry trade risks ahead of a key policy decision.

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world

Japanese PM Takaichi Vows to Improve Kumamoto Earthquake Shelters

Prime Minister Takaichi will visit disaster areas on Monday to address the needs of approximately 8,800 displaced residents.

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world

US and Japan Conduct First Coordinated Yen Intervention in 28 Years

The Japanese yen surged to ¥157 per dollar following a coordinated currency purchase by US and Japanese authorities.

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world

Japan Issues Heat-Stroke Alerts as Dangerous Heat Wave Persists

Forecasts predict temperatures up to 39 °C in Nagoya and 37 °C in Kumamoto for Aug. 2.

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sports

Borussia Dortmund Concludes Japan Tour With FC Tokyo Friendly

The German club finished its Evonik Japan Tour with a pre-season match at Ajinomoto Stadium.

A portrait of Sanae Takaichi, the Prime Minister of Japan.

world

PM Takaichi to Visit Kumamoto After Ordering Increased Evacuee Patrols

Japan's Prime Minister announced plans to assess disaster damage on Aug. 3 and intensify health checks for those sheltering in cars.

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world

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan

Death toll rises to 34 after powerful quake hits Kyushu island, triggering building collapses and a shopping mall explosion.

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world

US Weighs Billion-Dollar Intervention to Support Japanese Yen

Financial authorities consider large-scale action as Japan spends billions to stabilize its currency amid steep depreciation.

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world

=LOVE members discuss group support system at Tokyo event

Takamatsu Hitomi and Takigawa Shogo explain how the idol group manages member wellbeing through a "buddy" system.

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world

Kumamoto Earthquake Disrupts Major Japanese Auto and Chip Production

Toyota, Honda, and Sony face extended factory shutdowns following seismic activity in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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world

Princess Aiko visits Ise Shrine for traditional Okihiki ceremony

The Japanese princess traveled to Mie Prefecture to inspect wood-processing preparations for the 2033 shrine rebuilding.

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world

Japan Likely Intervened in Currency Market to Curb Yen Surge

Market analysts estimate the Japanese government and Bank of Japan spent trillions of yen to stabilize the currency.

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world

Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 36 Five Days After Strike

Rescue operations continue in Japan as 72,000 households remain without water following a magnitude-7 quake.

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world

Man Found in Cardiac Arrest at Kumamoto Mall

Rescuers discovered a man in his 80s trapped under debris five days after a magnitude-7 earthquake struck Japan

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world

Japanese cucumber farmers struggle after magnitude 7 earthquake

Four technical interns continue harvests in Uki City amid power outages and extreme heat following a devastating quake.

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world

Japanese surgeon continues treating patients after home destroyed by fire

Dr. Masaki Shimamoto remained at Kumamoto General Hospital to care for patients despite losing his apartment in an earthquake.

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world

Edo-period foods featured in Japanese broadcast to combat summer fatigue

TV Asahi's Good! Ichioshi program highlights historical diets including tororo and amazake to address modern heat-related exhaustion.

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world

Kumamoto Earthquake Deaths Rise to 36 as Water Outages Persist

Thousands remain in shelters five days after a magnitude-7 quake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture.

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world

Japan Names Brazil Strategic Partner for Rare-Earth Minerals

Japanese ambassador Yasushi Noguchi emphasizes cooperation to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.

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world

Japan Launches National Intelligence Agency Amid Chinese Criticism

Tokyo establishes a new intelligence command center to protect national interests, sparking accusations of remilitarization from Beijing.

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world

Death Toll From Southwestern Japan Earthquake Rises to 34

Rescuers continue searching collapsed buildings, including a mall in Kumamoto city, as fatalities increase.

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world

Death Toll Reaches 36 After Kumamoto Earthquake

Thousands remain displaced and without water as a super-typhoon approaches the devastated region of Japan

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world

Toyota, Honda and Nissan Halt Production After Kumamoto Earthquake

Major Japanese automakers extend factory shutdowns in Fukuoka and Kumamoto due to earthquake-related supply chain disruptions.

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world

Japan PM Takaichi Orders Accelerated Air Conditioning Installation in Schools

Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to hit a 100% installation rate for school gymnasiums ahead of the 2035 target to combat heatstroke.

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world

Bank of Japan Maintains Policy Rate at 1%

Governor Kazuo Ueda signals potential future rate hikes as inflation nears the 2% target.

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world

Japan Intervened in Currency Market to Stabilize Yen

Estimates suggest the Japanese government spent up to 11.7 trillion yen to curb rapid currency appreciation in late April and May.

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world

Taiwan Mobilizes Relief for Japan After Kumamoto Earthquake

Search-and-rescue teams and nationwide donations are being deployed following a magnitude-7.1 quake in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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world

Taiwan Adds 12 Japanese N700S Trains to High Speed Rail Fleet

The new rail units will increase peak passenger capacity by more than 25% starting in 2027.

