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00:15

JR Passengers Up 11 Pct in Year-End, New Year Period

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2025/01/06

Six Japan Railways Group companies reported Monday that the number of passengers on their Shinkansen and other express trains in key areas during the year-end and New Year holiday period rose 11pctfrom a year earlier to 13.09 million.

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00:14

Japan Mulls Aid for Nippon Steel after Biden Blocks Deal

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2025/01/06

Japanese industry minister Yoji Muto said Monday that the government will consider measures to support Nippon Steel Corp. after U.S. President Joe Biden decided to block the company's acquisition of United States Steel Corp.

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00:13

"Toyoko Kids" Aid Center Wrestling...

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2025/01/06

The Tokyo metropolitan government is struggling to maintain the secure environment at its youth consultation center in Shinjuku Ward's Kabukicho district while upholding the principle of having the facility accept all those who need help.

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00:16

Japan to Allow Youth Shelter Use without Parental...

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2025/01/06

Japan's Children and Families Agency has compiled draft guidelines for municipalities on operating shelters for young people who run away from home due to abuse or family issues, clarifying that those aged below 18 can use such shelters without parental consent.

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00:16

Ishiba Seeks Explanation for Biden's Decision...

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2025/01/06

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that he wants the U.S. government to clarify why President Joe Biden decided to block the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. on the grounds of national security risk.

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00:11

2nd Japanese Dies in Bangkok Hotel Fire

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2025/01/06

A Japanese woman in her 30s who was seriously injured in a fire at a Bangkok hotel late last month has died, becoming the second Japanese victim of the blaze, according to Thai police.

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00:15

"Shogun" Sweeps TV Drama Categories...

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2025/01/06

"Shogun," a feudal Japan-set drama starring and produced by Hiroyuki Sanada, claimed four Golden Globes for television drama series, including one for best drama series, at Sunday's ceremony for the prestigious annual U.S. entertainment awards.

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00:13

Japan Post Got Antitrust Administrative Guidance

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2025/01/06

The Japan Fair Trade Commission in June last year issued administrative guidance to Japan Post Co. for violating the subcontract law over its Yu-Pack parcel delivery service, people familiar with the matter said Monday.

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00:12

Wages Hold Key to Japan Economy in 2025

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2025/01/06

Whether Japanese employers will raise wages in 2025 faster than the previous year holds key to the economy's ability to put itself on a domestic demand-led sustainable growth path this year.

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00:14

INTERVIEW: JR Tokai to Let Pet Dogs Enjoy Shinkansen...

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2025/01/06

Central Japan Railway Co., or JR Tokai, will launch a pilot service to let pet dogs have fun riding Shinkansen bullet trains with their owners, JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa said in a recent interview.

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00:07

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile toward Sea of Japan

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2025/01/06

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Monday, according to the South Korean military.

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00:11

2 Die after Fishing Boat Capsizes off Japan's...

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2025/01/06

Two people died and three others went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, early Monday morning, the Japan Coast Guard said.

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00:11

Japan Develops Method to Break Down PFAS...

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2025/01/05

A Japanese research group has developed a new method to break down PFAS, a group of organic fluorine compounds often called "forever chemicals" for their persistence in the environment.

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00:11

Japan LDP Lawmakers Actively Forming New Groups

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2025/01/05

Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers are actively forming new groups after most of the Japanese ruling party's traditional factions went defunct amid public criticism of their money scandal.

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00:10

Japan to Map Out Defense Export Strategy within 2025

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2025/01/05

Japan plans to map out a strategy within 2025 to boost defense equipment exports by enhancing the international competitiveness of its defense industry.

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00:12

Used Solar Panel Disposal Likely to Be Big Problem in...

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2025/01/05

Disposal of used solar panels is expected to be a big problem in Japan in the coming decade after solar power generation spread rapidly following a huge nuclear disaster in 2011.

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00:09

Online Gambling Addiction Becoming Serious Issue in...

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2025/01/04

Gambling addiction through online casinos is becoming a serious problem in Japan, particularly after the COVID-19 crisis began in 2020.

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00:12

Japan CDP's Head Rejects Grand Coalition with LDP

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2025/01/04

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, on Saturday rejected the idea of forming a grand coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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00:08

Japan to Help Ukraine Eradicate Corruption

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2025/01/04

The Japanese government will begin a program this year to strengthen law enforcement efforts by the Ukrainian government to eradicate corruption.

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00:14

World's Oldest Person Dies in Japan at 116

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2025/01/04

Tomiko Itooka, recognized by Britain's Guinness World Records as the world's oldest person in September last year, has died in western Japan, health ministry and other officials said Saturday. She was 116.

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