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Japan 2026 staple rice production seen falling to 7.11 million tons

The country s staple rice production is forecast to fall 370,000 tons from 2025, the agriculture ministry has said.

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Prices of 143 food items to rise in Japan in November

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Government to help rural businesses adopt robots amid labor shortage

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Japan s ministers likely to discuss policy for foreign nationals next week

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Japan LDP to propose economic measures by mid-November

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Tokyo court orders state to pay damages following inmate’s death

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China signals sharper pivot to consumption as imbalances worsen

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives in South Korea for APEC Summit

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Toyota to ship Its U.S.-made vehicles to Japan

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At least 64 killed in war-like Rio drug raids

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Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan failed

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Trump s hot truck becomes symbol of Japan trade talks

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China eyes positive signals from new Japan leadership

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Record number of applicants seek compensation for job-related mental stress

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Tough love or too far? Inside Japan’s rhythmic gymnastics coaching scandal

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Three nuclear power plant workers in Japan suspected of radiation exposure

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Abe shooting suspect Yamagami pleads guilty to murder

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U.N. probe finds new Russian crimes against humanity in Ukraine

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Tokyo Film Festival opens with global stars and a spotlight on Asian storytelling

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