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First-ever cafe on Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden grounds is now open

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Green oasis in the center of Tokyo is site of city’s newest cafe serving exclusive coffee blend. With people in Japan long having been fans of cafe culture, Tokyo has plenty of spots in the city in which to sit and sip a cup of coffee. However, there’s never been a cafe on the grounds […]

Godzilla becomes a Japanese randoseru backpack, as do two of his greatest rivals [Photos]

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King of the Monsters looks to become lord of the backpacks. Durability and functionality are the two biggest priorities for Japan’s randoseru backpacks. The boxy bags need to be able to carry everything a student needs on their way to and from school for six years, after all. But in recent years, more and more […]

Chaos at Narita Airport as Smartphone Catches Fire

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A smartphone caught fire at Narita Airport's Terminal 1 shortly after 7:30 a.m. on November 4th, prompting the dispatch of 10 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles before the blaze was extinguished about 30 minutes later, with no injuries reported. (News On Japan)

Southern Japan Braces for Typhoon No. 31

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Strong Typhoon No. 31 is approaching the Ogasawara Islands south of Japan, with storm-force gusts and waves exceeding 5 meters expected through Thursday, November 5, while a weather front fueled by moisture from the storm could also bring heavy rain to parts of the Pacific coast of the Kanto region, according to a weather update issued at 4 p.m. on November 4. (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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Minnie's Funderland to be Final Event for Disney Pal-Palooza Series at Tokyo Disney Resort - WDW News Today

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Minnie's Funderland to be Final Event for Disney Pal-Palooza Series at Tokyo Disney Resort  WDW News Today

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

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on potential Tokyo game: 'It's coming at some point in the near future' - Yahoo Sports

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on potential Tokyo game: 'It's coming at some point in the near future'  Yahoo Sports

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

What Trump’s Midterm Defeat Means for Iran and Oil Prices

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Commentators abroad wondered what President Trump’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics.

Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

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President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.

'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat

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Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.

US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief

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With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.

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 日本政府は動向注視

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リニア工事費 再び増額へ検討

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“AI”のせいで「PostgreSQL 19」の公開が11月にずれ込み？(窓の杜)

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/rss/categories/it.xml

「やじうまの杜」では、ニュース・レビューにこだわらない幅広い話題をお伝えします。 「PostgreSQL 19」の公開が例年よりかなり遅れていますが、これには大規模言語モデル（LLM）、AIの急激な発

ドコモの「d払い」で障害、4日夜～【復旧】(ケータイ Watch)

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/rss/categories/it.xml

NTTドコモ・フィナンシャルグループは5日、決済サービス「d払い」において、一部の支払い方法を利用しづらい障害が発生していると発表した。障害は11月4日22時55分頃から継続して発生している。【追記