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Manchester United is trending in multiple countries, including Brazil, India, Italy, Japan and Germany. searches and posts point to the club's upcoming match against Bournemouth, with assistant Michael Carrick's team news attracting attention, alongside coverage of a former United and England player's revelation of a drug addiction. Fans are discussing team selection and the latest club news.
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Scott Colom is trending after emerging as a figure in the 2026 Mississippi U.S. Senate election. The Washington Post's coverage of the race's results is drawing wide interest, and searches for his name are climbing in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Brazil, Australia and Mexico. Interest centres on what role he will play in the contest.
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Japan Post Bank has officially announced it will acquire a stake of around 20 percent in Matsui Securities, making it the brokerage's largest shareholder. The move comes as Matsui Securities reports strong results, with first-half operating profit up 63 percent and July-September profit up 37 percent. Japanese media and investors are closely watching what the partnership means for both financial institutions.
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DeNA beat the Hanshin Tigers in the Climax Series on October 16, with Sano's three-run homer powering a barrage of home runs that put DeNA one win from the Japan Series. Separately, US reports say posting negotiations for Hanshin slugger Sato Koki and others could see their deadlines moved up if a lockout begins, shortening the negotiation window. Tigers advisor Okada also criticised the team's failure to score with the bases loaded and no outs.
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timelesz member Shizuka Inomata has had his contract terminated by the agency following his arrest over an alleged assault on a woman outside a convenience store. Fellow member Fuma Kikuchi told a tearful press conference the group 'will never tolerate such behaviour', while new member Masaki Hashimoto admitted warning signs went unnoticed. Criticism is also mounting over the group's Nippon TV programme posting celebratory messages amid the scandal, and member Daiki Shinozuka is drawing searches as attention stays fixed on the group.
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Japan Post Bank is under scrutiny on two fronts. Japan's financial industry is opposing the removal of the cap on ordinary deposits at the bank, warning it could trigger an outflow of deposits from private institutions. Separately, Japan Post Bank is withdrawing its ATMs from FamilyMart stores, with around 5,400 machines set to be removed in stages. The moves raise questions about the bank's role in Japan's financial landscape.
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NEC reported net profit 2.6 times higher year on year for the April-June quarter, while Fujitsu posted a final profit decline, highlighting sharply different results among major Japanese IT vendors. Separately, NEC opened BluStellar Studio, a co-creation facility for generative AI development, as the company keeps investing in AI services. The news comes amid renewed attention on Japan's digital infrastructure following a cyberattack on the Digital Agency, with calls for stronger security oversight.
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Japanese entertainment agency STARTO has issued a warning about defamatory posts targeting its talents, amid ongoing debate over the termination of a talent contract. The agency acknowledged receiving 'various opinions' on the dismissal issue and urged the public to refrain from slander. The notice was published by sports daily Sponichi and is drawing attention in Japan.
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Japan's new Disaster Management Agency launched, with minister Goshi Hosono at its helm, but its first day is already controversial. The agency acknowledged the 'limits of administration' and asked citizens to prepare for self-reliance in disasters, while a promotional video has drawn sharp criticism online. Hosono, also Reconstruction Minister, says he will apply his Fukushima experience to the new post, includingcontroversy over decontaminated soil reuse.
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Japan Post has started its nationwide annual sale of New Year's greeting postcards with lottery numbers, known as otoshidami-tsuki nenga hagaki. Sales began simultaneously across the country, with the Fukushima Central Post Office among outlets stocking postcards featuring the design for the coming year. The cards let buyers enter a traditional lottery for cash and goods prizes drawn later in the new year.
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Meghan Markle is drawing criticism in Japan over her high-end chocolate collaboration, which is being slammed for aggressive pricing, with commenters joking about being charged for handwriting. She is also facing ridicule after posting a hosting tip that readers called too obvious, asking whether next she will teach people to put food on plates. Both stories circulated widely on Japanese news aggregators.
- 12Hara Takashi assassinated at Tokyo Station this day in 1921●Hara Takashi was the Prime Minister of # Japan from 1918 until his assassination OTD in 1921, stabbed to death by a righ
Posts are marking the anniversary of the assassination of Hara Takashi, Japan's Prime Minister from 1918. He was stabbed to death on this day in 1921 by a right-wing railroad switchman at Tokyo Station. Hara was Japan's first commoner prime minister, and the killing is remembered as a landmark act of right-wing political violence in Taisho-era Japan.
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Kira, the 18-year-old female sea otter at Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, has been taken off public display and livestreams after showing signs of poor health. The aquarium, the only facility in Japan keeping sea otters, asked visitors to watch over her warmly and said updates on her condition will be posted on its official website and X account.
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Japan's basketball B.League is in early-season swing, with Levanga Hokkaido posting game results, the胞 JoseiShikoku...
