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Actor Kimura draws big crowd to Gifu festival

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Emperor has medical check

The Emperor underwent an MRI examination on Sunday to see if there are any problems with his prostate gland.

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Tokyo, Seoul begin coordination to hold summit talks in S.E. Asia

The governments of Japan and South Korea have begun coordination to hold a summit meeting of the leaders of the two countries on the sidelines of international conferences to be held in Southeast Asia from Nov. 10 to 16, sources said.

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Hashimoto adds world gold to Olympic all-around title

LIVERPOOL -- Following up on his triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, Daiki Hashimoto joined legendary compatriot Kohei Uchimura as the only Japanese gymnasts in history to win men's all-around titles at both the Olympics and the World Championships.

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3 members of King & Prince to leave group

Three of the five members of the male idol group King Prince will leave the crew in the spring of next year, entertainment agency giant Johnny Associates Inc. announced Friday.

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Hanyu, in showbiz debut, reprises gold-medal act

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu, who retired from competitive skating this summer to launch a career of producing and performing in exhibitions, skated in his first ice show since then on Friday in Yokohama.

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Yokohama F.Marinos wins 1st title in 3 seasons

KOBE -- Yokohama F. Marinos clinched their first J.League first-division title in three seasons and fifth overall with a 3-1 victory over Vissel Kobe at Noevir Stadium Kobe on Saturday, ending Kawasaki Frontale's two-year reign at the top of Japanese soccer.

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Hayashi, Blinken condemn North Korea

MUNSTER, Germany -- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly condemned the latest round of North Korean ballistic missile launches on the sidelines of a Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting in Munster, Germany.

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Japan, U.S., S. Korea arranging summit talks to bolster deterrence against N. Korea

A summit meeting between Japan, the United States and South Korea is likely to be held in mid-November with a view to strengthening deterrence against North Korea, according to government sources.

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Japan, Germany to enhance cooperation against China

MUNSTER -- Japan and Germany confirmed Thursday that the two countries will deepen security and defense cooperation in consideration of China's increasingly hegemonic moves.

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Man resembling Ohsho murder suspect caught on security video

A man resembling the suspect linked to the fatal shooting of the president of a gyoza restaurant chain in 2013 was caught on a security camera near the president's house in Kyoto the day before the murder, investigative sources said.

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Museum destroyed by tsunami to reopen nearly 12 years later

RIKUZENTAKATA, Iwate -- The municipal museum in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, is set to reopen to the public on Saturday for the first time since it was destroyed in the tsunami triggered by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake 11 years and eight months ago.

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Govt to create special budget category for air, sea port defense

The government is poised to create a special category in the budget to develop public infrastructure such as air and sea ports for defense purposes, according to government sources.

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Skymark applies for relisting on TSE after shoring up base

Skymark Airlines, the budget carrier that went bankrupt in 2015, has applied to be relisted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

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Emperor, Empress meet German president, first lady

The Emperor and Empress met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and first lady Elke Budenbender at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

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Tiremakers accelerate use of eco-friendly biomass for rubber

Leading tiremakers are accelerating their development of tires made with biomass.

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Artist re-creates Shuri Castle painting

NAHA -- A young artist has reproduced a classic Chinese painting lost in the massive fire that destroyed Shuri Castle in Naha three years ago.

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Imperial family's New Year greetings to resume

The Imperial family will offer New Year greetings at the Imperial Palace for the first time in three years to a limited number of well-wishers who applied in advance, the Imperial Household Agency announced.

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South Korea expedites efforts to establish Iron Dome-style air defense system

SEOUL -- The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is expediting efforts to develop an advanced air defense system to counter North Korean rocket launches.

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'World's strongest fighter jet' heading for Kadena

The U.S. military is considering gradually retiring F-15 fighter jets stationed at its Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture and replacing them with enhanced fighters over about two years, according to Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada.

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717 individuals, 29 organizations to be honored with fall medals

The government on Wednesday published a list of 717 individuals and 29 organizations that are to receive this year's autumn decorations for their contributions to society. Of the individuals, 158 are women.

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Japan eyes hosting meeting with Central Asia foreign ministers

The government is considering hosting a December meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and five Central Asian nations of the former Soviet bloc, according to several Japanese government sources.

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41 traditional dances expected to get UNESCO heritage status

Furyu odori, a collection of 41 traditional Japanese dances, is expected to be registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

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Johnny & Associates VP Takizawa resigns

Johnny & Associates, Inc., Japan's leading entertainment agency, announced Tuesday that its vice president left the company at the end of October. According to the agency, Hideaki Takizawa, 40, offered to resign from his position as vice president in mid-September.

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Command post planned to direct active cyber defense

A command post to direct the nation's defense against cyber-attacks is being planned for the Cabinet Secretariat, according to government sources.

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