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Feb 24, 2023
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A Japanese billionaire soared into outer space aboard a Russian-built Soyuz capsule and rocket Wednesday morning, kicking off the first self-funded tourism mission to the International Space Station in a decade. https://cnn.it/3GqIKg8 | CNN International
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A Japanese billionaire soared into outer space aboard a Russian-built Soyuz capsule and rocket Wednesday morning, kicking off the first self-funded tourism mission to the International Space Station in a decade. https://cnn.it/3GqIKg8 | CNN International
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The Japanese artisans capturing the ephemeral beauty of flowers: https://cnn.it/2RqsTos | CNN International
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The Japanese artisans capturing the ephemeral beauty of flowers: https://cnn.it/2RqsTos | CNN International
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Kiyoshi Fujimoto, chef of Japanese restaurant Les KaneKIYOs, speaks with CNN about how he started specializing in bear meat cuisine. Japan has seen a record number of fatal bear attacks in 2025. The government has recently deployed security forces to deal with the issue. https://cnn.it/4izlHDU | CNN
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Kiyoshi Fujimoto, chef of Japanese restaurant Les KaneKIYOs, speaks with CNN about how he started specializing in bear meat cuisine. Japan has seen a record number of fatal bear attacks in 2025. The government has recently deployed security forces to deal with the issue. https://cnn.it/4izlHDU | CNN
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Impact of Shinzo Abe's Assassination on Japan's Politics
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Impact of Shinzo Abe's Assassination on Japan's Politics
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President Donald Trump met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in a closed-door meeting, entirely out of the public view. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why the Japan’s imperial family is always private. #cnn #news
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President Donald Trump met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in a closed-door meeting, entirely out of the public view. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why the Japan’s imperial family is always private. #cnn #news
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Japanese police are warning about an increase in groping incidents, particularly targeting students during exam season. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports on how Tokyo is addressing the insidious crime. #cnn #news #japan #examseason
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Japanese police are warning about an increase in groping incidents, particularly targeting students during exam season. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports on how Tokyo is addressing the insidious crime. #cnn #news #japan #examseason
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In a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks President Donald Trump about Elon Musk's continued role in his administration and whether he would fire FBI agents who investigated January 6 rioters. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4hFa64G | CNN
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At a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, President Donald Trump talked about how his administration will handle the relationship with North Korea. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4k0sBTc | CNN Politics
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For over a decade, the Japanese capital Tokyo has been the largest city by population. But this year, it's ranked third, while the top spot went to a different Asian capital. CNN's Lilit Marcus breaks it down. | CNN International
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Inside a Japanese preschool: Three-year-old Australian girl Kinga doesn't speak Japanese, but that hasn't stopped her from thriving in a tiny town in southern Japan's Wakayama Prefecture. Her family, part of a growing number of digital nomads, joined a preschool exchange that's giving them an immersive, kid-first window into Japanese culture. | CNN
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The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has erected a giant black net to block views of Mount Fuji, a reaction to the town’s huge popularity on Instagram and other social media platforms. https://cnn.it/3QUbxBg | CNN
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Japanese fans rushed to say goodbye to the country's last two pandas on Sunday, ahead of their return to China. The twins were born in Tokyo, but they remain China's property under Beijing's long-running "panda diplomacy" program. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports. | CNN
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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi played a game of ping pong with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back on Friday after a bilateral meeting to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. | CNN
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will call a national election on February 8, her first major test since becoming the country's first female leader in October. It's a risky but calculated move, with her party trailing in the polls. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains why she's taking the gamble. | CNN International
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A growing number of Japanese youth who self-identify as “genderless” are broadening their sartorial and cosmetic choices http://cnn.it/2FGSS5D (via CNN Style) | CNN International
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Meet the master architect behind Japan's remote "art island" | via CNN Style https://cnn.it/2Nh6cR4 | CNN
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A heated seat, a cleaning sprinkler and music to cover, er, embarrassing noises. Japan's toilets are taking over the world http://cnn.it/2B59EIN | CNN International
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Shinzo Abe's special adviser opens up about the former Japanese prime minister's character following news of his assassination. https://cnn.it/3c3zwfT | CNN International
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Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, makes her debut on the global stage as US President Donald Trump arrives in Tokyo. With billions in trade and defense commitments on the table, talks come at a pivotal moment for both leaders. CNN's Hanako Montgomery breaks down the key themes Trump and Takaichi are expected to discuss at their high-stakes meeting: https://cnn.it/3L6QiMx | CNN International
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US President Donald Trump shook hands with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in their first official meeting. The bilateral summit featured a Self-Defense Forces ceremony and a World Series delay, with Trump saying she'd be "one of the greatest prime ministers. https://cnn.it/4oeUyIy | CNN International
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Japan has seen a record number of bear attacks this year. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery traveled around Japan and learned about how the country is handling the deadly crisis. Stream the full story on the CNN app. | CNN
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Across Japan, bears have killed over a dozen people and injured more than 100 since April this year, according to government figures – the highest numbers since records began in 2006. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains what Japanese soldiers will, and will not, be doing to tackle the growing problem. | CNN
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Abandoned at birth in Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, this 6‑month‑old monkey found comfort in a stuffed orangutan - and won thousands of hearts online. | CNN
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As Japan heads into a crucial election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's celebrity appeal is driving support among young voters. It's a rare sight in Japanese politics, and one Takaichi hopes will translate into lasting political trust. CNN's Hanako Montgomery takes a look how the Japanese leader became so popular. https://cnn.it/4rxLaRt | CNN
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As Japan battles a fourth wave of coronavirus cases, there is mounting pressure from health experts, business leaders and the Japanese public to call off the Tokyo Olympics. https://cnn.it/3vuCjDH | CNN
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CNN: Japan: Emotional goodbyes at funeral
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Anti-Japanese protests rage in China
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CNN: Japan quake: The force behind tsunamis
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Raw Video: Tsunami Slams Northeast Japan
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