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Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply
Japan braced on Wednesday (Jun 29) for its hottest day yet of a record-breaking June...
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In historic shift, Toshiba board gains two directors from activist hedge funds
Toshiba Corp shareholders voted in two board directors from activist hedge fund investors at its annual...
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Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain
Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday (Jun 28), as...
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Foreign buyers flock to buy Japan’s used cars as yen weakens
The yen’s historic decline is drawing more overseas buyers to Japan’s used-car market, driving up...
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Japan's top court orders Twitter to delete posts on man's past arrest
Japan's top court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a man's demand...
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John Smedley targets Chinese market
Knitwear brand John Smedley is launching a suite of digital activities in mainland China to...
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Japanese company develops trash can that freezes garbage to prevent bad smells
As the sweltering summer hits Japan, a lot of unpleasant things come with it, from...
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Kate Kamoshita of Learning Compass: Navigating life with ADHD In Japan
We’re hearing more about “neurodiversity” these days. The term describes the idea that people experience...
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Australia wants 'broad, deep' security ties with Japan, minister says
Australia wants "broad and deep" cooperation with Japan as the two US allies face complex...
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Real-world forest that inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create Totoro will become nature preserve
Traveling through rural Japan, you’re likely to find more than a few spots that remind...
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JBR among top 10 trending beach destinations in Asia
More than 320 beaches across Asia were reviewed to come up with the ranking for...
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Last of Japan-made matchbooks to end production this month
There was a time when walking into just about any place of business such as...
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Indonesian police arrest Japanese man wanted for fraud
Authorities on the southern tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra island arrested a Japanese fugitive accused of...
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Dancing 'old heart-throbs' become TikTok sensation in Japan
Showing off their awkward moves in shirts, ties and brightly colored belly warmers, four men...
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Capsule hotel tells you how many times you snore during the night
There are so many capsule hotels to choose from in Japan, but if you want...
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Japan to allow small group tours, including Singapore visitors, as step to full reopening
Japan said on Tuesday (May 17) it would start conducting "test tourism" in the form...
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Biden to travel to South Korea and Japan in May
US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan in May, the White...
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Apple Protests Call for Third-Party App Stores and Lower Platform Fees in Japan
Apple today hit back at a report from the Japanese government indicating that the company...
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Three small islands in Japan for your next getaway
Japan’s 6,852 isles are why the country is called a shima-guni, or island nation. The...
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Japan cabinet secretary says Solomon Islands-China pact may have impact on region
China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands may affect security for the region and is...
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Traveling with Japanese in-laws: What to expect
Traveling with in-laws for the first time is already daunting, but throw in language barriers...
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Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight
The Japanese government flew 20 Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo on Tuesday (Apr 5) in a...
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High raw material costs plus weak yen threaten Japan's recovery from COVID
Japan's recovery from the COVID-19 economic fallout is at a crossroads as surging raw material...
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Japan's cherry blossom season gets under way - 600 sakura trees bloom in pink
It's officially cherry blossom season in Japan, after the country's Metrological Agency declared Sunday the...
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Marriott to open 7 Fairfield hotels in Japan this year
Marriott will this year expand its portfolio of Fairfield hotels in Japan by opening seven...