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Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, renowned for his role as Shang Tsung, passes away in California in the company of his family
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, renowned for portraying a malevolent sorcerer in the 'Mortal Kombat' films, as well as his performances in "The Last Emperor," "Memoirs of a Geisha," and "The Man in the High Castle," has passed away
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Japan may encounter a possible challenge on three fronts as deeper connections form between China, Russia, and North Korea
A de facto alliance between China, Russia, and North Korea poses the risk of establishing a "new world order," which might result in Tokyo confronting a three-pronged challenge in the future, according to a report published by a think tank affiliated with Japan's defence ministry
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Comments made by the Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, have led to patrols by the Chinese coast guard
China dispatched coast guard ships through the waters close to the Japan-governed Senkaku Islands, as tensions rose following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan
780
Incidents of bear attacks in Japan rise as a man is hurt in the most recent encounter
A man in his fifties has been taken to hospital following an encounter with a bear in Japan's Fukushima prefecture, marking the latest in an increasing number of incidents that have caused alarm in the nation
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New Japan–US agreement seeks to safeguard supply networks for essential materials
Japan's newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has pledged to usher in a "golden era" in her nation's ties with the US during the beginning of a discussion with Donald Trump in Tokyo
558
The trial of the individual accused of killing Shinzo Abe commences in Japan, with the defence referencing a sorrowful history in their plea for leniency
The eagerly anticipated trial of the individual charged with the murder of former prime minister Shinzo Abe commences on Tuesday
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles for the first time in five months prior to Trump's visit to Asia
On Wednesday, North Korea conducted its initial ballistic missile tests in five months, only a few days ahead of a meeting anticipated to include U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in South Korea
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Japan's first ever female Prime Minister encounters significant political and economic hurdles
Japan appointed Sanae Takaichi as its inaugural female prime minister on Tuesday, positioning the nation for a shift towards right-wing politics
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Tomiichi Murayama, the former Prime Minister of Japan who issued an apology for the wartime atrocities of World War II, has passed away at the age of 101
Japan's ex-prime minister, who expressed remorse for his nation's actions during the Second World War, has passed away at the age of 101
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
The US Geological Survey reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred close to the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down following defeats in elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday his decision to step down, potentially leading to a protracted phase of policy stagnation at a precarious time for the world's fourth-largest economy
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India has successfully carried out a test of the Agni-5 ballistic missile, which is able to deliver a nuclear warhead anywhere within China
The Agni-5 medium-range ballistic missile also features in Narendra Modi's defence strategy regarding Pakistan
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Two fighters pass away in Japan within days following injuries sustained during matches
Japanese boxer Hiromasa Urakawa passes away due to injuries sustained during a tournament in Tokyo
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British F-35 jet fighter conducts emergency landing in Japan
A fighter jet's emergency landing impacts certain flights at Kagoshima Airport
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The United States increases tariffs to highest point in one hundred years, causing alarm among trading partners
Trump's newly implemented tariff scheme has taken effect, imposing the steepest duties seen in a hundred years
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Tsunami heading for Hawaii: flights cancelled, roads blocked, residents urged to evacuate immediately
Evacuation centers are being established across the island state of Hawaii as the densely populated island anticipates tsunami waves to hit the coast throughout Wednesday
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How economic hardship and anti-immigrant fears are fuelling Japan’s far-right resurgence
Nationalists attract disillusioned first-time voters by advocating for a return to family values and restrictions on immigration.
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First-ever Birkin bag becomes most expensive in history — sold for €8.6 million
Worn, scratched, and stained — original Hermès Birkin bag sells for €8.6 million, smashing auction record
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UK government tests emergency alert system: phones will sound loudly even on silent mode
Every phone in the UK will blast a ten-second alert at some point this year to prepare residents for receiving information in a crisis.
685
Resilience disappears: Japanese spacecraft meant to make history falls silent after Moon landing
Resilience would have made history as the first non-US commercial lander to achieve a successful touchdown.
487
Trump announces 50% tariff on steel and aluminum — but what’s behind the “greatness” of the Japan deal?
President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will aid workers, but questions raised over the nature of Nippon Steel investment
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Japan unveils world’s first titanium solar panel, 1000 times more powerful
The current race among companies is to discover new forms of clean energy to advance in the industry.
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Three workers die from suspected hydrogen sulfide inhalation at Japan’s Takayu Onsen
Hydrogen sulfide gives Takayu Onsen its unmistakable sulfurous smell but can be dangerous if inhaled in high enough concentrations
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Kanye West reportedly loses $20M Japan deal after Grammys scandal
Sources in Tokyo report that Kanye West lost a $20 million deal to perform in Japan due to his controversial stunt at the Grammys.
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Hammer attack in Tokyo classroom leaves eight students injured, suspect arrested
Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom
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