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00:14

Kioxia Rises to Top Spot in Market Capitalization in...

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2026/06/12

Semiconductor memory manufacturer Kioxia Holdings Corp. rose to the top spot in market capitalization in Japan on Friday, backed by growing chip demand from data centers amid the spread of artificial intelligence.

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00:20

SpaceX to Raise 2.1 B. Dollars in Japan through...

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2026/06/12

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, led by U.S. business mogul Elon Musk, said Friday Japan time that it will raise 2,185 million dollars, equivalent to some 347 billion yen, in Japan in connection with its initial public offering on the U.S. Nasdaq stock market.

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00:11

150-Meter-Long Hose Washes Ashore in Ishikawa

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2026/06/12

A 150-meter-long industrial hose weighing an estimated 300 tons has washed ashore in the coastal town of Shika, Ishikawa Prefecture, local authorities said Friday.

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00:13

2 More Courts Rule Feb. Lower House Election...

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2026/06/12

Tokyo High Court and the Miyazaki branch of Fukuoka High Court in southwestern Japan ruled Friday that the last House of Representatives election, held in February, was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities.

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00:15

JAL, ANA to Set Record Fuel Surcharges for Some...

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2026/06/12

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise their fuel surcharges added to airfares to record levels of about 65,000 yen for tickets to be issued in July and August for flights from Japan to North America and Europe, it was learned Friday.

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00:11

Japanese Actress Tamao Nakamura Dies at 86

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2026/06/12

Japanese actress Tamao Nakamura, known for her roles in historical movies and her unique character in television variety shows, died of pneumonia Tuesday. She was 86.

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00:12

Consultations about Social Media Top 100,000 in 2025

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2026/06/12

The annual number of consultation requests made to consumer affairs centers across Japan regarding social media topped 100,000 for the first time in 2025, a government report showed Friday.

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00:13

Osaka Statutory Council Holds 1st Meeting on...

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2026/06/12

The Osaka prefectural and city governments Friday held the first meeting of a statutory council discussing a system for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan, with an eye toward an envisioned third referendum on the plan.

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00:15

10 Pct of E-Scooter Accidents Caused by Drunken...

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2026/06/12

Drunken driving accounted for some 10pctof accidents involving specified small motorized two-wheel vehicles, including electric kick scooters, in Japan in 2025, a government white paper on traffic safety said Friday.

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00:13

Japan Revises Measures for Possible Megaquake in...

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2026/06/12

The Japanese government on Friday decided to revise its basic plan that outlines measures to be taken over the next decade in preparation for a possible powerful earthquake occurring directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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00:07

Japan Lower House Panel OKs Retrial System Reform Bill

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2026/06/12

A Japanese parliamentary panel Friday approved a bill submitted by the government to reform the country's retrial system.

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00:10

Japan Successfully Launches H3 Rocket

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2026/06/12

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully launched an H3 rocket on Friday morning, after an unsuccessful launch attempt last December.

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00:13

Japan Captain Endo Withdraws from World Cup Squad due...

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2026/06/12

Wataru Endo, the captain of the Japanese men's national soccer team, has withdrawn from the country's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injury, the Japan Football Association said Thursday.

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00:14

Japan Govt Starts Work to Draft Imperial House Law...

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2026/06/11

The Japanese government has started work on drawing up a bill to revise the Imperial House Law, after the country's legislative branch compiled its consensus Wednesday on measures to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members.

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00:12

Diet Likely to Pass Retrial System Reform Bill during...

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2026/06/11

The bill to revise Japan's retrial system is now likely to be enacted by the end of the current Diet session on July 17, after an opposition party indicated on Thursday that it will support the bill.

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00:09

Emperor Naruhito Seeks Public Backing for Imperial...

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2026/06/11

Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hopes a plan regarding the number of Imperial Family members that wins public support will be created.

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00:12

Japan Can Maintain Stable Oil Supplies until March...

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2026/06/11

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Thursday that her country can now maintain stable domestic oil supplies until March 2028, rather than until next spring as she had previously indicated.

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00:13

Ex-World Lightweight Boxing Champ Guts Ishimatsu Dies...

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2026/06/11

Former professional boxer Guts Ishimatsu, who became the first Japanese world lightweight champion, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo on June 2, it was learned Thursday. He was 76.

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00:15

Japan's Rapidus to Cooperate with British,...

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2026/06/11

Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corp. will sign agreements with public institutions in Britain and Italy on research and development cooperation, Rapidus executives told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.

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00:10

Seven-Eleven Japan Ties Up with Ad Firms on Digital...

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2026/06/11

Convenience store operator Seven-Eleven Japan Co. said Thursday that it will establish a new company on retail media business jointly with two advertising firms.

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