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Kawasaki Heavy celebrates delivery of 5,000th railcar in the U.S., with 40% used in N.Y
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. celebrated a significant milestone in the United States as it delivered its 5,000th railcar at a ceremony held in a New…...Read more
Japan-China Summit Focuses on Promoting Mutually Beneficial Ties; South Korea Aims to Sustain Reciprocal Visits
VIENTIANE — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made his diplomatic debut as Japan’s leader Thursday at a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and…...Read moreLDP Campaign Platform Emphasizes Kishida Policies, Lacks Ishiba’s Ideas
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has released its campaign platform for the upcoming House of Representatives election, which largely maintains the policies of former…...Read moreOver 500,000 Ceramic Coins Discovered in Kyoto During World War II Metal Shortage
In a surprising discovery, Japan Mint has revealed that over 500,000 ceramic coins, which were created during World War II due to a shortage of…...Read moreFast Retailing’s Revenue Exceeds ¥3 Tril. for the First Time, Uniqlo Drives Parent Company’s Performance Amid China Challenges
Major casual clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co. has achieved its highest-ever annual group revenue, surpassing ¥3 trillion for the first time. The company reported…...Read more
- US Politics / 38 mins ago
Michigan’s US Senate Race Becomes Closer as Rogers and Slotkin Appeal to Undecided Voters
Republican nominee Mike Rogers has closed the gap in Michigan's U.S. Senate race with Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), making it a contest that could potentially…...Read more
Japan-China Summit Focuses on Promoting Mutually Beneficial Ties; South Korea Aims to Sustain Reciprocal Visits
VIENTIANE — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made his diplomatic debut as Japan’s leader Thursday at a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and…...Read moreLDP Campaign Platform Emphasizes Kishida Policies, Lacks Ishiba’s Ideas
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has released its campaign platform for the upcoming House of Representatives election, which largely maintains the policies of former…...Read moreOver 500,000 Ceramic Coins Discovered in Kyoto During World War II Metal Shortage
In a surprising discovery, Japan Mint has revealed that over 500,000 ceramic coins, which were created during World War II due to a shortage of…...Read moreFast Retailing’s Revenue Exceeds ¥3 Tril. for the First Time, Uniqlo Drives Parent Company’s Performance Amid China Challenges
Major casual clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co. has achieved its highest-ever annual group revenue, surpassing ¥3 trillion for the first time. The company reported…...Read more
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Michigan’s US Senate Race Becomes Closer as Rogers and Slotkin Appeal to Undecided Voters
Republican nominee Mike Rogers has closed the gap in Michigan's U.S. Senate race with Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), making it a contest that could potentially…...Read more
Obama Criticizes Black Men’s Lack of Support for Harris
Former President Barack Obama addressed concerns among black men who are hesitant to support Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that their hesitancy is due to…...Read moreJudge Grants Release of Redacted Evidence in Trump Election Case
A federal judge has approved the release of redacted evidence related to a brief filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which challenges former President Donald…...Read moreHarris Holds Las Vegas Town Hall Amid Declining Latino Voter Support
Vice President Kamala Harris took part in a presidential town hall hosted by Univision in Las Vegas on October 10. The event was aimed at…...Read moreDebate between Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Focuses on Abortion and Immigration
First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum engaged in a heated debate on Oct. 8, tackling issues such as abortion, immigration,…...Read moreHealth Care Companies Seek FTC Chair’s Disqualification Due to Past Comments
Major health care companies are urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and two other commissioners to recuse themselves from a case involving the…...Read moreArizona DNC Campaign Office Targeted by Gunfire for Third Time
Police in Tempe, Arizona, are asking for the public's assistance in locating the individuals responsible for shooting at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) campaign building…...Read more
Michigan’s US Senate Race Becomes Closer as Rogers and Slotkin Appeal to Undecided Voters
Republican nominee Mike Rogers has closed the gap in Michigan's U.S. Senate race with Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), making it a contest that could potentially…...Read more
