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Latest forecast says peak sakura season is coming very early in 2026. With this year’s first reports of the opening of cherry blossoms in Japan, sakura season is officially underway. However, that doe
A wave of nationalism has washed the country in the wake of a fierce border conflict with Cambodia last year.
The Reform U.K. leader and his allies are betting that a powerful brand of populism can carry him to 10 Downing Street.
Four years in the making, the new Panorama Box series shows Miyazaki’s art is “evolving”. Hayao Miyazaki is known for being a brilliant illustrator and director, and part of what makes him so skilled
Police handled 1,546 cases of stalking last year, up by 205 from the preceding year.
One common explanation points to the stereotype that women are naturally suited to supportive or caregiving roles.
The figure has increased for 22 years in a row, police agency data shows.
The U.S. spy community's assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo's view.
It’s time to chow down on all of the pastries inspired by Fujiya’s famous brand of Milky candy and its little girl mascot, Peko-chan. Perhaps no other candy holds as special of a place in Japan’s nati
A commission approved a gold coin featuring Donald Trump's image. What does this mean for souvenir hunters visiting Japan?
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