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Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home

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Kiki’s Delivery Service scene-stealer is adorably transfixed by Donguri Kyowakoku’s latest homeware offering. Any branch of Ghibli specialty shop chain Donguri Kyowakoku will be filled with amazing merch from the anime studio’s films, but a few locations are extra-special thanks to their inclusion of items from the Donguri Closet sub-brand. As the name alludes to, […]

Japanese government still lists refusing to pay for dates as a form of domestic violence

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Once again, there’s a lot of nuance that’s lost in the attempt to be succinct. As you can probably guess from its name, the Japanese government’s Gender Equality Bureau isn’t a fan of imbalance in interpersonal relationships. What is surprising to many people, though, is the bureau’s assertion that “not paying for any dating expenses” […]

Japan's First Wintry Blast Brings Snow and Freezing Winds

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Japan experienced its coldest morning of the season on October 29th, with temperatures falling to new seasonal lows at 616 observation stations nationwide, following a powerful outbreak of cold air that brought the first snow to northern Japan and strong winter winds to Tokyo and western regions the previous day. (News On Japan)

Typhoon No. 31 Takes an Unexpected Turn Toward Japan

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Typhoon No. 31, a very strong storm currently moving west near Minamitorishima Island in the western Pacific, could change direction several times in early November and potentially approach Japan's Ogasawara Islands, with its eventual path depending largely on the strength and position of a high-pressure system over the Japanese mainland, according to a forecast updated at 6 a.m. on October 29. (News On Japan)

Experience the Magic of Japan’s Snow Country in Minamiuonuma

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As Japan’s most famous ski hubs grow busier every winter, you may be looking for a quieter, less touristy winter destination — and the city of Minamiuonuma in southern Niigata Prefecture is the perfect choice. Easily accessible from Tokyo, it can be reached by Joetsu Shinkansen in roughly 90 minutes via Urasa Station or 75 […]
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Eating in the Isumi Region of Chiba: Seafood, Seasonal Flavors and Local Ingredients

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On Chiba’s Pacific coast, Isumi is known for beaches and surf, but the region has another major draw: its food. The waters off the coast produce some of Chiba’s most prized seafood, while the fertile countryside around the Isumi region is home to farms growing vegetables, herbs and other seasonal produce. At the local level, […]
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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 →

会計年度任用職員（保健師）

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外国語翻訳サービス再開のお知らせ

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‘Goodbye Bad Halloween’: Tokyo tourist district warns visitors against street partying - Stars and Stripes

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‘Goodbye Bad Halloween’: Tokyo tourist district warns visitors against street partying  Stars and Stripes

Tokyo's 23 wards are considering charging households for part of garbage collection and disposal costs as the wards' populations are projected to keep growing. What are your thoughts on this? - Japan Today

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Tokyo's 23 wards are considering charging households for part of garbage collection and disposal costs as the wards' populations are projected to keep growing. What are your thoughts on this?  Japan Today

‘Goodbye Bad Halloween’: Tokyo tourist district warns visitors against street partying - Stars and Stripes

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‘Goodbye Bad Halloween’: Tokyo tourist district warns visitors against street partying  Stars and Stripes

Alaska Airlines launches Anchorage-Tokyo nonstop flights - Travel Daily Media

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Alaska Airlines launches Anchorage-Tokyo nonstop flights  Travel Daily Media

The Sushi Bus: Dinner on the Go in a New Tokyo Sightseeing Experience - nippon.com

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The Sushi Bus: Dinner on the Go in a New Tokyo Sightseeing Experience  nippon.com

A Longtime Tokyo Local Shares the Best Restaurants to Book for Your Trip - Condé Nast Traveler

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A Longtime Tokyo Local Shares the Best Restaurants to Book for Your Trip  Condé Nast Traveler

WTA Tour: Naomi Osaka wears Japan-inspired outfit during Tokyo win as Venus Williams loses to teenager at Guangzhou Open - Sky Sports

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WTA Tour: Naomi Osaka wears Japan-inspired outfit during Tokyo win as Venus Williams loses to teenager at Guangzhou Open  Sky Sports

Alex Eala credits small adjustments for latest win in Tokyo - Inquirer.net

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Alex Eala credits small adjustments for latest win in Tokyo  Inquirer.net

At Least 68 Killed in Train Crash in Spain, Officials Say

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A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.

Rivals in Israel Election Strike Tone of Triumph, but Outcome Is Far From Clear

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Addressing supporters after midnight, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who leads a bloc of opposition parties, both expressed confidence that they will lead Israel’s next government. Vote counting could take days.

High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain

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The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain

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Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

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。

ANA AIRDOなど完全子会社化へ

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GMOサイバー攻撃 捜査の焦点は

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「ダウンロード」フォルダに「AI指示書」（.md）を置かないで--CodexやClaude Codeを操る攻撃(CNET Japan)

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CodexやClaude Codeなどが「ダウンロード」フォルダーに置かれた悪意ある指示ファイルを読み込み、不正なソフトを導入しようとした事例が確認された。セキュリティ企業Forever Securi

グッスマ、不正アクセスでカード情報漏えいの可能性　2800名(Impress Watch)

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グッドスマイルカンパニーは、公式ショップへの不正アクセスによる情報漏えいについて第3報を発表した。不正プログラムが設置され、クレジットカード決済時の情報が盗み取られた可能性などについて報告されている。