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KFC now sells takikomi gohan rice boxes in Japan, if you know where to look for them [Taste test]

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Kenta creates a new way to enjoy its Original Recipe: with chopsticks! “Kenta Rice Box” might sound like an offering from a traditional Japanese restaurant, but Kenta is actually short for “Kentakki,” the Japanese pronunciation of “Kentucky,” as in Kentucky Fried Chicken. Yes, like McDonalds (“Makku” or “Makudo”) and Starbucks (“Sutaba”), KFC has become so […]

Japan’s upcoming Romancecar train seeks to end intimacy with its super-wide seats

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Odakyu’s sleek new train features droplet windows, spacious seating, and a driver sitting above your head. With the varied lineup of in-service carriages and impeccable punctuality, the Japanese train system could be said to be an art form, but the train companies are not ones to rest on their laurels, constantly seeking improvements to their […]

Osaka Gang Membership Falls From 10,000 to 1,000

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An anti-organized crime convention was held in Osaka City, bringing together police, government officials, and business representatives to reaffirm their commitment to eliminating organized crime groups, as authorities warned that shrinking yakuza organizations are increasingly cooperating with loosely organized criminal networks involved in fraud and robbery. (News On Japan)

Japan Faces Economic Fallout From Nvidia Leadership Crisis

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The resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on November 12 following allegations involving a woman suspected of links to Chinese intelligence has raised concerns in Japan over the potential impact on semiconductor investment, financial markets and the yen, as uncertainty surrounding the American AI chipmaker threatens to disrupt the global technology industry. (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 […]
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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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Worth the wait: Randy’s Donuts opens its 8th location in Tokyo - Stars and Stripes

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Worth the wait: Randy’s Donuts opens its 8th location in Tokyo  Stars and Stripes

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

This Unexpected U.S. City Is Getting Nonstop Flights To Tokyo - Yahoo

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This Unexpected U.S. City Is Getting Nonstop Flights To Tokyo  Yahoo

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

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

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

PTPA presses player fatigue concerns after Rybakina's WTA Finals withdrawal - Reuters

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PTPA presses player fatigue concerns after Rybakina's WTA Finals withdrawal  Reuters

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

In Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner Ask Putin to Include Europe in Peace Talks

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The Kremlin, taking a hard line, is pushing to widen negotiations to overhaul European security structures.

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.

US envoys meet Zelensky in Dublin after talks with Putin in Moscow

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US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks.

Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland

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The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.

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。

エヌビディアCEO辞任 動揺広がる

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米首都銃撃5人死傷 容疑者も死亡

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トランプ氏、NVIDIAの後任CEOにティム・クック氏を推薦--「伝説が伝説に代わる」(CNET Japan)

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ドナルド・トランプ米大統領は11月12日（日本時間13日）、NVIDIAのジェンスン・フアン氏の辞任を受け、後任の最高経営責任者（CEO）にApple前CEOのティム・クック氏を推す考えを示した。ただ

Mythos 5.2の2倍のパフォーマンスて。OpenAIが開発中の「次期サイバー特化AI」がとんでもなさそう(ギズモード・ジャパン)

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OpenAIの未公開モデルは何かやばそう。2026年11月13日未明、OpenAIが自社のサイバーセキュリティプロダクトを紹介するライブ配信「Frontier at the Cyber」を開催していた