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Stories from Japan

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economy 36d ago Ozu

Kosugi Real Estate Opens Ozu Branch in Kumamoto

Kosugi Real Estate opened a new branch in Ozu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on May 21, 2026.
politics 36d ago Fukuoka

Fukuoka Mayor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Finding

Fukuoka Mayor Tagawa has announced his resignation, citing a desire to minimize impact on citizens' lives following a finding of sexual harassment.
other 36d ago Shizuoka

Teachers Disciplined for Voyeurism and Misconduct

A 47-year-old junior high school teacher and a 31-year-old elementary school teacher have been dismissed from their positions.
politics 36d ago Yokohama

Japan Prime Minister Appointed Honorary Chairman for Expo

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been appointed as the honorary chairman for the 2027 International Horticultural Exhibition.
economy 36d ago Tokyo

Japan Plans $19 Billion Extra Budget

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama suggested an extra budget of approximately $19 billion. She downplayed the potential impact of this additional spending on government finances.
technology 36d ago Tokyo

MAXHUB Launches AI Meeting Minutes Service

Nice Mobile has launched a new service called MAXHUB AI Meeting Minutes, which utilizes AI for real-time transcription and summarization of meetings.
technology 36d ago Tokyo

Honkai: Star Rail Figure Set for November 2026 Release

A 'HUGGY BOOM Firework Bomb Doll' figure from the game Honkai: Star Rail will be released in November 2026.
politics 36d ago Gotemba

US Military Conducts Rocket Launcher Drills in Japan

US military forces conducted live-fire drills using HIMARS rocket launchers on May 20th at the East Fuji Maneuver Area in Japan. The drills took place in the vicinity of Gotemba. The drills aim to enhance readiness and interoperability. These drills are part of ongoing joint security operations.
other 36d ago Tokyo

Sherlock Holmes Radio Play Set for 2026 in Tokyo

A radio play adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, titled 'Sherlock Holmes #6', is scheduled for July 2026 at the Nikkei Hall in Tokyo.
other 36d ago Tokyo

Japanese Police Recover Human Remains After Bear Attack

Japanese police recovered human remains this week from a mountainous area in western Tokyo following a suspected bear attack. The location was near the site of another recent bear attack.
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