Obama Criticizes Black Men’s Lack of Support for Harris
Former President Barack Obama addressed concerns among black men who are hesitant to support Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting that their hesitancy is due to…...Read moreJudge Grants Release of Redacted Evidence in Trump Election Case
A federal judge has approved the release of redacted evidence related to a brief filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, which challenges former President Donald…...Read moreHarris Holds Las Vegas Town Hall Amid Declining Latino Voter Support
Vice President Kamala Harris took part in a presidential town hall hosted by Univision in Las Vegas on October 10. The event was aimed at…...Read moreDebate between Oregon Congressional Candidates in Swing District Focuses on Abortion and Immigration
First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum engaged in a heated debate on Oct. 8, tackling issues such as abortion, immigration,…...Read moreHealth Care Companies Seek FTC Chair’s Disqualification Due to Past Comments
Major health care companies are urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and two other commissioners to recuse themselves from a case involving the…...Read moreArizona DNC Campaign Office Targeted by Gunfire for Third Time
Police in Tempe, Arizona, are asking for the public's assistance in locating the individuals responsible for shooting at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) campaign building…...Read more
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Kawasaki Heavy celebrates delivery of 5,000th railcar in the U.S., with 40% used in N.Y
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August Sees First 0.6% Decline in Japan’s Real Wages in 3 Months
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Japanese Politics
Japan-China Summit Focuses on Promoting Mutually Beneficial Ties; South Korea Aims to Sustain Reciprocal Visits
October 12, 2024VIENTIANE — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made his diplomatic debut as Japan’s leader Thursday at a summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and…...Read more
LDP Campaign Platform Emphasizes Kishida Policies, Lacks Ishiba’s Ideas
October 11, 2024The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has released its campaign platform for the upcoming House of Representatives election, which largely maintains the policies of former…...Read more
Ishiba’s Attendance at East Asia Summit in Laos to Address Regional Tensions
October 11, 2024Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participated in the East Asia Summit (EAS) held in Vientiane on Friday. The summit included Japan, the United States, China, Russia,…...Read more
Japan Government Allocates 50.9 B. Yen for Noto Aid
October 11, 2024The Japanese government has announced that it will allocate an additional ¥50,931.54 million from its fiscal 2024 reserve funds for disaster relief in the Noto…...Read more
Start of Campaign Period for Iwate Upper House By-Election
October 11, 2024The official campaign period has begun for a by-election in the Iwate prefectural constituency of the House of Councillors, Japan's parliament. The election will be…...Read more
Crime & Legal
Police and relatives seek assistance 20 years after mother and 3 children were killed
September 11, 2024Police and relatives are seeking the public's help in solving a 20-year-old murder case in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture. Toshiyo Kato, 38, and her three…...Read more
81-year-old man in Saitama City loses ¥288.11 million in a scam
September 10, 2024An 81-year-old man residing in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, fell victim to a social media investment scam and lost approximately 288.11 million yen. The scam…...Read more
Suspect referred to prosecutors for car parking lot stabbing
September 10, 2024A 22-year-old man has been sent to the public prosecutor's office after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident occurred in a parking…...Read more
Entertainment
Anderson Cooper hit by debris during Hurricane Milton coverage
October 12, 2024CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was struck by debris while covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. The 57-year-old journalist was reporting live from Bradenton, explaining the impact…...Read more
TikTok Stars Disregard Evacuation Orders, Document Hurricane Milton Experiences
October 11, 2024In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, TikTok users took to the platform to share their experiences as they weathered the storm in Florida. Despite evacuation…...Read more
Justin Timberlake’s New Jersey Concert Cancelled Due to Unspecified Injury
October 11, 2024Justin Timberlake has issued an apology to his fans after canceling his concert in New Jersey on Tuesday night due to an undisclosed injury. In…...Read more
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