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Onosato Wins Aki Sumo Playoff for First Title as Yokozuna

The yokozuna's playoff victory marked his first championship since promotion, setting the tone for a day of decisive results across Japanese sport.

Koizumi and Takaichi Deadlocked in LDP Leadership Race with Runoff Likely

Japan Advances Accountability: Choshi Bid-Leak Referrals, MLIT Flood-Lapse Admission, Sumoto Tax Program Return

Ishiba Condemns Gaza Ground Offensive in UN Address, Signals Possible Shift on Palestinian Recognition

JMA Confirms Linear Rainbands in Hokkaido as Disaster Risk Surges

U.S. Lowers Tariff on Japanese Cars to 15% as Deal Takes Effect

Japan Sets LDP Leadership Race Dates as UN Scrutiny, Welfare Rulings and Flood Recovery Drive Mid‑September News

Hokkaido Police Probe 'Astronaut' Romance Scam That Cost Woman ¥1 Million

Parties Intensify Final Campaign for Upper House With Cash-Handout Debate and Misinformation at Forefront

Hokkaido University Confirms Phototoxic Toxins in Unidentified Apiaceae Plant on Sapporo Campus

Two New Zealand Skiers Killed in Avalanche in Japan