World Popular Articles
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Japan Ekiden Road Relay Race Held near New Delhi to Deepen Japan-India Exchanges
NEW DELHI — An ekiden road relay race was held in Gurugram, near New Delhi, on Sunday, with the a...
April 7, 2026
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Used School Backpacks Ready to Be Shipped to Afghanistan
YOKOHAMA — Employees of Kuraray Co. and others packed used school backpacks to be sent to childre...
April 6, 2026
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Speaks to Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, Emphasizes Importance of Reaching Agreement Through Dialogue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held phone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on M...
April 13, 2026
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Ishiba, Lee Meet in Seoul, Agree to Continue Future-Oriented, Cooperative Relations
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoFormer Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba By Takashi Nakagawa / Yomiuri Shimbun...
April 9, 2026
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Ceremony to Plant Cherry Tree Saplings from Japan Held in Washington
WASHINGTON — A tree-planting ceremony was held in Washington on Friday, featuring cherry tree sap...
April 11, 2026
US Presidential Election
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US Election: Judge Cancels Court Deadlines in Trump’s 2020 Election Case After His Presidential Win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled an...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: FBI, Justice Department Investigating Racist Mass Texts Sent Following the Election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were...
November 9, 2024
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Trump’s Election may Usher in Leadership Change at FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI direct...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: A Texas Border County Backed Democrats for Generations. Trump Won It Decisively
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (AP) — Jorge Bazán's family has lived on the U.S.-Mexico border for genera...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: The US Election was Largely Trouble-Free, But a Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working...
November 9, 2024
Asia-Pacific
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Speaks to Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, Emphasizes Importance of Reaching Agreement Through Dialogue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held phone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on M...
April 13, 2026
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Ishiba, Lee Meet in Seoul, Agree to Continue Future-Oriented, Cooperative Relations
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoFormer Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba By Takashi Nakagawa / Yomiuri Shimbun...
April 9, 2026
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Japan Ekiden Road Relay Race Held near New Delhi to Deepen Japan-India Exchanges
NEW DELHI — An ekiden road relay race was held in Gurugram, near New Delhi, on Sunday, with the a...
April 7, 2026
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Used School Backpacks Ready to Be Shipped to Afghanistan
YOKOHAMA — Employees of Kuraray Co. and others packed used school backpacks to be sent to childre...
April 6, 2026
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China Attempts to Sway Intl Public Opinion Using Social Media for Cognitive Warfare
TAIWAN — China has been unfolding a cognitive warfare campaigns using social media in an attempt ...
March 24, 2026
US & Canada
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Japan-Based USS Tripoli, Marine Unit to Be Sent to Middle East, U.S. Media Report
WASHINGTON — The United States plans to deploy a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship and a Marine C...
March 14, 2026
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U.S. Senate Resolution Backs Japan, Condemns China’s Pressure
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Bipartisan U.S. senators on Wednesday introduced a resolution expressin...
December 18, 2025
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U.S. State Department Releases Statement on Newly Elected LDP President Sanae Takaichi
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department released a statement about Sanae Takaichi, the former econ...
October 5, 2025
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Trump Surprised at Ishiba’s Resignation
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “a little bit surprised”...
September 8, 2025
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MAGA Leader Steve Bannon Says ‘1st Island Chain’ Set by China Is Major Strategic Focus for U.S., in Interview
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s former close aide Steve Bannon told The Yomiuri Shimbu...
July 30, 2025
Europe
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Zelenskyy Thanks Japan’s New Prime Minister Takaichi for Attending Coalition of the Willing Meeting Online
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who attended the C...
October 25, 2025
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Ukrainian Chef to Offer Borscht Made with Vegetables from Former Minefield; Hopes to Expand Awareness of Mine Victims, Recovery Efforts
LONDON — A famous Ukrainian chef is visiting Japan in conjunction with the Ukraine Mine Action Co...
October 20, 2025
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NATO Tested by Russian Drone Intrusion into Poland, Says Polish Ambassador to Japan
The intrusion of Russian military drones into Polish airspace on Sept. 10 was a violation of inte...
September 22, 2025
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Japan to Aid Ukraine with Remote-Controlled Heavy Machinery for Debris Removal, Facilitate Safe Operation
Japan plans to support the removal of debris in Ukraine by using remote-controlled heavy machiner...
September 9, 2025
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Trade Regulations for Eels Proposed by CITES for Sustainability Reasons as Japan Argues Restrictions Would Affect Imports
GENEVA — All eel species, including Japanese eels, should be subject to international trade regul...
August 28, 2025
Russia
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Russia: Visa Required for Visiting Graves in Northern Territories, Lifting of Sanctions Also Necessary
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that obtaining a Russian visa would be required for f...
February 3, 2026
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Moscow Court Rules ICC President Akane, Others Guilty
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A court in Moscow handed down guilty rulings to nine people including Tomoko...
December 14, 2025
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Japan to Close All 6 Economic Centers in Russia
Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government said Wednesday that it plans to close all of...
September 11, 2025
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Israel Faces Backlash at Home and Abroad over Gaza War Escalation Plan
JERUSALEM, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza Ci...
August 9, 2025
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Buried Occupation Diary Becomes Ukrainian Author’s Last Work; In “I Transform,” Volodymyr Vakulenko Records Life during Russian Aggression
KYIV, Ukraine — Monday marked three years since Russia started its aggression in Ukraine. With Ru...
February 25, 2025
Wider World
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Ceremony to Plant Cherry Tree Saplings from Japan Held in Washington
WASHINGTON — A tree-planting ceremony was held in Washington on Friday, featuring cherry tree sap...
April 11, 2026
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Japan, European Nations Call for Lasting End to War After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
LONDON — The leaders of Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Canada and 10 other countries, plus the ...
April 9, 2026
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Japan’s Ruling Parties Seek Ship Safety in Hormuz Strait Following Truce; Opposition Urges Supplementary Budget
Ruling parties are urging the government to make diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe navigation...
April 9, 2026
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Nori Prices Surge in Japan Due to Poor Seaweed Production Amid Rising Sea Temps; Price of Onigiri Rice Balls Also Impacted
Poor seaweed harvests due to rising sea temperatures and damage from fish have led to a drastic f...
March 25, 2026
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Japanese Govt Mulling Contribution Measures Regarding Iran Following Trump-Takaichi Summit in Washington
Following Japan and the United States confirming the importance of ensuring safe navigation throu...
March 24, 2026
Global
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Japan, Qatar Ministers Agree on Need for Stable Energy Supplies; Motegi, Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani Affirm Commitment to Cooperation
Talks between Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab...
January 14, 2026
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10 Universities in Japan, South Korea, Mongolia to Establish Academic Community to Promote ICC Activities, Rule of Law
Ten universities in Japan, South Korea and Mongolia will soon establish an academic community to ...
January 11, 2026
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Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Posts on X about U.S. Attack on Venezuela, Neither Supporting Nor Criticizing Move
After the U.S. attack on Venezuela, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on X on Sunday that Japan...
January 5, 2026
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No Japanese Casualties Reported After Attack on Venezuela; Japan Citizens There Urged to Avoid Nonessential Outings
No injuries to Japanese nationals had been confirmed in Venezuela as of Saturday night after the ...
January 4, 2026
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Japan, Thailand to Report Climate Credit Sharing to U.N. after Japanese Tech Helps to Cut Thailand’s Emissions
p>BELEM, Brazil — Japan and Thailand have agreed to report to the United Nations that Japan will rec...
November 12, 2025
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