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Yokohama’s Mayoral Race Includes a Pritzker-Winning Architect and Scandal-Hit Former Mayor

Seven candidates are vying to lead Japan’s second-largest city, with lawyer Atsumi Harasawa reportedly leading the race

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Model and Runner Likou Alex Pellier's Perfect Day in Tokyo

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Japan’s Late-Life Divorces Hit a Record Share. Why Are Women Calling It Quits?

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This Tokyo Barbershop Cut the Emperor's Hair for Three Generations

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‘Not Just an Accident’: Family Seeks Murder Charge in Fatal Nagoya Fall

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Model and Runner Likou Alex Pellier's Perfect Day in Tokyo

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Japan’s Late-Life Divorces Hit a Record Share. Why Are Women Calling It Quits?

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This Tokyo Barbershop Cut the Emperor's Hair for Three Generations

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‘Not Just an Accident’: Family Seeks Murder Charge in Fatal Nagoya Fall

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A Record 85,000 Students in Japan Need Help Learning Japanese

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Japan Bans Tourists From Taking JLPT Exams

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Japan's Most Popular Baby Names for 2025 Prove Blue Is the New Black

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Japan's 2025 Buzzword of the Year Nominations

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Anna Yagi Was Killed. Why Are People Doxxing Her?

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Japan Is Facing a Growing Cybersecurity Crisis | News Roundup

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Why Japan's Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace

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Sightings of Japan’s Most-Wanted Fugitive Surge in Kanto Region

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Content Creator Kristine Fel's Perfect Day in Tokyo

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Beer Just Got Cheaper in Japan — Here's Why

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Japan’s Top Mascot for 2026 Has Been Crowned

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A History of US Military Incidents in Okinawa: The Cases That Shaped Public Anger

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