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May 19, 2026
2 Japanese Men, 1 Chinese Woman Attacked by Man with Knife in Shanghai Restaurant
SHANGHAI — A man armed with a fruit knife attacked three people at a restaurant a commercial building in eastern Shanghai on Tuesday, result...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Crown Prince Akishino Inspects Elephant Being Cared for at Zoo in Japan’s Chiba Pref.
SNS: Crown Prince Akishino visited Ichihara Elephant Kingdom in Chiba Prefecture to see the elephants and watch a show.
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Newly Restored Dazaifu Tenmangu Main Building Unveiled to Press in Fukuoka Pref.; 1st Restoration Work in 124...
DAZAIFU, Fukuoka — The newly restored honden main building of Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine was unveiled to reporters on Monday in Dazaifu, Fukuok...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Takaichi, Lee Agree to Boost Cooperation on Energy, Defense at Summit in South Korea
ANDONG, South Korea — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on Tuesday and exc...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Creation of Personal Evacuation Plans, Especially for Elderly, Necessary As Japan’s Rainy Season Nears
The season with an increased risk of heavy rain disasters is approaching. Creating an evacuation plan that outlines step-by-step actions for...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Atlanta Bracing to Host 8 World Cup Matches, Including a Semifinal Showdown: Things to Know
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is bracing to host World Cup fans from around the globe and has something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors should prep...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japan Presses Britain to Commit 6 B. Pounds for Fighter Jet: FT
London, May 18 (Jiji Press)—The British government plans to commit around £6 billion to the joint development of a next-generation fighter j...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Naphtha Shortage in Japan Leads to Packaging Changes, Price Hikes
Due to the situation in the Middle East, Japan is facing a shortage of naphtha, a petroleum product used as a raw material for many everyday...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Trump Bought Shares of Kura Sushi USA in February for Around $1 Mil. to $5 Mil.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump bought shares in the U.S. subsidiary of major conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Sushi in February, it...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japanese Restaurant in Saitama Preserves Flavors of Fried Pork Cutlet Loved by French Col. in 20th Century
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama — When heading northwest from Tokorozawa Station on the Seibu Railway and entering a residential area close to Ginza-dor...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Gives up Early Gains as Tech Shares Fall
TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to end lower on Tuesday, as technology heavyweights tracked o...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japan Jan.-March GDP Up Annual 2.1 Pct
Tokyo, May 19 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s gross domestic product in January-March grew 0.5 pct from the previous quarter, or an annualized 2.1 pct,...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Tochigi Robbery-Murder Case: Suspects’ Young Age, Vile Acts Are Horrifying
Does it mean they’ll do anything for money? The vileness of a criminal group that so easily took a person’s life and used high school studen...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Considering Supplementary Budget: Pay Close Attention to Market to Finalize Scale
The turmoil over Iran is certain to continue. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement that she will consider compiling a supplementary...
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May 19, 2026
Nissan Mulling Downsizing Its Yokohama Plant in What Would Be 1st Such Move for Domestic Parts Facility
Nissan Motor Co. is considering downsizing its Yokohama Plant, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. If carried out, it would be the company’s fi...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Essential Goods Cost More in Japan as Naphtha Prices Rise; Consumers to Pay More For Diapers, Sanitary...
Kao Corp. is working with its retail partners to raise prices on sanitary products and disposable diapers from September, it has been learne...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japan Provided Antiviral Medication Avigan to U.K. for Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
The government said Monday it had provided part of its stockpile of the antiviral medication Avigan to Britain amid an outbreak of hantaviru...
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May 19, 2026
Japan Promises to Keep Upholding Multilateralism with U.N.
Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Monday to continue upholding multilateralism led by the United Nat...
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May 19, 2026
Naphtha Distribution Bottlenecks in Japan Attributed to Order Surge
Distribution bottlenecks for naphtha-derived products are being attributed to a surge in orders from businesses anxious about potential supp...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Philippine Pres. Marcos Worried over Possible Taiwan Crisis
Manila, May 18 (Jiji Press)—Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced concern that the country could be involved in a possible contin...
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May 19, 2026
Japan's LDP Urges Boost to Defense Industry in Draft Revisions to 3 Key Security Documents
The Liberal Democratic Party has presented a draft for the revision of Japan’s three key security documents, urging the government to “build...
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May 19, 2026
Red Shirley Poppies in Full Bloom at Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park
People walk through a field of early summer flowers at Showa Kinen Park, which straddles the cities of Tachikawa and Akishima in western Tok...
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May 19, 2026
Japan's Lawson Launches Video Guide for Foreign Customers
Lawson, Inc. has introduced an instructional video to help foreign customers buy hot food sold near cash registers, in an effort to boost sa...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Neymar Picked for Brazil's World Cup Squad despite Doubts on Fitness
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar made Brazil’s World Cup squad on Monday, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
26 Points Mark 30 C or Above So Far on Tuesday, Fukushima Hottest at 33.1 C
There were 26 observation points where the highest temperatures reached 30 C or above as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorol...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japanese Ballet Dancer, 15, Wins Grand Prix in Junior Division of Youth America Grand Prix in Houston
A 15-year-old Japanese boy won a major prize in the Youth America Grand Prix, an international competition considered a stepping stone for y...
