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Japan to keep imported wheat price unchanged despite inflation
The Japanese government plans to keep unchanged the average price at which it sells imported...
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Yonezawa engages visitors by offering a taste of their city through 'Furusato Nozei'
This mountain-ringed city in Japan’s Tohoku region has long been proud of its reputation as...
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Stunning photo shows the beautiful power of Japan’s biggest fireworks shell
Many Japanese summer festivals are highlighted by grand fireworks shows, some of which are so...
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Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito diagnosed with heart failure, condition improved
Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito, father of the current emperor, received a diagnosis of heart failure...
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Japan gets 120,400 foreign visitors in June, but only 252 tourists
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in June exceeded 100,000 for the third consecutive...
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Peach to resume Osaka-Taipei service on Sept 16
Peach Aviation will resume flights on its Osaka (Kansai) - Taipei (Taoyuan) route on Sept...
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SMARI: A smart way to return online purchases and rental products in Japan
I'm probably not alone in appreciating the benefits of online shopping, especially since the novel...
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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...