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business

Japanese Airlines and JR Kyushu Deploy Alternatives Amid Road Recovery Delays

Temporary flights and detour train routes are operating in Kyushu as land-road restoration remains uncertain after the Kumamoto earthquake.

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business

Kumamoto Earthquake Disrupts Southern Kyushu Land Routes

Infrastructure damage, including broken rails and fallen sound-barriers, halts Shinkansen service between Fukuoka and Kagoshima.

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world

Japan Earthquake Survivors Face Water Shortages and Extreme Heat

Thousands in Yatsushiro City struggle without running water as death tolls rise following a magnitude-7.1 quake.

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world

Thousands Without Water After Seismic-Intensity-7 Quake in Kumamoto

Water outages affect nearly 80,000 households in Japan as a nursing home pleads for emergency assistance.

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world

Maximum Intensity 7 Earthquake Hits Uki City in Kumamoto

Building collapses and road closures reported in Japan as officials evacuate more than 120 hospital patients.

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world

Japan Hosts National Peach Championship to Crown Most Delicious Variety

The event showcased more than 100 cultivated peach varieties, including rare donut-shaped and mango-flavored fruits.

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world

Kumamoto Prefecture Reports 36 Dead After Magnitude 7 Earthquake

Officials confirm casualties and widespread infrastructure damage following a powerful quake in Japan's Kumamoto region.

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world

Extreme Heat Causes Japanese Summer Vegetables to Deform

Heatwaves in Tokyo and Fukuoka lead to oversized, damaged crops and rising prices for cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants.

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world

Robert's Ryuji Akiyama Showcases 'Oil-Glistening' Style at Tokyo Spa Event

The 47-year-old comedian used camellia oil and a unique physical trick to promote the opening of Toge-Nuri Ginza Onsen.

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world

Japan Proposes Food Consumption Tax Cut to 1%

Prime Minister Takaichi's plan to lower food taxes by next spring faces internal LDP dissent and market skepticism over funding.

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world

Japan Ends Use of Traditional Health Insurance Cards

Patients must now present My Number integrated cards or qualification documents to receive insured medical treatment.

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world

Japan Proposes Cutting Food Consumption Tax to 1%

Prime Minister Takashi faces internal LDP dissent over fiscal sustainability of a proposed two-year tax reduction.

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world

Guerrilla Thunderstorms Hit Tokyo and Tohoku Regions

Heavy rain and lightning cause landslides and vehicle washouts as warning-level rain is forecast for Aug. 1.

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world

Japan Sets Up Task Force to Combat Invasive Red-Necked Longhorn Beetle

The invasive species has spread to approximately 20 prefectures, threatening cherry and peach trees across the country.

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world

Japan urges gas stations to reopen in earthquake-hit Kumamoto

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reports sufficient fuel supplies as it pushes for more stations to resume operations.

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world

Death Toll Rises to 34 After Earthquake and Shopping Mall Explosion in Japan

A magnitude-7.1 quake struck southwest Japan on July 28, followed by a gas-line explosion at an Aeon center.

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world

Taiwan High Speed Rail Unveils N700ST Trains in Japan

New high-speed rolling stock was presented during a rollout ceremony in Yamaguchi Prefecture attended by Japanese officials.

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world

Taiwan MOFA Establishes Relief Fund for Kumamoto Earthquake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs created a dedicated account for cash donations following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan.

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world

Japan Faces Gap Between Conversational and Academic Language Skills

Educational discrepancies in Japan are hindering students' ability to master abstract concepts and sustained academic writing.

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business

Nomura Research Institute Reports Rise in Q1 Profit and Revenue

The Japanese consulting firm posted a GAAP EPS of ¥51.42 for the three months ended June 30.

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world

Yen Surges Against US Dollar as Intervention Fears Rise

Currency markets react to a sharp rise in the Japanese yen, signaling potential Bank of Japan action to stabilize the currency.

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science

Japanese Researchers Develop Multi-Color LED Operating at Room Temperature

A single light-emitting layer can produce several stable colors, offering a new approach to full-color display technology.

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world

Young Japanese voters show increasing interest in politics

Social media strategies by younger politicians are reducing the disconnect between youth and the Japanese political system.

A white high-speed train is parked on tracks inside a museum building.

world

Hitachi and Toshiba Begin Shipping New High-Speed Trains to Taiwan

A Japanese consortium marks the first shipment of N700ST trains to expand Taiwan's high-speed rail capacity.

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world

India and Japan Target Exchange of 500,000 Personnel

The initiative is part of a broader joint vision for the next decade adopted during a summit in Tokyo.

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world

Japanese PM Takaichi's Approval Rating Hits Record Low

Market pressure, a weak yen, and disputes over imperial succession laws contribute to the sharp decline in public support.

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world

Japan Successfully Tests US Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force fired the long-range weapons from the Aegis destroyer Chokai in the Pacific Ocean.

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