The Japan News
May 19, 2026
Japan Arrests Americans over Stunt at Baby Monkey Punch’s Zoo
Tokyo, May 18, 2026 (AFP-Jiji) – Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a...
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May 19, 2026
Japan's Economy Grows at Solid Pace in Q1, but Iran War Set to Upend Momentum
TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter on solid exports and consumption, data showed, thou...
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May 19, 2026
Federal Court Rejects Elon Musk's Claims against OpenAI, Saying He Filed His Lawsuit Too Late
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them...
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May 19, 2026
Strong Quake in South China Kills 2 and Triggers Evacuation of 7,000
BEIJING (AP) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and trigg...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Disaster Preparedness App for Foreigners Dedicated U.S. Tsunami Victim; ‘Mr. Monty’ Surely Happy,...
MORIOKA — A mentor and former teacher of an American killed by a tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake has developed a smar...
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May 18, 2026
Paddies Glowing at Sunset Lay Out Beautiful Scenery in Fukushima Pref., Japan
An enchanting scene of rice paddies bathed in the evening glow unfolds in Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture — a leading rice-producing area in...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Japan Mulls Introducing Early-Warning Drones to Strengthen Pacific Surveillance, Aims to Cover ‘Blind...
The government is considering introducing to the Self-Defense Forces drones equipped with early warning radar that is capable of monitoring...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Listed Companies’ Financial Results: Enhance Crisis Management Skills to Sustain Growth
It is welcome news that listed companies have reported strong financial results one after another, buoyed by a tailwind from the artificial...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Summer Sports: Be Careful of Heat, Lightning, Bears
People should stay alert for a number of things when enjoying sports during the coming season. In addition to the well-known dangers of inte...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Heat in 2 Japanese Cities Rise to 35 C, Marking New High for Year
Temperatures in Hita, Oita Prefecture, and Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, reached 35.3 C on Monday, as temperatures rose nationwide from the mor...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Cyberattack Drill Highlights Shortage of Power Supply Vehicles; Authorities Seek to Protect Vital Social...
The nation’s first official tabletop exercise against cyberattacks has brought a number of issues to light, including the insufficient numbe...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Naphtha Shortage Concern Hits Car Manufacture Industry, Impacting Thinner Supplies, Hiking Tire Prices
The de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is having a ripple effect on the car manufacture and repair industries in Japan.
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Toronto, One of the Most Diverse Cities in the World, Will Host 6 World Cup Games: 5 Things to Know
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, will host six World Cup games, including the first-ever such...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Asian Games a Litmus Test for Future Olympics in Japan; Enthusiasm Growing as Steps Taking to Prevent Corruption
Interest in hosting major sports events is gradually picking up, after declining amid corruption scandals linked to the Tokyo Games, accordi...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Survey: 84% Support Hosting International Sports Events in Japan, Baseball Tops List as Event Most Want to See
A recent survey showed 84% of people support Japan hosting major international sports events, outnumbering the 13% who oppose the idea.
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Houston Will Give World Cup Fans a Taste of BBQ, Texas Heat: 5 Things to Know about Space City
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston will host the FIFA World Cup for the first time this summer. If you’re heading to the Space City to take in the tourn...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Japan's Nikkei Slips for Third Day as Global Bond Selloff, Mideast War Weigh
TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Monday for a third consecutive day, as a global bond market selloff and es...
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May 18, 2026
Noto Airport to Be Nicknamed ‘Noto Satoyama Pokémon with You Airport’; 1st Airport in World to Bear...
NOTO, Ishikawa — Noto Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture is set to be nicknamed “Noto Satoyama Pokémon with You Airport,” the Ishikawa Prefectur...
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May 18, 2026
600 People from across Japan Participate in ‘Michinoku Coastal Trail Walk in Natori with Pokémon Local...
NATORI, Miyagi – A walking event was held Sunday on the Michinoku Coastal Trail that links the four northern prefectures of Aomori, Iwate Mi...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Top-Ranking Seoul National University to Admit More Japan Students as Part of New Global Talent Division,...
Seoul National University (SNU) plans to enroll more Japanese students, in line with its establishment of an international student-only prog...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Japan's Hyogo, Oita Prefectures May Reach 35 C, with Tokyo to See High of 29 C
Due to a high-pressure system covering the Japanese archipelago, temperatures began rising across the country from early Monday morning. Som...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Portable Charger Catches Fire on Tokyo's Tokyu Ikegami Line, Injuring Passenger
A junior high school student’s backpack caught fire while he was aboard a stationary train at Hatanodai Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line in...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026
Dodgers Think Roki Sasaki Is Finally on His Way to Realizing His Potential after Dominating Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Roki Sasaki’s eventful major league career finally appears to be going the way most everyone expected when he joined...
The Japan News
May 18, 2026