Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor

Tomas Kauer - Senior News Editor

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Member since Dec 20, 2024 tomas@associatednews.agency

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MONEY
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Bessent warns unstable yen could lead to higher U.S. interest rates

Bessent warns unstable yen could lead to higher U.S. in...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday disclosed a letter justifying la...

TRAVEL
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A walking tour of Mojiko Retro, Kyushu’s historic port

A walking tour of Mojiko Retro, Kyushu’s historic port

Situated in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Mojiko Retro is a historic port area...

LIVING
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FamilyMart reveals new T-shirt uniforms, relaxes hair color rules for staff… but is it all too casual?

FamilyMart reveals new T-shirt uniforms, relaxes hair c...

Japan is known for its formalities, especially when it comes to customer service...

HEADLINES
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2 confirmed dead after students swept offshore in southwestern Japan

2 confirmed dead after students swept offshore in south...

Two people were confirmed dead Saturday during a search for students who were sw...

HEADLINES
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Japan to turn former steel mill site in western Japan into defense hub

Japan to turn former steel mill site in western Japan i...

Japan's Defense Ministry has signed a contract with Nippon Steel Corp to acquire...

HEADLINES
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Japan's births rise 0.8% in Jan-June; 1st increase in 11 years

Japan's births rise 0.8% in Jan-June; 1st increase in 1...

The number of children born in Japan in the first six months of 2026 rose 0.8 pe...

NEWS UPDATES
Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexuality falls flat

Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexualit...

The Netflix series tries to destigmatize conversations about sex with unflinchin...

NEWS UPDATES
10 years on, Pikotaro was more than a viral novelty

10 years on, Pikotaro was more than a viral novelty

The 44-second song was embraced worldwide and even helped break the ice between ...

BUSINESS
Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions

Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August fore...

The figure marked the largest-ever monthly amount spent on yen-buying, dollar-se...

BUSINESS
Fed chief’s inflation warning sets up September showdown

Fed chief’s inflation warning sets up September showdown

Analysts say Fed chair Kevin Warsh will have to raise interest rates this year i...

BUSINESS
U.S. to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil wealth

U.S. to take control of major portion of Venezuelan oil...

The move represents President Donald Trump's latest push to establish U.S. domin...

BUSINESS
Russia’s gasoline output drops to 70% of domestic demand

Russia’s gasoline output drops to 70% of domestic demand

The fall at this month's end comes after a series of drone attacks forced major ...

BUSINESS
What happens if you give everyone $700? A local economy thrives

What happens if you give everyone $700? A local economy...

An experiment designed to showcase what the future of aid might look like is see...

HEADLINES
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The Mainichi News Quiz: What enrollment shift happened with Japan 1st-year high schoolers?

The Mainichi News Quiz: What enrollment shift happened ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz ...

HEADLINES
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Japan spent record 15.4 tril. yen in July-Aug. to stem yen's slide

Japan spent record 15.4 tril. yen in July-Aug. to stem ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96 billion) over the p...

HEADLINES
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CDPJ drops plan to take part in 3-way merger with Japan main opposition

CDPJ drops plan to take part in 3-way merger with Japan...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Friday decided ...