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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Meet Takumi Kanaya: The Rising Star in Golf

Golf enthusiasts, get ready for a new name to remember: Takumi Kanaya. This young golfer is making waves on the PGA Tour, and his journey is just beginning. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 23, 1998, Takumi was introduced to golf at a tender age of five. His parents, Miyako Kanaya and her husband, n

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Oct 24 2025HEALTH

Japan's Shift: Cigarettes vs. Heated Tobacco Products

Japan is seeing a big change in how people smoke. Heated tobacco products, or HTPs, are becoming more popular. This is interesting because it shows how people are looking for different ways to smoke. HTPs are not the same as regular cigarettes. They heat tobacco instead of burning it. This makes th

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Oct 19 2025SPORTS

Nasa Hataoka: The Golfer Who Shook the World

Nasa Hataoka, a name that echoes ambition, is a testament to what determination can achieve. Born in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, her parents named her after NASA, hoping she would achieve the extraordinary. And she did. At just 17, she made history by becoming the youngest and first amateur to win t

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Oct 18 2025EDUCATION

Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Stories, Struggles, and Triumphs

May is a special time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). This month, many people and organizations are sharing stories from the AAPI community. One important story is about the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in Washington, D.

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Sep 19 2025POLITICS

Japan's Bold Move: Fighter Jets Join NATO Allies

Japan is making a big move. They are sending eight planes, including four powerful F-15 fighters, to NATO bases in the U. S. , Canada, and Europe. This is a first for Japan. Their planes have never been to Canada or Europe before. A total of 180 people from different air bases in Japan are part of

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Sep 07 2025POLITICS

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns: A Look at the Fallout

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, has stepped down after a short time in office. This move came after his party faced significant losses in recent elections. Ishiba, known for his centrist views, had been under pressure from more conservative members of his party to resign. Ishiba had been tr

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Sep 07 2025POLITICS

Who Might Be Japan's Next Leader?

Japan is at a crossroads. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stepped down after a series of election losses. This opens the door for a new leader, but the path isn't straightforward. The ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has lost its majority in both parliamentary chambers. This means

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Aug 30 2025BUSINESS

Japan's Stealthy Stablecoin Strategy

Japan is making waves in the crypto world, but not in the way you might expect. While other countries are loudly announcing their crypto plans, Japan has been quietly building a strong foundation for stablecoins. The country was the first to create rules for stablecoins, but it hasn't had its own ye

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Aug 29 2025FINANCE

Foreign Investors Take a Break from Japanese Stocks

Last week, something changed in the world of Japanese stocks. Foreign investors, who had been buying up shares for nearly two months, decided to take a step back. They sold off a whopping 496. 8 billion yen worth of Japanese stocks. This was the first time in nine weeks they had done this, according

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Aug 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Institute: A New Take on Stephen King's Story?

The Institute, a show based on Stephen King's 2019 novel, wrapped up its first season with a mixed response. Critics weren't entirely convinced, but the show got renewed for a second season anyway. The story revolves around Tim Jamieson, played by Ben Barnes, who finds himself in a place filled with

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