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October 10, 2025

Katsu Kaishu Museum Exhibition Showcases Newly Revealed Documents in Tokyo, Discusses Saigo Takamori, Telegraphs

A special exhibition that preserves and passes down the historical legacy of Katsu Kaishu is currently being held at the Ota City Katsu Kais...

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October 10, 2025

Former Death Row Inmate Hakamata Files Damages Lawsuit Against Police, Presecutors, Courts

SHIZUOKA — Iwao Hakamata, a former death row inmate who was later acquitted in a retrial, filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking damages from t...

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October 10, 2025

FY 2024 Japan Food Self-Sufficiency Rate Remains at 38%

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s calorie-based food self-sufficiency rate stood at 38% for fiscal 2024, unchanged for the fourth year in a row,...

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October 10, 2025

Man in His 70s Found Dead in Suspected Bear Attack in Iwate Pref.

A man in his 70s was found lying in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, and later confirmed dead on Friday, according to police, who believe it i...

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October 10, 2025

University of Tokyo Climbs to 26th Place in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings

LONDON — The University of Tokyo rose to its highest ever position on the World University Rankings in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher...

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October 10, 2025

Typhoon Halong Brings Heavy Rain, Damages Infrastructure on Tokyo’s Hachijojima Island

Typhoon Halong, also known as Typhoon No. 22, brought record heavy rainfall and violent winds to Hachijojima Island in Tokyo, which is part...

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October 10, 2025

Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivor Group Calls for More Testimony, Urges Govt to Join Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty

The Nihon Hidankyo (Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations), which won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, adopted an app...

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October 10, 2025

Matsutake Mushroom Shipments Hit Peak in Aomori, Bringing Taste of Autumn to Japan

MUTSU, Aomori — Shipments of matsutake mushrooms are at their peak in the Shimokita region of Aomori Prefecture, bringing a distinct autumn...

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October 10, 2025

Tohoku Shinkansen Services Suspended Between Omiya, Sendai After Object Found on Overhead Wires

Tohoku Shinkansen services have been suspended between Omiya and Sendai stations after an object was found on overhead wires on Friday, acco...

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October 10, 2025

Autumn Leaves at Peak on Japan’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Attracting Photo-snapping Sightseers

TOYAMA – Autumn leaves are at their peak on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

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October 10, 2025

Typhoon Nakri Approaches Daito Islands, Fear of Another Hit to Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri, or Typhoon No. 23, moved over the seas south of Japan on Friday.

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October 10, 2025

Power, Water Outages, Damage to Homes as Typhoon Halong Rages on Hachijojima Island

Powerful Typhoon Halong, or Typhoon No. 22, reached its closest point to Hachijojima Island on Thursday before moving over the sea east of t...

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October 9, 2025

A Magnificent Procession

Beautifully decorated floats lined the approach to Sakurayama Hachimangu shrine during the Takayama Autumn Festival in Takayama, Gifu Prefec...

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October 9, 2025

Colored Ginkgo Nuts in Fukuoka Evoke Feeling of Autumn in the Air, Marking End of Japan’s Summer Heat

The Yomiuri ShimbunGinkgo nuts are beginning to take on color at Maizuru Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun [post...

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October 9, 2025

Japan Tourism / Ishikawa Pref.’s Variety on Display with New Park, Ancient Temple

Bansyouen Aiueo no Mori, a new park in the historic Yamashiro Onsen hot spring resort town in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, opened on Aug. 30.

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October 9, 2025

Typhoon Nakri to Approach Japan Over the Weekend; Will Near Okinawa, Daito Islands from Friday-Saturday

A new typhoon, called Nakri, has formed over the sea to the south of Japan and is approaching the Japanese archipelago. It could affect the...

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October 9, 2025

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October 9, 2025

Special heavy rain warning for Tokyo’s Hachijo

In response to the extremely powerful Typhoon Halong approaching, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special heavy rain warning for Ha...

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October 8, 2025

Emergency Warnings Issued in Tokyo’s Hachijojima and Aogashima Islands for Storms, High Waves as Strong Typhoon Halong Approaches

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency warning for storms and high waves for Hachijojima and Aogashima islands of Tokyo on Wedn...

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October 8, 2025

Ministry to Implement 5-Year Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Curriculum; Hopes to Raise Number of Japanese Students Who Seek Graduate Degrees

The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has decided to systematically implement a curriculum that will allow student...

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October 8, 2025

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October 8, 2025

Yamagata Pref. Rice Paddies Create Autumnal Landscape

YAMAGATA — A traditional method of sun-drying harvested rice in stacks can be seen in the Owarabi district’s rice terraces in Yamanobe, Yama...

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October 8, 2025

Tokyu Says Train Collision Caused by Signal Setting Error

Tokyo, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)—A train collision on Tokyu Railways Co.’s Denentoshi Line in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, late...

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October 8, 2025

Osaka Expo Expected to Post Profit of Up to 28 B. Yen

Osaka, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)—The 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka, slated to close next Monday, is expected to generat...

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October 8, 2025

Bear Enters Supermarket in Gunma Pref., Attacks 2 Customers

A bear entered a supermarket in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, where it proceeded to attack two male customers on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

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October 8, 2025

Boats Collide in Canal in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward; 1 Crew Member Confirmed Dead

One man died in a collision between boats in a canal at the Tsukishima district, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday morning, police said.

