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Thousands of dollars for a single bolt of fabric? Here's why Japan's kimono connoisseurs gladly pay an arm and a leg for a stretch of Oshima "tsumugi" silk. 👉 ebx.sh/wt0Tvj

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 1h

FamilyMart's blue, green and white socks have become an unofficial fashion statement. Now, the convenience store chain has a new footwear line — but you'll have to travel across Japan to collect them all. 👉 ebx.sh/GK2nZV

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 1h

Even if you missed out on a spot for this year's Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you originally thought. 👉 ebx.sh/XiAOdG

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 2h

Major convenience store chains in Japan are expanding their apparel offerings, including clothing and fashion accessories, to attract more young consumers. 👉 ebx.sh/7XNw5p

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 2h

Japan has immense offshore wind potential, but high expectations for the industry have fallen flat amid cost and environmental concerns. Cutting-edge tech might be able to solve one of those issues. 👉 ebx.sh/3ZjFpp

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 2h

The Olympic Council of Asia said that a near 20% jump in revenue, strong viewership and a slew of world records proved the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were a success, despite logistical problems that plagued the showpiece.

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Olympic Council of Asia touts Asian Games as success despite logistical issues

OCA Director General Husain Al-Musallam said that at a time when the Games must be sustainable and financially viable, the Aichi-Nagoya model was one worth copying.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 4h

"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" set the template. Now "Mitani" offers a different look at sushi, following a Tokyo chef whose philosophy extends beyond the plate. 👉 ebx.sh/PdICUh

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 5h

Editorial: Japan needs immigrants to address labor shortages, but policymakers must balance tighter rules and integration requirements with ensuring that foreign workers can contribute to the economy without being a burden.

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Immigration reform should help the country, not punish immigrants

The changes to permanent residency requirements add stricter income and pension standards, language requirements and raise fees substantially.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 16h

Japan's security rests not only on the ships and aircraft patrolling its waters and skies, but also the invisible network resting on the ocean floor. 👉 ebx.sh/KZE4qh

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 18h

The autumn session of parliament could prove to be Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's defining political moment and determine her political fortunes. 👉 ebx.sh/7u5Tvh

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 19h

In Yuri Takei's commercial film debut "F(r)iction," Koshi Mizukami offers a compelling performance as a rookie stage actor who gets wrapped up in a role as a murder victim. 👉 ebx.sh/VyZDgx

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 19h

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a "roaring comeback" in American auto manufacturing following aggressive trade policy, but analysts view the cumulative impact as more of a mixed bag.

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Trump tariffs a mixed bag for U.S. auto industry

Trump has claimed a “roaring comeback” in U.S. auto manufacturing following aggressive trade policy, but analysts say its more of a mixed bag.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 19h

South Korea won men's soccer gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating host Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and a series of damaging controversies.

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South Korea lifts gloom around soccer team with Asian Games gold

Japan was looking to win gold for the first time since 2010 and was coached by Go Oiwa, who will take over the senior national team after next year’s Asian Cup.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 20h

North Korea claimed Sunday that a military drill involving an "intermediate-range strategic missile" saw the weapon fly 1,000 kilometers — around 300 km further than estimates by Tokyo and Seoul.

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North Korea says intermediate missile’s range bests Tokyo and Seoul estimates

North Korea has claimed that a launch of an intermediate-range missile saw the weapon fly 1,000 km — 300 km further than estimates by Tokyo and Seoul.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 22h

The 20-year-old suspect, who has denied the charges, is suspected of killing a woman and stealing her backpack and wallet at a hotel in Naha. 👉 ebx.sh/NTRH4h

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 22h

Munetaka Murakami belted a two-run homer off All-Star Parker Messick and five pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.

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Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS

The White Sox have won three consecutive games to begin their postseason.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 23h

Grabbing a convenience store egg salad sandwich is a rite of pilgrimage for any visitor to Japan. But "Sando: The Art of the Japanese Sandwich" shows how much higher the humble bite can fly. 👉 ebx.sh/UOeX3m

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 04/10/2026

Tequila in Japan was so bad it used to be drunk as punishment for losing a darts game. Ikuma Hayashi set out to change that image. 👉 ebx.sh/83W2lP

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 04/10/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new trade retaliation against South Korea if it doesn't follow through with an investment in a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska.

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Trump threatens South Korea over Alaska LNG project dispute

Seoul has said it only agreed to the $54 billion plan if it proves economically viable.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 04/10/2026

Another rapidly depopulating town in Japan tries art to save itself. Maebashi, in Gunma Prefecture, has also done a decade of rebuilding to go with it. Will it work? 👉 ebx.sh/GxTE03

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Commentary: Japan's hometown tax system thrives because it lets taxpayers redirect part of their taxes for tangible rewards while boosting regional economies despite complaints from wealthier municipalities.

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This Japanese tax has a problem: It’s too popular

A system with winners must have losers, and in this case, they are the places, mainly prosperous cities, watching their tax revenue flow elsewhere.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Japanese judo officials said they had never seen anything like it after eventual champion Rin Maeda appeared to be bitten by her Chinese opponent at the Asian Games.

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Chinese judoka accused of biting as home hope wins Asian Games gold

Maeda was awarded victory in the quarterfinal bout in Nagoya when Tang Jing was disqualified just over a minute into the contest.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

With a scholastic life spent outside of the culture and teachings of the public school system, it can be easy for students at international schools to get stuck in a bubble. But some find ways to break through.

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How students in Japan strive to escape the international school bubble

With a life spent outside the public school system, some students at international schools struggle to integrate into broader Japanese society.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Thousands of dollars for a single bolt of fabric? Here's why Japan's kimono connoisseurs gladly pay an arm and a leg for a stretch of Oshima "tsumugi" silk. 👉 ebx.sh/2b6zMs

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

U.S. carmakers are losing out to their Asian rivals at home, and the situation may worsen if Chinese firms are able to enter the U.S. market. 👉 ebx.sh/GKryYj

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Chinese construction of a runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago is well underway with analysts estimating it could be completed by mid-2027. 👉 ebx.sh/B64jxw

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

The governor of Ibaraki Prefecture said he will not give his approval for a second-stage survey for designating a nuclear waste disposal site. 👉 ebx.sh/5Sby7i

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Japan's government released a draft of requirements for a "secondary capital" designation, with Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka meeting the criteria. 👉 ebx.sh/MCsdLT

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Taiwan has finally received its first two of a batch of 66 new fighter jets after months of delays, bolstering its air defenses against China. 👉 ebx.sh/1gEoLZ

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new trade retaliation against South Korea if it doesn't follow through with an investment in a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska.

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Trump threatens South Korea over Alaska LNG project dispute

Seoul has said it only agreed to the $54 billion plan if it proves economically viable.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" set the template. Now "Mitani" offers a different look at sushi, following a Tokyo chef whose philosophy extends beyond the plate. 👉 ebx.sh/FmYK6M

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

Even if you missed out on a spot for this year's Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you originally thought. 👉 ebx.sh/FNa2rG

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

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Immigration reform should help the country, not punish immigrants

The changes to permanent residency requirements add stricter income and pension standards, language requirements and raise fees substantially.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 03/10/2026

The launch comes after a landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone last month. 👉 ebx.sh/IUW9Uo

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 02/10/2026

Tokyo consumer inflation was 2.7% in September, breaking 2% for the first time since December 2025, as the price of bento lunches jumped 28.1% year over year. 👉 ebx.sh/oLffjQ

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