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News from the Japan Times
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The WBC was a hit in Japan. Watching it wasn’t.Netflix's WBC streaming push included "Hometown Hero" viewings, but many fans in Japan still lacked easy access to games.
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Tokyo earns seven spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants listSazenka and Maz climb ranks, but Osaka's La Cime stole the show as Japan's highest-ranked restaurant.
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Cases of home-renovation fraud rose to new record in 2025, police data showsThe cost of damages in 2025 totaled ¥15.1 billion — more than three times that recorded during the previous year.
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Koji Yakusho, a master of versatility, reflects on four decades of actingThe veteran performer shares his insights on layered characters, aging and "Perfect Days."
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