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Two Tokyo neighborhoods to gather on bridge and shift their recognized border through tug-of-war

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Sibling ward rivalry doesn’t need solid ground for its bragging-rights battlefield. My parents were very strict about the Baseel brothers not fighting with each other while we were growing up, but I’ve been told that it’s not unusual for siblings to squabble. And so it is that Tokyo’s Sumida and Taito Wards, neighbors who have […]

Hello Kitty ready to keep you company in the bathroom with new dessert-aroma Sanrio toilet paper

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It’s like a skating party in your bathroom, and all your Sanrio friends are invited. Part of the secret to the enduring popularity of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio pals is what loyal friends they are. Sure, you could take the cynical interpretation that their incredibly wide variety of character merch is simply a way […]

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Central Japan

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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early on November 8th, registering an upper 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale in Aichi Prefecture and injuring at least 21 people, while damaging buildings and disrupting Shinkansen and conventional railway services across the region. (News On Japan)

Railways Reopen Following Aichi Earthquake

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The Tokaido Shinkansen resumed normal-speed operations across its entire route at 8:57 a.m. on November 8th after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake disrupted rail services across central Japan, with JR Central reporting delays to 29 bullet trains affecting approximately 17,000 passengers, while Meitetsu restored services across its entire network by 9:15 a.m. following widespread morning suspensions. (News On Japan)

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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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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#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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M5.7 quake strikes central Japan; over 20 injured - Japan Today

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M5.7 quake strikes central Japan; over 20 injured  Japan Today

Art Week Tokyo’s Most Dynamic Event Is Tucked into the Pods of a Capsule Hotel - Observer

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Art Week Tokyo’s Most Dynamic Event Is Tucked into the Pods of a Capsule Hotel  Observer

I Spent My Childhood Summers In Japan — Here’s How I Rediscovered Tokyo - Refinery29

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I Spent My Childhood Summers In Japan — Here’s How I Rediscovered Tokyo  Refinery29

Oceania Riviera Sails Alaska in 2027, All the Way to Tokyo - Joe's Daily

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Oceania Riviera Sails Alaska in 2027, All the Way to Tokyo  Joe's Daily

This must be Little Tokyo - Los Angeles Times

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This must be Little Tokyo  Los Angeles Times

A taste of Myanmar's ethnic diversity comes to Tokyo - Nikkei Asia

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A taste of Myanmar's ethnic diversity comes to Tokyo  Nikkei Asia

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

In Argentina, Pope Leo to Meet Church at Odds With President Milei

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The pontiff’s trip comes amid tensions between the country’s libertarian leader and its Catholic Church, which is deeply committed to social justice.

What to Know About the Mass Shooting in Krakow, Poland

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At least nine people were dead and at least 16 injured after shootings in Krakow and another town, the police said. The motive remains unclear.

What we know so far after Krakow gun attack

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Six people were killed in a random shooting in Krakow's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.

Houthis say at least 33 killed in Saudi air strike

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Saudi Arabia, which leads a coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen, has not commented.

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。

欧州右派政党 トランプ氏離れ鮮明

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日米外相会談 パリG7合わせ調整

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リコー、上期営業利益が倍増の734億円 通期は1,030億円に上方修正 サーマルは分社へ(ビジネス＋IT)

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リコーは2026年11月6日、2027年3月期第2四半期の連結決算を発表した。4～9月の営業利益は734億円で前年同期比107.2％増となり、通期の営業利益予想も950億円から1,030億円へ上方修正

メタのAI「Muse」、文章で指示するだけで自分専用アプリを量産　使える全地域で解禁(ビジネス＋IT)

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メタはAIアプリ「Muse」で、利用者が文章で指示するだけで自分専用の機能を作れる「スペース」の提供を11月6日に始めた。ショッピングや注文管理、旅行計画などのミニアプリをMuse内に作って常駐させ、