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00:12

Japan Voices Hope for Early U.S.-Iran Deal

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2026/04/13

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara expressed hope for an early U.S.-Iran agreement to end their conflict on Monday, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach an agreement over the weekend.

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00:17

Opposition Calls for Prior Notification to Diet over...

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2026/04/13

Japanese opposition parties on Monday submitted proposals to revise the operational guidelines for the country's three principles on the transfer of defense equipment and technology, calling for mandatory advance notification to the Diet of arms exports that exceed a certain monetary threshold.

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00:11

Futenma Base Site Not Yet Returned to Japan, 30 Yrs On

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2026/04/13

The site of the U.S. Futenma air base in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa has yet to be returned to Japan, although 30 years have passed since the two nations agreed on the transfer.

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00:18

Ogasawara Mayor Effectively Tolerates N-Waste Site...

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2026/04/13

Masaaki Shibuya, mayor of the island village of Ogasawara, on Monday showed his effective tolerance of the Japanese government conducting a literature survey on the feasibility of constructing a final disposal facility for highly radioactive waste on Minamitorishima, one of the Ogasawara Islands.

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00:10

Deer, Boar Habitats to Spread across Most of Japan by...

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2026/04/13

Wild Japanese deer and boars are expected to spread across most of Japan, except for major urban areas, by 2050, a study by a research team has suggested.

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00:12

School Operator to Face Probe over Fatal Ship...

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2026/04/13

Japan's education ministry plans to conduct a probe of school operator Doshisha over a fatal ship accident that occurred last month during a study trip of a high school run by the organization, it has been learned.

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00:09

G-20 to Discuss Iran Crisis Impact at Washington Meeting

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2026/04/13

Top Group of 20 finance officials are expected to discuss the global economic outlook amid the ongoing Iran crisis at their meeting in Washington on Thursday.

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00:09

Chinese Youth Invited to Local Govts in Japan as...

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2026/04/12

A send-off party for Chinese participants in the Japanese government's foreign youth invitation program was held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Saturday.

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00:13

Man Nabbed for Dumping Body in Oita; Victim Possibly...

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2026/04/12

Police on Sunday arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of an unidentified person in a mountainous area of Bungoono, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, around early March.

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00:10

Website Rating Judges in Japan under Spotlight

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2026/04/12

A website that assesses judges across Japan has gained attention for its five-level rating system and detailed commentaries on the rulings they were responsible for.

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00:10

Memorial Held for Kumamoto Quake Victims 10 Years On

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2026/04/12

A memorial ceremony was held in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sunday for the victims of powerful earthquakes that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture 10 years ago.

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00:08

Takaichi Seeks 1-Year Timeline for Constitutional...

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2026/04/12

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday sought a one-year timeline for efforts to propose a constitutional amendment.

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00:14

SoftBank, Others Set Up New Firm to Develop...

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2026/04/12

Japan's SoftBank Corp., NEC Corp., Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have taken the lead in establishing a new company to develop Japanese-made artificial intelligence, informed sources said Sunday.

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00:11

Takaichi Pledges to Implement...

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2026/04/11

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to press ahead with policies that she concedes could split public opinion, at a ruling Liberal Democratic Party meeting in Tokyo on Saturday.

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00:13

Japan to Provide Rapidus 631.5 B. Yen in Additional Aid

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2026/04/11

Japan will provide 631.5 billion yen in additional assistance to Tokyo-based chipmaker Rapidus Corp., which is developing next-generation semiconductors, the industry ministry said Saturday.

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00:15

Ohtani Breaks Ichiro's MLB On-Base Streak Record

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2026/04/11

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Friday extended his on-base streak to 44 games dating back to last season, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for the longest such streak by a Japanese player in the U.S. Major League Baseball.

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00:12

Japan-Gifted Cherry Trees Mark U.S. Turning 250 Years...

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2026/04/11

Japan has gifted the United States 250 cherry blossom trees to mark the country's 250th anniversary this year, with a planting ceremony held in Washington on Friday.

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00:10

2 Stabbed at Tokyo Hotel; Woman Arrested

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2026/04/11

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were injured after a female acquaintance allegedly stabbed them at the Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo on Friday night, local police said.

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00:12

Ichiro Honored with Statue at Mariners' Stadium

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2026/04/11

Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki, the first Asian inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame, was honored with a statue unveiled at the Seattle Mariners' home stadium on Friday.

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00:12

Naphtha Supply Confusion Affecting Industries,...

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2026/04/11

Supply confusion for naphtha, an oil product used to make daily necessities, continues amid tensions in the Middle East, prompting concerns about its widespread impact on Japanese industries and households.

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