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Former Fuji TV announcer Nagisa Watanabe revealed she developed PTSD more than three years ago, was hospitalized for two months and still attends regular treatment, saying she faced widespread criticism after going public ahead of World Mental Health Day. She also drew warm reactions after sharing travels abroad, encouraging people to live freely, and Georgia's ambassador to Japan posted about reuniting with her and praised her Svaneti hat.
- 16Terauchi Masatake, Japan's wartime prime minister, remembered on anniversary of death●Terauchi Masatake, who died OTD in 1919, was a Gensui (or Marshal) in the Imperial Japanese Army and the Prime Minister
Terauchi Masatake, who died on this day in 1919, is being remembered online. He held the rank of Gensui, or Marshal, in the Imperial Japanese Army and served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1916 to 1918. Posts marking the anniversary link his legacy to sites in Tokyo, including a cenotaph in the Harajuku area.
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McDonald's Japan is drawing attention with its PreCure-themed Happy Set, a children's meal promotion featuring the popular magical girl franchise. The company posted a cryptic image on social media that set off chatter among adult fans, with many joking that the time had finally come for them to buy a Happy Set as grown-ups. The campaign highlights how Happy Set toys now appeal to nostalgic adults as much as children.
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Yuugo Hinano, a member of the group POP HOPPER, is facing backlash in Japan after posting a Halloween cosplay that imitated the moment fellow group member Shuuto Inomata was released from custody. The post drew heavy criticism online, prompting an apology that has been viewed over 3.35 million times, and a related event has been cancelled.
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Japan's transport ministry has launched a panel of experts to review the future of the national rail network, 40 years after the JNR privatization. Attention is focused on regional lines such as the JR Geibi Line in Hiroshima Prefecture, which has faced persistent service cuts and questions over its long-term viability. The review could reshape how unprofitable rural routes are operated or maintained across the country.
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Japanese comedian Kintaro. is drawing attention for a series of crab impersonations filmed at the Wotto experiential learning facility on Lake Hamana, posting six videos in a row. The original source of her imitation reportedly responded positively, effectively giving official approval, and her professional commitment has been widely praised by fans.
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Japan midfielder Hidemasa Morita came on as a substitute but could not prevent a difficult afternoon for his side against Fulham in the Premier League. After the match, the Hull City manager lamented that his players were inferior "in every aspect," describing the gap as one between "adults and children." Japanese sports media are following Morita's involvement as Hull fell to defeat in the round-seven fixture.
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Former figure skater Mai Asada has drawn attention online after posting a swimsuit photo alongside her younger sister Mao Asada, the 2010 Olympic silver medallist. Captioned as enjoying slow 'sister time', the sibling shot has spread across Japanese news and social media, with fans warm to seeing the two skating stars reunited.
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Tyler Austin, a foreign hitter who played in Nippon Professional Baseball, is drawing attention in Japan after a recent photo showed his extensive tattoos and muscular build. His wife reacted to the image with the comment "I love you," which fans found charming. The post has sparked discussion about how the former outfielder looks now, with Japanese media highlighting his changed appearance since leaving NPB.
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Posts tagged with travel and photography are highlighting Minato, a ward in central Tokyo known for landmarks such as Tokyo Tower, Shibakoen and its waterfront districts. The images are being shared with audiences interested in Japan travel and urban photography, adding to steady interest in Tokyo neighbourhoods as sightseeing destinations.
- 25Emperor Meiji's Birthday Marked on Anniversary of 1852 Birth▼Emperor Meiji, 122nd Emperor of # Japan , was born OTD in 1852; he took power back from the shogunate and presided over
Posts are marking the anniversary of the birth of Emperor Meiji, Japan's 122nd emperor, born on this day in 1852. The posts note that he restored imperial power from the shogunate and presided over Japan's rapid modernisation during the Meiji era. The tributes appear alongside links to travel and history material on Japan's ancient imperial burial sites.
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Post positions have been drawn for the JBC 2-Year-Old Sprint, Japan's year-end championship race for juvenile harness horses. Local graded-stakes winner Ikemen Monster drew gate 10 in the second row, setting up a showdown with horses from the Japan Racing Association circuit. Attention is on whether the home-track favourite can beat the JRA-trained rivals.
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J-League club Shonan Bellmare is drawing attention in Japan, with the club launching an X posting campaign under its 'Ii jan Shonan' slogan, and midfielder Takao Uyo vowing to make up for his league suspension with a big performance in the third round of the 106th Emperor's Cup. Fans are following his bid to lead the team while he serves the ban.
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Tokyo Electron is drawing heavy trading attention in Japan after posting record first-half results and raising its fiscal 2027 guidance on rising AI-driven semiconductor demand. The stock appeared among top volume movers alongside EDION in morning rankings, with investors weighing whether the AI chip boom can sustain the rally further.
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Kioxia's stock price is drawing attention in Japan as investors weigh the company's latest earnings outlook. The memory maker is expected to post flat results in the current third quarter before returning to growth in the fourth quarter. The interest comes as US semiconductor stocks fell for eight straight sessions, with some commentators calling the slump a "rehearsal for an AI bubble collapse," adding pressure to chip-related shares worldwide.