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October 8, 2025

Powerful Typhoon Halong on Pacific Ocean near Japan on Wednesday, Approaching South of Tokyo on Thursday

Powerful Typhoon Halong was located northwest of Japan’s far southern Ogasawara Islands and was moving north at 15 kph as of 9 a.m. on Wedne...

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October 7, 2025

Tokyo Exhibition Features Paintings, Documents from Wars in Asia Pacific Region, Including Pacific War and Vietnam War

Paintings, documents and other images related to the wars in the Asia Pacific region, such as the Pacific War and the Vietnam War, are on di...

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October 7, 2025

Derailed Train in Tokyo was 19 Meters Out of Position; 650,000 Passengers Affected by Suspended Service

The out-of-service train that partly derailed in an accident on Sunday had stopped approximately 19 meters before its scheduled position, To...

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October 7, 2025

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October 7, 2025

Dana Drábová, Popular Head of the Czech Nuclear Watchdog, Has Died at 64

PRAGUE (AP) — Dana Drábová, the popular head of the Czech nuclear watchdog for more than a quarter century during a period when the country...

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October 7, 2025

Beautiful Moon Shines Above Aichi Prefecture’s Inuyama Castle

A beautiful moon was observed on Monday at Inuyama Castle, which is a national treasure located in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture.

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October 7, 2025

Strong Typhoon Halong Expected to Move Eastward South of Tokyo on Thursday

Powerful Typhoon Halong was located west of Japan’s far southern Ogasawara Islands and was moving west-northwest at 15 kph as of 9 a.m. on T...

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October 7, 2025

M 4.9 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Fukushima Pref.; No Tsunami Expected

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.9 hit off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, measuring 4 on the Japan...

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October 6, 2025

Tokyu Den-en-toshi, Oimachi Lines Resume Service after Train Collision Accident

Train service resumed on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line between Shibuya and Saginuma stations on Tuesday after it had been suspended since the...

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October 6, 2025

Tokyo Residents Anxious About Increase, Impact of Data Centers

With the rapid increase of data centers being constructed near residential areas, there has also been an increasing number of residents voic...

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October 6, 2025

Emperor, Empress Attend Science and Technology in Society Forum in Kyoto; Emperor Gives Address on Challenges of AI

The Emperor and Empress on Sunday attended the annual meeting of the Science and Technology in Society forum held at the Kyoto International...

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October 6, 2025

Thorns Hide Sweetness

Chestnuts peek out from nests of spiky burs on Sunday in Obuse, Nagano Prefecture. Harvest season for the town’s famed chestnuts is now at i...

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October 6, 2025

400 Participate in Michinoku Coastal Trail Walking Event; Participants Visit Sites including Miracle Pine Tree that Survived 2011 Tsunami

RIKUZENTAKATA, Iwate — A walking event was held Sunday on the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which links the four northeastern prefectures of Aomo...

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October 6, 2025

Typhoon Halong: Likely to Approach from Nansei Islands to Eastern Japan

Typhoon Halong, also known as Typhoon No. 22, is approaching the Japanese islands at a slow pace.

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October 6, 2025

1 Week Left until Expo Wraps Up, 22.02 Million Tickets Sold as of Sept. 26, Likely Marking Profitability

OSAKA — Monday marked one week to go until the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will wrap up on Oct. 13.

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October 6, 2025

Hatoya Hotel: A Bridge from the Glamorous Showa Era to the Present

ITO, Shizuoka — “Ito ni ikunara Hatoya, Hatoya ni kimeta.” (If you go to Ito, Hatoya’s the place for you. I’ve decided [to stay at] Hatoya).

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October 6, 2025

Retro-Wrapped Trains Celebrate Yamanote Loop Line’s 100th Anniversary

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — East Japan Railway Co. on Saturday started operating trains decorated with designs of two past Yamanote Line models, ah...

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October 6, 2025

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Oimachi Line Service Suspended Partially from First Train, Train Collision and Derailment Accident Occurred Sunday Night

A train collision and derailment occurred at Kajigaya Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line in Kawasaki City around 11:05 p.m. on Sunday. D...

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October 5, 2025

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, Oimachi Line suspended service from 1st train Monday due to train accident near Tokyo

The Yomiuri Shimbun The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] A train collision accident occurred at Kajigaya Station on Tokyu Den-en-t...

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October 5, 2025

Classmates of Megumi Yokota Hold Charity Concert in Niigata, Express Hope for Her Return

Former elementary and junior high school classmates of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea at age 13, held a charity concert in N...

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October 5, 2025

Bear Attacks, Injures Spanish Tourist at UNESCO Site Shirakawa-go in Gifu Pref.

GIFU — A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, on Sunday.

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October 5, 2025

Japanese Beer Wins Gold at World Beer Cup for Hoppy Aroma, Hazy Look

KOFU — Craft beer brand Uchu Brewing, which does its brewing in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, has won the World Beer Cup’s top a...

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October 5, 2025

Bush Clover Flowers in Full Bloom at Tokyo’s Sumida Ward Garden

Visitors gaze at the arching blossoms of hagi Japanese bush clover at Mukojima Hyakkaen garden in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward in early October. Abou...

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October 5, 2025

Is It Impossible for Full-time Homemakers to Live with Confidence?

I’m a homemaker in my 50s. I have a family of four — my husband, our son who just graduated from high school and our junior high school daug...