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Japanese, Koreans bottom of global love life survey
TOKYO: Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely followed by South Koreans, a global survey…
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Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji
The number of visitors to Japan’s most famous mountain has exploded in recent years and authorities have struggled to reduce…
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North Korean troops in Ukraine war ‘extremely significant’ for East Asia security: Japan minister
KYIV: Japan’s foreign minister warned on Saturday (Nov 16) that North Korean troops entering the Ukraine conflict would have an…
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Japan PM Ishiba expresses concern to Chinese President Xi Jinping over South China Sea situation
China has ramped up military pressure on Taiwan in recent years to pressure Taipei into accepting its claims of sovereignty,…
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Biden meets South Korea, Japan leaders for pre-Trump huddle on risk
LIMA: US President Joe Biden met with Japanese and South Korean leaders on Friday (Nov 15) as they sought to cement…
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Japan’s Princess Mikasa, great aunt to emperor, dies aged 101
TOKYO: Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan’s royal family and great aunt to the emperor, died aged 101 on Friday…
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Japan’s latest tourism headache is American arrested for damaging Tokyo shrine
TOKYO: An American arrested for defacing a sacred Tokyo shrine became the latest example of Japan’s struggle to cope with…
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Explore Japan’s indigenous Ainu culture: Upopoy & Marimo Festival
In this episode of Explore Japan, join us as we discover the vibrant culture and traditions of Japan’s Indigenous Ainu…
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Asia
‘Weak leader’: Japan PM Ishiba has his work cut out on economy, US ties after surviving parliament vote, say analysts
NEED TO BOOST PUBLIC SUPPORT Japan will hold elections next year for the less powerful upper house. The ruling coalition…
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Japan PM set to form minority government
AFFAIR SCANDAL “In order to stay in power, Ishiba needs to pass the government budget this winter. It will mean…
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