Companies in Japan offer kids' meals to help ease burden of working households
Japanese food makers are rolling out easy-to-prepare food products for children age 1 to 6, though the population in the...
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Takaichi marks six months in office as prime minister
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Can Japan stop its National Stadium from becoming a costly white elephant?
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Tokyo condo prices hit record high in fiscal 2025
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Japanese and British officials reaffirm ties and cooperation over Middle East conflict
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Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation
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U.K. police arrest two teens over 'thugs for hire' Jewish site attack
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FBI chief sues magazine claiming false reporting about drinking, absences
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