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Japan’s consumer agency certifies food banks for first time
“We will continue appropriately managing food items and delivering them (to people in need),” he added.An official of…
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Kyoto high school searched over fatal boat accident in Okinawa
A fatal boat accident involving a student from a Kyoto high school occurred in Okinawa. Police have searched the school for evidence related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to…
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Japan’s government decides to honor speedskating star Miho Takagi
Japan's government announced it will honor speedskating star Miho Takagi for her recent achievements. The decision…
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広島県 横田知事 「副首都」指定目指す意向表明
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Market to look out for hints of next rate hike from BOJ
A Bloomberg survey of 52 economists conducted between July 16 and 22 found that all of them expect the BOJ to hold…
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How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India
Cricket offers the International Olympic Committee something no recent addition has: direct access to a fan base of…
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Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
The man took his own life immediately after fatally stabbing her in the store.“It was an extremely tragic incident,”…
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Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for penning intricate mystery novels, dies at 68
Higashino, a prolific writer lauded for his creativity, died of cancer, his official X account said.
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Tokyo to boost financial support for overseas oil pipeline investments
The Japanese government announced plans to increase financial support for overseas oil pipeline projects. The…
NHK World — English
元プロ野球投手 板東英二さん死去 タレントとしても活躍 86歳
Former Chunichi Dragons pitcher Eiji Itō died at age 86. He passed away on July 22 from chronic heart failure. After…
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新投資枠 予算要求に上限設けず 政府 基本方針案を自民に提示
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Kumamoto ordered to pay damages over wrongful conviction in 1985 murder case
The Kumamoto Prefectural Police investigation of the case was ruled unlawful as it was conducted with the aim of…
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米イラン ホルムズ海峡再開と核開発が協議の焦点か 米報道
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高校野球 大阪の履正社など3校が甲子園 出場決定
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ICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
“We are making maximum efforts to help people subject to the sanctions avoid inconvenience.”The Trump administration…
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China accuses U.S. of ‘AI hegemonism,’ threatens countermeasures over potential probes
U.S. officials recently said Chinese AI companies could face investigations, sanctions and trade restrictions over the…
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AI時代の国家公務員のあり方検討へ有識者会議 政府
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’Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024…
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Did they or didn’t they? China and Japan at odds over diplomats’ ‘talks’
More than eight months after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan…
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Takaichi’s long-term vision may fail to dispel inflation angst
The one issue on which voters sought quick and clear action — a reduction of the sales tax on food — has made slow…
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China’s beauty industry gets AI makeover to close innovation gap
Local companies are using it to sift through millions of social media posts for emerging trends, discover new cosmetic…
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BYD takes on rivals in Japan with its own electric mini car
Most commonly offered as micro vans or trucks, they offer an affordability and versatility that’s tailored to the…
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
The conflict monitor said the onslaught was a result of tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief who took…
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Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Burundi and the Philippines have already withdrawn. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality…
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別の男性にも臓器移植手術あっせんか NPO元理事を再逮捕
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New Tepco chairman pledges firm’s ongoing support for Fukushima after meltdowns
Tepco Chairperson Keisuke Yokoo met with Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori for the first time since taking office at the…
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奈良 東大寺で「解除会」 かやの輪くぐり 無病息災祈る
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マンション修繕で東海地方でも受注調整疑い 公取委が調査
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AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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ストーカー加害者にGPS装着 政府が被害者保護で検討へ
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食料品の消費税減税 “決断するときには決断する”高市首相
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Malaysia detains over 100 Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at UNHCR
The refugees said they were driven out of their homes by local residents in the northern state of Penang and had…
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農水省 備蓄米買い戻し 新米の作柄など見極め判断へ
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U.K.-Japan ties set to strengthen under new British leadership, ambassador says
Burnham took office on July 20.Regarding Britain-Japan cooperation, Longbottom said it is clear that energy supplies…
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Tokyo firm evokes economic miracle machismo to tap Gen-Z workforce vigor
Business development firm Global Partners has become an internet sensation for rejecting “soft” modern workplace…
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Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages
They identified a period spanning the first millennium B.C. and first millennium A.D. when humankind may have spoken…
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Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defense system by mid-2027, official says
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By…
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辺野古沖転覆事故 遺族の告訴受け 海保が同志社国際高校を捜索
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石川 輪島 門前町仁岸・阿岸の全域496世帯848人に避難指示
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政府 高木美帆さんに国民栄誉賞授与決定 五輪でメダル10個獲得
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Trump administration’s proposed prediction market rule faces public pushback
Opponents argue that sports wagering on prediction markets amounts to illegal gambling that should be under the…
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Panel backs civil liability for unauthorized AI use of public figures’ voices
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HIV progress in ‘real danger’ as global funding plummets
Many low-income countries in Africa are dependent on overseas development assistance for 90% of their HIV response.
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
The Pentagon indicated that it does not expect to fully expend the U.S. aid allocated for Ukraine until the year…
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Iran-Oman talks focused on restarting Hormuz shipping traffic
A successful deal would then enable the Islamic Republic and the U.S. to resume talks over ending their war, they…
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Modi faces challenge from activists over AI surveillance at India youth protest
At least week’s protest over exam paper leaks, police used a surveillance van equipped with cameras on a telescopic…
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【地震速報】鹿児島 阿久根で震度３ 津波の心配なし
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株価 一時2600円以上値下がり NY市場 半導体関連の値下がりで
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ゼレンスキー大統領 “ロシアは最大で50万人の動員を計画”
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ディズニーのチケット1万2000円超に 入園料値上げの動き相次ぐ
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