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1. The Mainichi Society · Japan·The MainichiJP·33 min ago The Mainichi News Quiz: A city in Japan is letting a pro wrestler-councilor do what?How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Nov. 14 to…
2. The Mainichi Mental health·The MainichiJP·33 min ago Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here's how to fight back(AP) -- As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it…
3. Politics · Japan·The Japan TimesJP·1 hr agoSource has a paywall Japan considers setting five-year defense spending plan at ¥60 trillionThe Defense Ministry estimates that necessary defense expenditures for the five-year period will total ¥70 trillion to ¥80…
4. ?毎日新聞 Health·?毎日新聞JP·1 hr ago News in Easy English: Eating natto linked to lower chance of thinking and memory problems
5. The Mainichi Health · Japan·The MainichiJP·1 hr ago News in Easy English: Eating natto linked to lower chance of thinking and memory problemsNAGOYA -- Older people who eat natto two times a week or more may have fewer signs of…
6. Lifestyle · Japan·Kyodo NewsJP·1 hr ago Japan's Akita Pref. draws tourists with pitch for lesser-known charmsAkita Prefecture in northeastern Japan is seeking to draw visitors by showcasing its lesser-known charms, from local cuisine…
7. NANikkei Asia Business · China·NANikkei AsiaJP·2 hr agoSource has a paywall China sees Nvidia chief Huang's swift downfall as political hit
8. Cybersecurity & hacks · United States·Kyodo NewsJP·2 hr ago Trial showed obsession to U.S. miliary took ex-elite worker down wrong pathA trial earlier this year that convicted a former major Japanese trading firm employee for illegally entering a…
9. Conflict · Iran·CNASGState media·36 min ago Trump, Xi, Putin to hold historic meeting in China: White HouseUS officials say President Donald Trump plans to discuss nuclear arms reductions and the war in Iran with… 6 sources · CNA, Japan Today, Kyodo News, The Mainichi +2
10. WTA Tour · US·Sky NewsGB·2 hr ago WTA Finals: Svitolina defeats Sabalenka to reach semi-finalsElina Svitolina defeated Aryna Sabalenka over three compelling sets to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in… 7 sources · Sky News, CNA, Free Malaysia Today, Japan Today +3
11. Diplomacy & summits · Manila·DawnPK·2 hr ago Asean faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer tiesAsean is under increasing pressure at its upcoming summit to ease a five-year ban on Myanmar’s military-backed leaders… 4 sources · Dawn, Business Recorder, The Japan Times, The Straits Times
12. Society · United States·1NewsNZ·3 hr ago All US flights grounded due to air traffic control communications problemsThe FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of… 7 sources · 1News, AP News, Japan Today, Belfast Telegraph +3
13. Conflict · United States·Kyodo NewsJP·3 hr ago BREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. officialBREAKING NEWS: No plan for Trump to meet N. Korea leader during Asia trip: U.S. official Read full…
14. Sport · Japan·YonhapKRState media·4 hr ago S. Korea falls to Japan for 2nd straight loss at regional baseball tournamentSEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea dropped to Japan 9-5 for its second strai... 2 sources · Yonhap, The Korea Times
15. Sci & Tech · Japan·Kyodo NewsJP·4 hr ago FEATURE: Japan's lighthouses find new life as tourist attractionsJapan is opening up more of its lighthouses to tourists and local communities through an initiative that encourages… 2 sources · Kyodo News, Japan Wire by Kyodo News
16. Politics · Japan·VIVietnamPlusVNState media·5 hr ago Political trust underpins Vietnam – Japan substantive cooperation: Japanese expertThe most important outcome of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To…
17. Sport · Japan·Kyodo NewsJP·2 hr ago BREAKING NEWS: Japan beats S. Korea for 2nd win at Asia Professional Baseball ChampionshipBREAKING NEWS: Japan beats S. Korea for 2nd win at Asia Professional Baseball Championship Read full story here… 3 sources · Kyodo News, The Mainichi, 毎日新聞
18. White House · Japan·The Japan TimesJP·3 hr agoSource has a paywall White House demanding Japan triple host-nation support for U.S. troopsThe United States is demanding that Japan provide a total of ¥3 trillion over the five years starting…
19. The Mainichi Society · Japan·The MainichiJP·3 hr ago Nonprofit supporting research atop Mt. Fuji marks 20th anniversaryTOKYO -- A certified nonprofit organization established to facilitate a wide range of research activities at the former… 2 sources · The Mainichi, 毎日新聞
20. JTJapan Today Society · Japan·JTJapan TodayJP·3 hr ago Japan flower farmer turns to exotic 'caviar of the forest' 3 sources · Japan Today, The Mainichi, 毎日新聞
21. The Mainichi Society · Osaka·The MainichiJP·3 hr ago Rising costs, shifting tastes push Osaka's takoyaki, okonomiyaki shops to the brinkOSAKA -- Shops serving takoyaki, okonomiyaki and other flour-based comfort foods, known locally as "konamon," are disappearing from… 2 sources · The Mainichi, 毎日新聞
22. Politics · Japan·Kyodo NewsJP·3 hr ago Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 13The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan's top 3 banking groups lift…
23. Diplomacy & summits · United States·Kyodo NewsJP·3 hr ago BREAKING NEWS: Trump to meet with Quad leaders from Japan, Australia, India: U.S. officialBREAKING NEWS: Trump to meet with Quad leaders from Japan, Australia, India: U.S. official Read full story here…
24. Diplomacy & summits · China·Kyodo NewsJP·1 hr ago BREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. officialBREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. official Read full story here… 4 sources · Kyodo News, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Times of India
25. Travel · Japan·The Japan TimesJP·4 hr agoSource has a paywall A beginner’s guide to camping in JapanIn a country with a convenience store on every corner and trains that are never late, camping is…

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