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Yakuza boss sues expressway owners for discrimination against criminals

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You gotta fight for your right to be a party to a contract. Ever since 2011, things have been getting rougher and rougher for members of organized crime groups in Japan. That was when a law was passed prohibiting companies from entering into contracts with any known member. That’s why any time you sign up […]

KFC Japan starts selling soft-serve ice cream at select locations, and they’ve even put it in a biscuit

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There are many ways to enjoy this new sweet dessert, including as a dip for fried chicken. KFC is world-famous for its fried chicken, but right now it’s turning heads for something else in Japan, with the release of soft-serve ice cream. While that would be big news on its own, what’s even more impressive […]

Nikkei Falls 429 Points as Nvidia Turmoil Rattles Tokyo Stocks

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Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell about 429 points, or 0.7%, to close near 60,819 on Thursday, November 12, ending a three-day winning streak as reports concerning Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang triggered heavy selling in semiconductor-related shares, while the broader TOPIX index edged 0.2% higher to around 3,937. (News On Japan)

Major Earthquake Could Strike Japan at Any Time

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Japan launched a new national disaster management agency on November 2nd to strengthen its response to major emergencies, just days before a powerful earthquake struck Aichi Prefecture, injuring 24 people and renewing concerns over the possibility of a catastrophic Nankai Trough earthquake. (News On Japan)

This Shimane Museum Has Been Ranked Japan’s Best Garden for 23 Years Straight

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When you think of the quintessential Japanese garden, your mind probably drifts toward Kyoto’s moss-covered pathways and elegant pines framing historic tearooms. Yet year after year, international horticulture experts reach a conclusion that might catch you by surprise: the top-rated garden in Japan is not in Kyoto or Tokyo, but in Shimane.  For the 23rd […]
The post This Shimane Museum Has Been Ranked Japan’s Best Garden for 23 Years Straight appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.

A Journey Through Fukuoka’s Power Spots

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Long before wellness retreats and digital detoxes became a thing, travelers and locals in Japan sought renewal at Japan’s mystical power spots. These are specific geographical locations — ancient shrines, dramatic coastal stretches, mist-shrouded peaks — believed to radiate a palpable, rejuvenating energy.  Power spots exist across the archipelago — including some of Japan’s most […]
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#ZDay: A Multitude of Tiring Z-Based Activities was Anything but Zzz!!

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After finishing #LionDay, I soon began to think about the next tenuously themed day building up to a sports event. It was admittedly a bit of a struggle but after looking through the names and nicknames of many, many Japanese … Continue reading →

#LionDay: It’s Time to Paws & Reflect on This Roaring Success of a Day

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The part of #DeutschDay to get the most attention by some distance was the solitary on-location place I visited which wasn’t live sport. A hidden German section of a park in Tokyo attracted a considerable amount (by my standards!) of … Continue reading →

適正服薬通知事業について

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会計年度任用職員（保健師）

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SHINY AWARDS JAPAN 2026: Where Tokyo’s Next Commercial Directors Are Beginning - Roastbrief US

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SHINY AWARDS JAPAN 2026: Where Tokyo’s Next Commercial Directors Are Beginning  Roastbrief US

The Nippon Anime Awards to Launch in 2027 - ANTARA News

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The Nippon Anime Awards to Launch in 2027  ANTARA News

Overcharging inquiries from foreign tourists triple in Tokyo's Shinjuku - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

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Overcharging inquiries from foreign tourists triple in Tokyo's Shinjuku  Japan Wire by Kyodo News

Most wasabi in supermarkets is fake. On Tokyo’s mountainsides, 2 brothers are growing the real thing - CNN

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Most wasabi in supermarkets is fake. On Tokyo’s mountainsides, 2 brothers are growing the real thing  CNN

Kappo Omakase Saki: Japanese Culinary Artistry Above Tokyo Bay - Tokyo Weekender

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Kappo Omakase Saki: Japanese Culinary Artistry Above Tokyo Bay  Tokyo Weekender

Yokocho in Tokyo: Where to Find the City's Food and Drink Alleys - GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

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Yokocho in Tokyo: Where to Find the City's Food and Drink Alleys  GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

Forever Young To Close Career In Japan's Tokyo Daishoten - Yahoo Sports

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Forever Young To Close Career In Japan's Tokyo Daishoten  Yahoo Sports

Olympic Q-Series sports programme confirmed for Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando - Olympics

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Olympic Q-Series sports programme confirmed for Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando  Olympics

A.I. Weapons Need Data for Their Training. Ukraine Has a Lot to Offer.

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The Ukrainian government has opened up a trove of five million battlefield videos to defense companies at home and abroad.

She Is Rewriting Mexico’s Ballads, One Woman’s Story at a Time

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Grammy-nominated songwriter Vivir Quintana is known throughout Latin America for giving voice to women who fought back against domestic violence.

'No light, no water, no heat': Ukrainians struggle with blackouts as Russia hits power grid

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For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.

New York building collapse kills at least two, officials say

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A dangerous search for survivors continues after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon.

台風13号 影響は長時間続く 警戒を 台風15号の動きは?

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大型で非常に強い台風13号は、沖縄本島の西の海上を進んでいます。沖縄・奄美では風や雨の影響が長時間続いていて、土砂災害などに厳重な警戒を続けてください。

北日本と東日本中心 9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定の見込み

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8日は北日本から西日本にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報があわせて7回発表されるなど局地的な大雨となりました。9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定になる見込みで、低い土地の浸水や急な川の増水などに十分注意が必要です。

麻生氏 採決棄権の石破氏らに苦言

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NVIDIA疑惑 女性は台湾を8回訪問

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鴻海が7～9月に純利益775億台湾ドル、売上高46％増　AIサーバー特需で単季で最高益(ビジネス＋IT)

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台湾の鴻海精密工業は11月12日、2026年7～9月期決算を発表した。売上高は約3兆100億台湾ドルで前年同期比46％増、純利益は775億台湾ドルで同34％増となり、1株当たり純利益（EPS）は5.5

新型Macbook Proレビュー。タッチ対応なんてどうでもいいくらい最高のPCだ(ギズモード・ジャパン)

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多くのAppleファンが有機ELディスプレイ搭載のMacBook Proを待ち侘びていたことでしょう。そしてAppleはこの期待を裏切りませんでした。【全画像をみる】新型Macbook Proレビュー