Extreme heat grips Japan as rainy season officially ends in Tokyo
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20 July 2026 | 6:30 am
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20 July 2026 | 6:28 am
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20 July 2026 | 6:23 am
With lawsuit over remains, Ainu continue fight for cultural recognition
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20 July 2026 | 6:20 am
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20 July 2026 | 6:20 am
Tiny ecosystem with several organisms found in bottle cap off Kochi
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20 July 2026 | 6:07 am
Japanese health insurance cards no longer usable in clinics from August
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20 July 2026 | 6:00 am
U.S., Congo Ebola travel restrictions may hamper humanitarian aid response
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20 July 2026 | 3:40 am
‘Cruel, wasteful’: Dakar port a hotspot for illegal shark fins
Finning, the practic...
20 July 2026 | 3:22 am
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20 July 2026 | 5:00 am
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20 July 2026 | 3:00 am
Japan’s popular curry chain Cocoichi has an elusive delivery-only noodle menu
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20 July 2026 | 1:00 am
Japanese convenience store releases Japanese convenience store-flavor fried chicken
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19 July 2026 | 5:30 pm
We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara
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19 July 2026 | 3:00 pm
Starbucks Japan releases new fireworks collection that captures the beauty of a summer festival
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19 July 2026 | 1:00 pm
“Stab-kill for two deaths” and other fun Japanese baseball terms
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19 July 2026 | 9:00 am
Japan’s favorite quasi-local curry launches convenience store version – Does it match the real deal?
Is it worth go going...
19 July 2026 | 5:00 am
Tokyo’s viral 90-yen cafe pop-up returns to Harajuku with yogurt coffee
Enjoy 45 unique drin...
18 July 2026 | 4:00 pm
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new Bearista collection…with beary cute details
New limited-edition ...
18 July 2026 | 1:00 pm
Japan’s ultracompact kei car taxis are now ready for travelers to ride, if you know where to find them
Shift in government ...
18 July 2026 | 7:00 am
Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem?
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18 July 2026 | 5:00 am
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Brother of KyoAni Arson Victim Creates Letter Writing Set
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Japanese institute opens memorial site for famed chimpanzee Ai
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20 July 2026 | 6:14 am
Baseball: Solid Yamamoto earns 1st complete-game win in regular season
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20 July 2026 | 6:04 am
Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers
DONNAS, Italy (AP) -...
20 July 2026 | 5:47 am
'The Odyssey' storms box office with $264.1 million global debut
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20 July 2026 | 5:34 am
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20 July 2026 | 4:00 am
U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close
The United States an...
20 July 2026 | 3:27 am
Baseball: Solid Yamamoto earns 1st complete-game win in regular season
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20 July 2026 | 5:20 am
Curator in Hokkaido succeeds in creating 3D whale skeleton from photos
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20 July 2026 | 2:37 am
Football: Spain beat holders Argentina in extra time to lift 2nd World Cup
Spain lifted the Wor...
20 July 2026 | 2:22 am
Number of swimming beaches in Japan down 30% over 30 years
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