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Japanese doctor creates ingenious method to combat heatstroke with salt-sprinkled bananas

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The seemingly strange dish created by Japanese doctor Rikka Fukuda has become an electrolyte-replenishing solution to prevent heatstroke, widely adopted by major corporations and the public.

Doctor mistakenly removes brain tissue, leaving patient in vegetative state

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A Kyoto University Hospital doctor mistakenly removed the respiratory center instead of a benign tumor, leaving the patient in a vegetative state after surgery.

North Korea accuses Japan of 'militarism' after tomahawk missile test

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North Korea accuses Japan of "becoming a militaristic nation" as Tokyo boosts its military capabilities and conducts tomahawk missile tests.

Japan considers drones key to modern warfare

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Japan's defense white paper highlights unmanned aerial vehicles and drones as crucial for adapting to the contemporary battlefield.

Two employees die after being ordered to retrieve cash following earthquake

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Despite evacuating safely during an earthquake, two female employees were instructed by their superiors to return inside to secure cash in a safe and subsequently died in a later explosion.

Behind the US decision to help Japan save the yen

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Analysts suggest the US had more calculations than just "friendship" in mind when buying yen, despite President Trump's claims.

Japanese yen hits 3-month high

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The yen rose for the third consecutive session against the US dollar, days after the US and Japan jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market.

US expected to intervene to save Japanese yen after over a decade

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Tokyo and Washington are expected to announce joint action next week to prevent the yen's depreciation, as the currency falls to a four-decade low.

Why do Japanese people like to share bathwater?

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Beyond saving water and fostering family bonds, the Japanese custom of sharing bathwater also facilitates the exchange of beneficial bacteria among family members.

Japanese warship fires 'messenger of war' missile for the first time

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A Japanese warship launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during tests off the coast of the United States, moving closer to commissioning the weapon.

Two Vietnamese arrested in Japan for illegally converting bicycles into electric bikes

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Two young Vietnamese men have been arrested on charges of illegally converting over 100 pedal-assist bicycles into electric bikes for their compatriots.

Japan's population reaches 42-year record low

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For the first time in 42 years, the number of Japanese residents has fallen below 120 million, marking an unprecedented and severe population decline in the nation.

Japan rescues cats trapped in shopping mall after earthquake

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Twenty-five cats were rescued from a cafe inside Aeon Mall, a site devastated by a 7,1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto province.

Vietnamese tourists rank 11th globally in spending in Japan

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Vietnamese visitor spending is projected to account for 2.2% of Japan's total tourism revenue in 2025, ranking 11th worldwide.

One Vietnamese national dies in Japan earthquake

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A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto province has claimed the life of one Vietnamese worker and injured at least one other.

Vietnamese citizens not recorded as casualties in Japan earthquake

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that no Vietnamese citizens have been reported as casualties in the 7,1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto province, southwest Japan.

China urges Japan to seriously address junior officer's embassy intrusion

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Chinese officials call for a comprehensive investigation into the case of a junior military officer who broke into the diplomatic facility with a knife in March.