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S Korean court finds ex-lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for wartime sex slave victims
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a… Read
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Donald Trump was declared the winner of the U.S. presidential election on November 6, sealing a historic and improbable return to the White House. His reelection has… Read
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Police in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of killing a 56-year-old woman at a hotel. According to police, Atsushi… Read
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The government is considering offering one-time support payments of 30,000 yen to low-income households exempt from resident tax as part of a stimulus package for… Read
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Japan This Week Podcast | Nov. 8, 2024: Customer harassment crackdown, Mount Fuji light rail, bike law penalties, new train safety measures and missing student update
Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from Japan Today for Nov. 8, 2024. In this week's… Read
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After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
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American man arrested for defacing Tokyo's Meiji Jingu shrine
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John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive
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Social media-savvy Ishimaru who ran for Tokyo governor aims to form party
Business
Asian shares retreat after Wall Street's mixed finish, as dollar surges
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Trump victory signals golden era for crypto industry
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Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account; Ruud misses last four chance
World
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
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Is Japan still a retro gamer’s paradise?
Once upon a time, before Japanese retro gaming shops discovered eBay, Japan was a retro gamer’s paradise. Rare, vintage Japan-only games and systems were dirt… Read
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