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Takaichi eyes energy cooperation at meeting with South Korea’s Lee
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Hungary’s Peter Magyar visits Poland on first trip abroad as PM seeking EU reset
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Taiwan says China’s military actions are greatest source of regional instability
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Six towering historical warrior floats will grace Fukui’s Mikuni Festival for three days
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18 May 2026 | 5:30 pm
Studio Ghibli adds mini pillows and massive mats to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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18 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
Self-proclaimed Americans arrested for breaking into Punch the monkey’s Japanese zoo habitat
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Shochu maker on remote Japanese island plays music as its spirits age, flavor varies by genre
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Choc mint ice cream season hits Japan with a spectacular drinkable ice cream from Tully’s
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Baskin-Robbins Japan’s 2026 popularity poll results are in and the champion flavor is crowned
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Japan Lawmakers Vow Thorough Debate on Retrial System Reform
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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
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Japan gov't to discuss safety measures for club activity travel after fatal accident
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Takaichi visits South Korea for 2nd leg of hometown summits
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19 May 2026 | 7:42 am
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Woman arrested for leaving corpse of newborn son in dormitory room
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Japanese economy grows faster than expected in first quarter
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19 May 2026 | 7:38 am
WHO members reject proposal to invite Taiwan to participate in annual assembly
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Uniqlo to open flagship store in Myeongdong, 5 yrs after closing outlet amid COVID outbreak
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