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Japanese Students Deliver 110,000 Signatures to UN for Nuclear Abolition

On Tuesday, Japanese high school students presented over 110,000 signatures to the UN in Geneva, urging nuclear weapon abolition 80 years after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, amplifying the voices of aging survivors.

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Japan to Aid Syria's Reconstruction with $5.5 Million UN Grant

Japan has committed $5.5 million to UN-Habitat for rebuilding infrastructure in Aleppo and Homs, Syria, to assist over 81,000 individuals returning after the civil war and recent earthquakes.

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US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices

New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.

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Trump and Lee Agree to Pursue North Korea Peace, $350 Billion South Korean Investment in US

Presidents Trump and Lee Jae Myung agreed Monday to pursue peace with North Korea, potentially including a Trump-Kim summit this year, alongside a new $350 billion South Korean investment in the US economy.

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CIT's Exam Reforms Yield Record 162,005 Applications

Chiba Institute of Technology (CIT) received a record 162,005 applications this spring due to its new entrance exam reforms: waiving fees for the Common Test for University Admissions and allowing multiple applications per student, increasing applicants' chances of acceptance and attracting elite st...

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Tokyo, Yokohama Top Candidates for Relocated UN Functions

UN Secretary-General António Guterres identified Tokyo and Yokohama as serious candidates to host some UN functions, highlighting Japan's moral authority on nuclear disarmament due to its unique history as the only nation to suffer atomic bombings.

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Afghanistan Earthquake Kills 800, Injures Thousands

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring over 2,500, according to the Taliban government, with the worst-hit areas in Kunar province near Jalalabad.

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Japanese Camera Makers Find Growth in Mirrorless Cameras

Despite an overall decline in global digital camera shipments, Japanese manufacturers are experiencing a surge in mirrorless camera sales, driven by advanced features like AI and the increasing demand for high-quality content creation.

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Japan and India Strengthen Economic and Security Ties Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to significantly boost economic and security cooperation over the next decade, including a $68 billion investment target and 500,000 personnel exchanges within five years, amid concerns over China's activities in t...

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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Rating Rises to 35.4 Percent

A Kyodo News poll shows Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet approval rating rising to 35.4 percent, with 57.5 percent of respondents saying he need not resign, a significant increase from a record low of 22.9 percent following the ruling coalition's loss in the July 20 election.

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Japan and South Korea Agree to Strengthen Ties Amidst Shared Challenges

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Tokyo on Saturday, issuing their first joint statement in 17 years to improve bilateral relations and cooperate on security and economic issues, despite lingering historical tensions.

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Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD

The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...

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