- 30Asahi column praises Yasuo Fukuda's post-retirement China diplomacy▼VOX POPULI: Yasuo Fukuda’s post-retirement China diplomacy a valuable lesson
The Asahi Shimbun's Vox Populi, Vox Dei column argues that former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda's continued engagement with China after leaving office offers a valuable lesson in diplomacy. Writing in Japanese, the piece frames his quiet, personal outreach to Beijing as a model worth remembering amid today's strained relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
- 31Thai actor Noeul stirs fans with shirtless blond mirror selfie▼「ベイビーが恋しい」Noeul（ノウル）、金髪×美ボディの鏡越しショットにファン騒然！【タイエンタメ】 – タイナウ！ Thainow Moment 2026.11.04 [写真 @Noeul_lee6公式Xより] タイの人気俳優Noeul
Thai actor Noeul Nuttarat posted a bold mirror selfie on X on November 4, 2026, showing off his blond hair and toned physique while shirtless. The post quickly drew excited reactions from fans, with entertainment media in Thailand and Japan covering the buzz around the photo.
- 32Traveller announces upcoming trip to Japan●Travelling soon. # travel # photography # japan # food # travelDiary https:// shojiwax.com/2026/11/05/travel ling-soon/
A blogger has announced they will be travelling soon to Japan, sharing the news alongside interests in travel photography, Japanese food, and keeping a travel diary, with a link to a blog post about the trip. There is little detail yet about destinations, dates or itinerary, so readers will likely need to follow the blog for updates as the journey unfolds.
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Teruaki Sato, the Hanshin Tigers third baseman, has entered the posting system, making him eligible to negotiate with Major League Baseball clubs. The move allows MLB teams to bid for the rights to sign the 24-year-old power hitter, who has been one of Nippon Professional Baseball's most productive sluggers. Baseball fans and analysts in both Japan and the US are closely watching which clubs will pursue him.
- 34Samurai Japan merchandise announced for 2026 Asian Pro Baseball Championship▼https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1436363/ 「ラグザス アジアプロ野球チャンピオンシップ2026」 侍ジャパングッズ販売について | トップ | お知らせ ##NPB ##プロ野球 # 12U # 1
Nippon Professional Baseball has announced the sale of Samurai Japan merchandise ahead of the Ragzasas Asian Professional Baseball Championship 2026. The notice, posted on the official Samurai Japan site, covers goods for Japan's national baseball team as the tournament, involving top professional players across Asia, comes into focus.
- 35Remembering Kanō Tan'yū, master of Japan's Kanō school●Kanō Tan'yū, who died OTD in 1674, was one of the foremost painters of # Japan 's Kanō school https:// cromwell-intl.com
Kanō Tan'yū, one of the foremost painters of Japan's Kanō school, died on this day in 1674. Readers are revisiting his legacy and its ties to places like Koyasan, with the anniversary prompting tributes and travel-focused posts about Japan's artistic and religious heritage.
- 36Daily Qiita trending tech articles now available as podcast●2026年11月3日 今日のQiitaトレンド記事をポッドキャストで聴こう！ https:// qiita.com/ennagara128/items/ab 995a8b9be2673bba2d?utm_campaign=popular_i
A new roundup of Japan's trending Qiita engineering articles for November 3, 2026 is being shared in podcast form, letting developers listen to popular posts instead of reading them. Topics in the day's list include Ruby, Vitest testing, AI agents and Claude Code, reflecting continued heavy interest in AI-assisted coding tools among Japanese developers.
- 37Japan Marks Culture Day With National Holiday●Today is Culture Day in # Japan https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/japan /ise/ryokan.html?s=mb # travel # history
Japan is observing Culture Day, its national holiday on 3 November. The day is traditionally marked by cultural events, art exhibitions and award ceremonies, and often coincides with autumn travel season. Travellers to the country are noting the occasion while sharing experiences of Japanese cultural sites, including historic inns and traditional accommodation in places like Ise.
- 38Japan Remembers Hara Takashi, First Commoner Prime Minister, Assassinated in 1921●Hara Takashi was the first commoner appointed Prime Minister of Japan, he served from 1918 until his assassination OTD i
On this day in 1921, Hara Takashi, Japan's first commoner to serve as Prime Minister, was assassinated. Serving from 1918 until his death, Hara broke centuries of aristocratic dominance in Japanese politics and led the country through the aftermath of the First World War. History posts are marking the anniversary of his killing.
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Japan Post has begun selling New Year's postcards (nenga hagaki) for the coming holiday season, and moved the recommended mailing date back to December 27, the guideline for cards to arrive on January 1. Japanese media, including TV Asahi News, report on the announcement as households begin preparing their traditional New Year greetings.
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The pitcher who led Nippon Professional Baseball in earned run average has entered the MLB posting system, making him eligible to sign with a Major League club. MLB.com reported the move. The posting window now allows big league teams to negotiate with the left/right-hander, with interest expected from clubs seeking rotation help.