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Thief mails 460 million-yen watch back to Tokyo store he stole it from, says “I’m sorry”

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Latest crook to hit Tokyo’s hottest theft target feels either remorse or fear, but probably shouldn’t expect forgiveness. In a city as big as Tokyo, different neighborhoods have different atmospheres, but those reputations can change over time. For example, Nakano is best known for its Nakano Broadway shopping center, which used to be thought of […]

This is Japan’s best cycling course, but is it fun for bicycling beginners too?

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We head to the Seto Inland Sea for a Shimanami Kaido sampler. Japan has a lot of great places for bicycling, but the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road is widely considered to be the best. Stretching across the Seto Inland Sea, the 70-kilometer (43.5-mile) route ties together seven different islands as it runs from the town […]

Typhoon No. 31 Regains Strength as Heavy Rain Threatens Kanto

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Typhoon No. 31 (In-Fa) was moving northwest over waters south of Japan as of 9 p.m. on November 3rd, regaining strong typhoon status with a central pressure of 970 hectopascals, while a rapidly developing low-pressure system associated with its northward movement is expected to bring more than 200 millimeters of rain to parts of the Kanto region and Izu Islands between November 4th and 5th. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Shares Tumble Wednesday Despite Strong Corporate Earnings

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Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed at 62,188.63 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, falling 893.23 points, or 1.42%, from the previous trading session as heavy selling in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks swept through Tokyo markets following the U.S. midterm elections, although a strong afternoon recovery helped the benchmark recover much of its earlier losses. (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 […]
The post Experience the Magic of Japan’s Snow Country in Minamiuonuma appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.

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 →

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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Okinawa, Tokyo to restart US military policy talks dormant since 2013 - Stars and Stripes

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Okinawa, Tokyo to restart US military policy talks dormant since 2013  Stars and Stripes

Hybrid events help turn up Art Week Tokyo’s buzz - The Art Newspaper

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Hybrid events help turn up Art Week Tokyo’s buzz  The Art Newspaper

‘Travel guides are far from neutral forms’: Art Week Tokyo video programme goes off the map - The Art Newspaper

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‘Travel guides are far from neutral forms’: Art Week Tokyo video programme goes off the map  The Art Newspaper

Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027 - Globetrender

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Rio, Bangkok and Tokyo lead travel demand for 2027  Globetrender

Tokyo’s Umios Buys High Liner Foods for C$804 Million - Retail News Asia

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Tokyo’s Umios Buys High Liner Foods for C$804 Million  Retail News Asia

Tokyo Food Tour: Eat Sushi and Wagyu in Shinjuku! - Will Fly for Food

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Tokyo Food Tour: Eat Sushi and Wagyu in Shinjuku!  Will Fly for Food

Shnaider beats Fernandez to win Tokyo title - Yahoo

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Shnaider beats Fernandez to win Tokyo title  Yahoo

Pan Pacific Open: Naomi Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova and knocked out in front of home crowd in Tokyo - Sky Sports

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Pan Pacific Open: Naomi Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova and knocked out in front of home crowd in Tokyo  Sky Sports

Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat

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Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

Why Doctors in Thailand Fear KFC

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In a country where superstitions are as imaginative as they are many, physicians have come to fear a jinx involving Kentucky Fried Chicken.

South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades

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Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988

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"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

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。

米中間選挙 日本経済への影響は

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ISSの米宇宙飛行士も中間選挙投票

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無印良品、カード番号「全桁」約109万件に流出か…第一報の「含まれません」を覆す(ビジネス＋IT)

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良品計画は11月4日、MUJIアプリの顧客情報流出の可能性について第二報を公表した。第一報で含まれないとしたカード情報や氏名、住所にも、外部からアクセスされた可能性があるという。影響はネットストア会員

パナソニックホームズがコスパを追求した戸建住宅商品「フォルティナMyFit」を発売、想定販売価格は3500万円(＠ＤＩＭＥ)

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パナソニック ホームズは2026年10月2日より、20代から30代の住宅一次取得者層を主なターゲットとした戸建住宅の規格型商品『フォルティナ MyFit（マイフィット）』の発売を開始した。【調査結果】