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Kyodo News

Kyodo News

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Kyodo News, founded in 1945, is Japan's largest wire service. Organized as a nonprofit cooperative owned by 52 member newspapers and NHK. Distributes news to virtually all Japanese media outlets. Operates bureaus in about 50 countries. Successor to Domei News Agency, Japan's wartime national news agency.

Bias Classification: Independent

Japan's leading wire service, cooperatively owned by member news organizations. Known for factual, balanced reporting.

Articles

Photos show teen girls in Bali performing a sacred dance during a traditional Hindu ceremonyJul 1, 2026

Seoul extends visa fee waiver program for group tourists from 6 countries until end of 2026Jul 1, 2026

Football: Japan beaten at death by Brazil, leave World Cup in round of 32Jul 1, 2026

Naomi Osaka defeats Jacquemot after Japanese-inspired 'Kill Bill' kimono walk-onJul 1, 2026

Baseball: Ohtani delivers 18th homer as Dodgers beat AthleticsJul 1, 2026

Football: Japan's pursuit of history continues as progress vindicatedJul 1, 2026

FEATURE: Japan's disaster recovery workers face growing mental health concernsJul 1, 2026

FEATURE: Amid depopulation, Buddhist priests aim for community revivalJul 1, 2026

ASIA WATCH: Bangladesh's only local beer survives in shadows of alcohol restrictionsJul 1, 2026

FEATURE: Chinese residents in Japan fear tighter visa rules could force departuresJul 1, 2026

FEATURE: Japanese female footballers drive changes to kits over comfort concernsJul 1, 2026

FEATURE: Japan expands disability employment support amid impartiality concerns Jun 29,2026 KYODO NEWSJul 1, 2026

Japan triples departure tax to combat overtourism, visa fees up 5-foldJul 1, 2026

Multiple people injured after man sprays substance in post office in Japan's NagoyaJul 1, 2026

Football: Tanaka rues mistake as Suzuki, Kamada open up on club futuresJul 1, 2026

Earthquake alert (automated)Jul 1, 2026

Fujifilm to launch new QuickSnap disposable cameras amid retro boomJul 1, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Japan Football Association eyes asking Moriyasu to stay on as managerJul 1, 2026

Heavy rain expected over wide swath of Japan as rainbands develop in KyushuJul 1, 2026

Toyota, U.S. startup join hands to manufacture electric "flying car"Jul 1, 2026

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