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World Series averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan, including 15.9 for Game 2
The World Series is averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan through two gamesEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Hana Wakimoto of Japan shoots 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of LPGA's Toto Classic
Hana Wakimoto of Japan shot a 9-under 63 to lead by two shots after the first round of the LPGA's Toto Classic in JapanSports - ABC News - October 31 -
World Series drew larger audience in Japan than NBA Finals did in U.S. this year
So it turns out Japan really wanted to watch Shohei Ohtani in the World Series.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions
Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck driversTech - ABC News - November 2 -
With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan
With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation’s historyEntertainment - ABC News - November 2 -
With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan
With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation’s historySports - ABC News - November 2 -
U.S participates in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test
On Thursday, North Korea test-fired the newly developed Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in nearly a year.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
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Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks
While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
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Kiss chaste: number of high school boys in Japan who have had first kiss falls to record lows
Polls showing downward trend in kissing indicates a move away from ‘real physical sexual activity’ that could affect country’s birthrate, experts say. Just one in five of boys at senior high school ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Japan plans ‘conveyor belt road’ linking Tokyo and Osaka amid delivery driver shortage
It is hoped ‘innovative’ 24-hour design will also cut carbon emissions, as demand for delivery services soars. Six decades after the bullet train first whisked passengers between Tokyo and Osaka, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties
Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up ...World - ABC News - November 7 -
Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald TrumpWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Japan’s parliament re-elects PM Shigeru Ishiba despite bruising election result
Ishiba’s governing coalition lost majority and needs to find new partner or get consent from opposition to enact policy. Japan’s parliament re-elected the prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on Monday ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Lightspeed Studios launches new Japan game dev studio led by Hideaki Itsuno
Lightspeed Studios, a division of Tencent, said that it has established Lightspeed Japan Studio, a new game development studio headed by game director Hideaki Itsuno. The studio will be focused on ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal
Deep in a dark warehouse, the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanksWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month
The Japanese army's fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an incident last monthWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Japan GDP expands by 0.3% in third quarter, snapping two quarters of year-on-year declines
GDP rose 0.2% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while also expanding 0.9% on an annualized basis.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia
President Biden met with South Korea's president and Japan's new prime minister at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He said cooperation with the allies is integral to countering North ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Japan's minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 16 -
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
USWNT joined by Australia, Colombia and Japan for 2025 SheBelieves Cup; Four team tournament kicks off Feb. 20
SheBelieves Cup will be the first games of 2025 for the USWNTSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table
Core inflation came in at 2.3%, down from September's 2.4% but higher than the 2.2% that was expected.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago
