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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
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Iran’s Nuclear Program Was Nearly Irreversible, Says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar
JERUSALEM — It “was a matter of weeks to a few months that the situation was irreversible,” Israe...
March 20, 2026
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World Heritage Site in Iran Damaged by U.S., Israeli Strikes; Concerns Rise That Prolonged Fighting Could Lead to Further Damage
The Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tehran, has been damaged in attacks by U.S. ...
March 8, 2026
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Ukrainian Ambassador Closely Watching Japan’s Revision of Defense Export Rules, Hopes for Future Arms Support
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Yurii Lutovinov says his country is closely monitoring discussions ...
February 23, 2026
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China, India Tapping into Promising African Market; Beijing Announces Tariff Cuts, Both Countries Aim to Expand Exports
DURBAN, South Africa — China and India are keen to tap into the African market, which has a high ...
February 22, 2026
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Ukrainian Ambassador Calls on Japan to Provide Air Defense System Support, Apply More Pressure on Russia
Tuesday will mark four years since Russia’s aggression against Ukraine began, yet prospects for p...
February 22, 2026
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Israeli Ambassador to Japan Speaks about Japan’s Role in the Reconstruction of Gaza
Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen spoke about Japan’s expected role in the reconstruction o...
February 6, 2026
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Herzog Says Two-State Solution With Palestine Not Viable Due to ‘New Realities’ After Hamas Attack
JERUSALEM — The two-state solution is not viable under the current circumstances, Israeli Preside...
January 13, 2026
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Israeli President Herzog: Peace Plan Is “Golden Opportunity” to Change Future of Gaza, Middle East
JERUSALEM — The 20-point plan for peace in Gaza led by U.S. President Donald Trump provides the “...
January 13, 2026
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China Attacks Japan at U.N. Security Council Meetings; Representatives Ignore Agendas to Criticize Takaichi’s Remark
NEW YORK — China has ignored the agendas of multiple recent meetings at the United Nations to ins...
December 17, 2025
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Belarus Releases Japanese National Believed to Be Former Language Instructor
A Japanese man believed to be a former language instructor who was charged with espionage and sen...
December 14, 2025
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