Hiroshima court backs payouts for hibakusha living overseas
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NYU, Tokyo governor ink pact for potential Japan campus
July 15, 2026 NEW YORK—Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike signed an agreement with New York University here on July 14 to explore establishing a degree-granting campus in Tokyo, a potential major expansion for the prestigious U.S. university.Soar, JR East’s new Shinkansen inspection train, to debut in FY29
July 15, 2026 The successor to East i, the inspection train used to ensure safety of Shinkansen operations, will debut in fiscal 2029 under the name Soar, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) said July 14.
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Police: Tossed cigarette sparked Osaka blaze that killed 2 firefighters
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Toilet cleaning robot seeks to meet Japanese high standards
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Hiroshima court backs payouts for hibakusha living overseas
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YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
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New Haruki Murakami novel hitting the shelves in July
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