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Japanese Skateboarding Prodigy Joins Guinness World Record Holders

TOKYO, Sep 13 (News On Japan) - More than 2,000 amazing records from around the world have been registered in the latest Guinness World Records 2025, including a feat by a young skateboarding prodigy from Japan.

The latest guidebook reveals a slew of extraordinary 'unique' records, including from a 68-year-old man in India who amassed a collection of 57 unique cars.

A 16-year-old boy living in the United States boasts the largest feet and hands of any teenager.

Meanwhile, a dog set a quirky record for hanging the most clothes on a drying line in just one minute.

Ema Kawakami, the incredible Japanese skateboarder who has just turned 10, was recognized as the world's first preson to do three back-to-back 900’s.

Source: ANN

Japanese Photographer Dies After Being Pushed in New York

A renowned Japanese photographer based in New York, Yasuomi Hashimura, known for his groundbreaking contributions to American advertising photography, died after being pushed on the street by a man.

Foreign Visitors to Japan Set to Hit All-Time High

Japan is on track to surpass its all-time annual record for foreign visitors, with over 30 million arrivals so far this year.

Student's Homemade Bomb Sparks School Lockdown in Sapporo

A suspicious object feared to be explosive was discovered at a high school in Sapporo on the afternoon of November 22nd, causing temporary chaos. The object was found to have been brought to the school by one of its students.

China to resume visa-exemptions for short-term Japanese travelers

China says it will resume allowing visa-free visits by Japanese nationals on short-term trips from the end of this month. (NHK)

Japan Grapples with Poverty and Rising 'Invisible Homeless'

Japan is facing a deepening crisis of poverty and inequality, with rising reports of 'invisible homeless' individuals and growing economic hardships among the population. Discussions over reforms to the country's tax and welfare systems have taken center stage, as policymakers grapple with how to provide meaningful support.

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Ohtani receives third Major League Baseball MVP Award

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Brazilian Players Allege Sexual Harassment in Japan

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Dodgers hold World Series victory parade, excite fans in Los Angeles

Major League Baseball World Series winner the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their championship with a victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. City officials estimate that more than 200,000 people attended. (NHK)

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