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Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Tochigi Prison, which houses 456 inmates, is a microcosm of what female prisons across the nation are facing, from a rising foreign population to mental health issues.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi tops 2025 income rankings for Japan party heads
The prime minister earned ¥36.41 million in 2025 while the average income among nine party leaders stood at ¥24.53 million.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s factory output rises as Iran fallout stays manageable
The government says it can secure enough crude oil through March 2028 by cultivating alternative procurements to the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
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Speed trap camera stolen from Saitama Police while in use
They must have stolen it very quickly, but it looks like we’ll never know how fast they were going. When it comes to catching motorists driving too fast in Japan, speed traps are sometimes referred to
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
With barley tea going into glasses as the weather heats up, we find out what goes into making barley tea. With summertime here, people in Japan are increasingly reaching for one of its favorite drinks
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan announces aid for domestic AI development project
The industry ministry aims to help the country catch up with the United States and China in AI technology.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mt Fuji installs new emergency shelters ahead of the 2026 climbing season
New reinforced shelters are designed to protect climbers from volcanic eruptions, falling rocks and lightning. As Mt Fuji prepares for the start of the 2026 climbing season on 1 July, two new emergenc
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan falls in gut-wrenching fashion as Brazil strikes late to win World Cup clash
Brazil will play the winner of Tuesday's clash between Cote d'Ivoire and Norway on July 5 in New Jersey in the next round.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thai mother sentenced for trafficking daughter to Tokyo sex trade
The mother entered Japan with her daughter in June last year on the pretext of sightseeing before abandoning the girl at the massage parlor, according to a court in Bangkok.
Source: The Japan Times
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China blacklists more Japanese entities as row deepens
The move is the latest by Beijing to tighten restrictions on firms and entities it claims are tied to Tokyo's "remilitarization."
Source: The Japan Times
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