Japanpolitics31 min ago
Democrats win control of Congress
Democrats have won control of Congress. This outcome represents a significant shift in legislative power.
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Japanpolitics1 h ago
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becomes first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open Senate seat. He will be the first Muslim senator.
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Japanbusiness economy1 h ago
Asian stocks volatile amid US election results
Asian stocks experienced volatility following the Democratic party's performance in the US elections. The outcome signaled a potential shift in political control.
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business economy
business economy1 h ago
Japan Minister Pushes for Public-Private Economic Security Collaboration
A Japanese minister is urging greater collaboration between public and private sectors on economic security matters. The initiative aims to bolster the nation's economic resilience.
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Tokyogeopolitics1 h ago
Japan reaffirms US alliance essential regardless of midterm outcome
Japan's top government spokesman stated that the nation's alliance with the United States remains essential for global peace and stability. The statement was made on Wednesday in Tokyo.
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sports
sports1 h ago
Japan Manager Accepts Reality Amid Asian Cup Schedule Uncertainty
Japan's national football team manager acknowledged the current situation as the Asian Cup schedule caused uncertainty. The team is facing a period of adjustment.
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Japangeopolitics1 h ago
Germany considers joining GCAP fighter program amid concerns
Talks about Germany joining the GCAP fighter program are increasing. Japanese officials express concerns about potential delays to the aircraft's introduction date.
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business economy
business economy1 h ago
Tokyo stocks lower after US Democrats retake Congress
Tokyo stocks finished lower in volatile trading on Wednesday. The Nikkei index briefly dropped sharply after projections showed US Democrats regaining control of Congress.
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Japangeopolitics2 h ago
South Korean arrested for exporting cars worth millions to Russia
A 36-year-old South Korean national was arrested in western Japan. He is suspected of illegally exporting vehicles valued at approximately 220 million yen to Russia.
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Japangovernance2 h ago
Japan unlikely to raise foreign worker cap despite labor shortages
Japan's minister in charge of foreign national policies said demand for a special visa category is expected to eventually decline. The government appears unlikely to expand its cap on foreign workers.
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Japanhealth lifestyle2 h ago
Japan records first rise in newborns in 11 years for first half 2026
The number of babies born to Japanese nationals in Japan increased 0.4 percent in the January-June period of 2026 compared to a year earlier. The period saw 320,458 births.
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Japanpolitics2 h ago
Trump dismisses Democrat victories as not a personal setback
President Donald Trump stated that Democratic victories in the midterms do not constitute a personal rebuke. He addressed the election results following the votes.
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Kyotoeducation2 h ago
Kyoto school officials used personal funds for fee shortfalls
A principal and clerk in Kyoto Prefecture used 37 million yen of their own money. These funds covered shortfalls in school fees at a municipal elementary school.
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Tokyoentertainment2 h ago
Film Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Festival
Milcho Manchevski's film "Sister Brother Manhole Cover" won the Tokyo Grand Prix. It was honored among 15 Competition section entries.
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Japanscience2 h ago
Dice and mahjong precursor cards found in 1281 shipwreck
Details developing.
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Japangeopolitics3 h ago
North Korea sees no need for dialogue with US
North Korea stated it has no need for dialogue with the United States. The nation criticized what it called a hostile U.S. policy.
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Japanbusiness economy3 h ago
China's state airlines seek overseas demand amid slump
China's state-owned airlines are experiencing a downturn. They are now looking to overseas demand for recovery, similar to exporters.
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Japanbusiness economy3 h ago
Survey: 25.7% in Japan to save food tax cut benefits
A survey found that 25.7% of respondents in Japan plan to use benefits from a food tax cut for savings. Nearly half of those surveyed indicated no change in spending plans.
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Japanpolitics3 h ago
DPP leader rejects food tax cut bill without ruling coalition concessions
DPP leader Yuichiro Tamaki rejected the food tax cut bill in its current form. The party's support would depend on whether the ruling coalition accepts its alternative proposal.
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Japantravel3 h ago
International cycling event held along Shimanami Kaido expressway
An international cycling event took place on October 25 along the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido expressway. The event connected various islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
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business economy
business economy3 h ago
Asian tech stocks fall amid strong Democratic performance in US midterms
Asian technology stocks experienced a decline as Democrats showed strength in the US midterm elections. The election results influenced market performance across the region.
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Japanscience3 h ago
Japan's space probe to capture first Mercury images next spring
Japan's Mercury probe, Mio, is scheduled to attempt capturing its first images of Mercury next spring. Mio is part of the joint Japan-Europe BepiColombo mission.
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Japantechnology3 h ago
Nomura subsidiary, Bic Camera affected by data breach
Nomura Investor Relations Co., a subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, reported a data breach. Retailer Bic Camera is also among the entities affected by the incident.
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Japancrime4 h ago
Six Pakistani men arrested for unlicensed taxis in Japan
Six Pakistani men were arrested in Japan on suspicion of operating unlicensed taxi services. The suspects allegedly targeted foreign tourists at popular sightseeing locations.
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Japanpolitics4 h ago
Voters punish Trump and Republican candidates in midterms
Voters delivered negative results for President Trump and Republican candidates in the midterm elections. The outcome indicates voter dissatisfaction.
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Japanbusiness economy5 h ago
ASEAN Auto Sales Rose 13% in Q3 on EV Demand
Automotive sales across ASEAN countries increased by 13% in the third quarter. Demand for electric and hybrid vehicles in key markets drove the growth.
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Japanbusiness economy5 h ago
Japanese stocks fall, Nikkei 225 drops 4.8%
Japanese stocks declined significantly as U.S. midterm election results impacted tech shares. The Nikkei 225 fell as much as 4.8%, with chip and AI-related stocks among the worst performers.
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politics
politics5 h ago
Japan anticipates US foreign policy shifts post-midterms
Japan is preparing for potential changes in U.S. foreign policy following the midterm elections. The country is bracing for shifts in approach from the Trump administration.
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Japanhealth lifestyle5 h ago
Japan Faces Unusually Early and Prolonged Influenza Outbreak
Influenza has been spreading in Japan since August, marking an unusually early start to the season. Health officials express concern over the potential for a prolonged outbreak.
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Hiroshimapolitics5 h ago
Hiroshima returns remains of atomic bomb victim after 81 years
Hiroshima has returned the remains of an atomic bomb victim 81 years after his death. This marks the first such return for a victim with an incorrect registry name.
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