Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

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Daughter of aging Hiroshima A-bomb survivor wavers over how to pass on message of peace

Daughter of aging Hiroshima A-bomb survivor wavers over...

HIROSHIMA -- "Do you want me and the family to pass on your story?"When the daug...

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Easy Japanese news in translation: Big snowman appears at hot spring resort in Yamagata Pref.

Easy Japanese news in translation: Big snowman appears ...

A giant snowman has appeared at Hijiori Onsen hot spring resort in the village o...

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close in late September after 58 years

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close in l...

Department store operator Sogo & Seibu Co will close its Seibu store in Tokyo's ...

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Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data...

Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to...

MONEY
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U.S. filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000

U.S. filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employer...

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Yoshiike Sangetsu Gardens: A Meiji era-inspired garden

Yoshiike Sangetsu Gardens: A Meiji era-inspired garden

Hakone has always been a favorite holiday destination for locals and tourists. J...

LIFESTYLE
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Train delays in Japan: Why they happen and how to handle them

Train delays in Japan: Why they happen and how to handl...

Japanese trains are legendary. They’re fast, clean and their punctuality makes t...

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Economy ministry warns against panic buying of toilet paper

Economy ministry warns against panic buying of toilet p...

Social media really is a great way for governments to disseminate information to...

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Sudden rent hike triggers lawsuits in Tokyo

Sudden rent hike triggers lawsuits in Tokyo

In June 2024, a couple living in a rental apartment in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward rec...

CULTURE
Koji Yakusho, a master of versatility, reflects on four decades of acting

Koji Yakusho, a master of versatility, reflects on four...

The veteran performer shares his insights on layered characters, aging and "Perf...

CULTURE
The WBC was a hit in Japan. Watching it wasn’t.

The WBC was a hit in Japan. Watching it wasn’t.

Netflix's WBC streaming push included "Hometown Hero" viewings, but many fans in...

CULTURE
‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’: A visually rich sequel with a thematic wobble

‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’: A visually rich sequel ...

The "Poupelle of Chimney Town" team is back with a more expansive sequel that tr...

CULTURE
Music Awards Japan sets June return in Tokyo

Music Awards Japan sets June return in Tokyo

A week of events will precede the June 13 ceremony, which has expanded entries a...

BUSINESS
Female economist to lead key panel at Japan’s GPIF in a first

Female economist to lead key panel at Japan’s GPIF in a...

Yuri Okina will start her five-year term as the chair of the GPIF's 10-person ma...

BUSINESS
Japan invites Blanchard to panel in bid to boost global outreach

Japan invites Blanchard to panel in bid to boost global...

Sanae Takaichi's administration wants to showcase its so-called responsible fisc...

BUSINESS
South Korea’s defense startups surge as global conflicts flare

South Korea’s defense startups surge as global conflict...

Domestic manufacturers can churn out NATO- standard weapons cheaper and quicker ...