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As Japan heads into a crucial election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's celebrity appeal is driving support among young voters. It's a rare sight in Japanese politics, and one Takaichi hopes will translate into lasting political trust. CNN's Hanako Montgomery takes a look how the Japanese leader became so popular. https://cnn.it/4rxLaRt | CNN International

As Japan heads into a crucial election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's celebrity appeal is driving support among young voters. It's a rare sight in Japanese politics, and one Takaichi hopes will translate into lasting political trust. CNN's Hanako Montgomery takes a look how the Japanese leader became so popular. https://cnn.it/4rxLaRt | CNN International

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This semi-truck was flipped on its side and crashed into the side of a bridge as Typhoon Jebi slammed the southern coast of Japan, the strongest typhoon to make landfall there in 25 years https://cnn.it/2NcAisK | CNN

This semi-truck was flipped on its side and crashed into the side of a bridge as Typhoon Jebi slammed the southern coast of Japan, the strongest typhoon to make landfall there in 25 years https://cnn.it/2NcAisK | CNN

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Japan was hit by heavy rains winds and rain earlier in the week by Typhoon Jebi https://cnn.it/2NYsS9F | CNN International

Japan was hit by heavy rains winds and rain earlier in the week by Typhoon Jebi https://cnn.it/2NYsS9F | CNN International

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Get ready to slap on your Mario Kart racing gear and toss some Koopa Shells. The world's first Super Nintendo World is set to open inside the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka. https://cnn.it/3qkk3up | CNN

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Watch this tidal surge in Japan after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near the Fukushima disaster site and triggered tsunami warnings. http://cnn.it/2fNBMZp | CNN International

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These Kurdish refugees in Japan are trying to navigate the country's stringent immigration policies. http://cnn.it/2u2gW0F | CNN International

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Five years ago today, the world watched in horror as a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. That was just the beginning of long nightmare: http://cnn.it/1UWV4sP #Fukushima | CNN International

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Japan has urged nearly 4 million people to evacuate from the path of Typhoon Shanshan, a dangerous slow-moving storm that made landfall on Japan's southernmost main island Kyushu on Thursday. https://cnn.it/3MrCHwU | CNN

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Deadly bear attacks are on the rise across Japan, with a record number of deaths this year. Climate change has driven the animals into cities as warmer weather makes food in their natural habitat scarce. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports. | CNN

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Japan is known as the world’s most sophisticated innovator in lavatories and this museum highlights the evolution of toilets http://cnn.it/2yPU2qN | CNN International

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Japan has seen a record number of bear attacks this year. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery traveled around Japan and learned about how the country is handling the deadly crisis. Stream the full story on the CNN app. | CNN International

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Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender with a solemn ceremony in Tokyo, where Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba honored the dead and pledged to uphold peace. | CNN International

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Japan is experiencing a surge in elderly female prisoners, with the number of prisoners aged 65 or older nearly quadrupling from 2003 to 2022. This rise comes as elderly women seek companionship and structure in prison for a chance at a better end to their lives, as they increasingly face loneliness in the outside world. CNN's Hanako Montgomery visited Tochigi, Japan's largest women's prison, to meet these elderly inmates and the guards who care for them. Read more: https://cnn.it/4h0iprJ | CNN

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President Donald Trump has praised the United States' relationship with Japan as the "foundation of peace and security in the Pacific." In a visit to the Yokosuka Naval Base, Trump also praised Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, saying she will be "one of the greatest prime ministers." Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4nv2wvU | CNN

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As Japan battles a fourth wave of coronavirus cases, there is mounting pressure from health experts, business leaders and the Japanese public to call off the Tokyo Olympics. https://cnn.it/3vuCjDH | CNN

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Japan's Emperor Akihito has abdicated, becoming the first emperor in modern times to do so. During the historic ceremony at Tokyo's Imperial Palace, he said: "From the bottom of my heart, I am grateful to the people of Japan. Starting tomorrow, the new Reiwa era begins." https://cnn.it/2ZMaeZ2 | CNN International

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This is Japan's "art island," where the museums were custom-built to exhibit famous works | via CNN Style https://cnn.it/2CyHt8B | CNN

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The US and South Korea fly bombers over the Korean Peninsula, two days after North Korea fired a missile over Japan. http://cnn.it/2glaqsc | CNN

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Japan's Emperor Akihito will abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday, after three decades as monarch. He will be remembered for connecting with his public in a way that no other Japanese ruler has done -- so much so, hundreds of people volunteer to clean the Imperial Palace gardens: https://cnn.it/2ZLTfWM | CNN

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Life as an Empress in Japan's Imperial Family isn't easy. The tough experiences of Japan's Empress Michiko could hold lessons for Crown Princess Masako as she prepares to become Empress https://cnn.it/2GEPJVu | CNN

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Sanae Takaichi has been elected to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, making history as its first female leader. The 64-year-old is on track to become the country's first female prime minister. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports from Tokyo outside the LDP's headquarters, explaining who Takaichi is and what this means for Japan. https://cnn.it/4nVQkoG | CNN

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Osaka’s “danjiri matsuri,” or float festivals, are among the most dangerous events on Japan’s festival calendar, according to locals. Some say the thrill is addictive. Read more: https://cnn.it/4fRJtcm | CNN

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a conservative who has criticized China's growing military presence in the region. CNN's Hanako Montgomery breaks down the balancing act Japan must face with China. | CNN International

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Inside a Japanese preschool: Three-year-old Australian girl Kinga doesn't speak Japanese, but that hasn't stopped her from thriving in a tiny town in southern Japan's Wakayama Prefecture. Her family, part of a growing number of digital nomads, joined a preschool exchange that's giving them an immersive, kid-first window into Japanese culture. | CNN International

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Children in Brazil have been dying from Covid-19 at higher rates than nearly anywhere else in the world. Doctors and researchers say the country's higher child death rate stems from several issues but the main culprit is social inequality. https://cnn.it/3w49soV | CNN

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