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- Mega Quake Advisory Remains Following Strong Earthquake In Northern Japan (ニュース)
- NHK
Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake after a tremor led to a tsunami advisory on Friday.
The magnitude 6.9 earthqu...
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- Visa Free Travel, New Flights Boost Turkish Visit To Japan (ニュース)
- HURRIYET DAILY NEWS
Türkiye’s interest in Japan is experiencing a remarkable surge, with the number of Turkish visitors reaching record levels.
Visa‑free travel for up to 90 days, newly launched ...
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- Japan to Finalize Plan to Address Tax Revenue Gap Next Year (ニュース)
- NIPPON
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering finalizing details of a plan to address tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local governments at the end of next year, peopl...
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- Bear Character Chosen as Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 (ニュース)
- TOKYO WEEKENDER
The announcement was made in Kyoto on Friday
‘Kuma’ Is the Official Kanji of 2025
On Friday, the official Kanji of the Year for 2025 was announced at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto....
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- ‘Annual Income Barrier’ Could Be Lifted to ¥1.78 Million; Change Was First Agreed on in December 2024 (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to raise the “annual income barrier” — the income threshold for the imposition of income tax — from the current level of ¥...
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- Starbucks Japan Now Offers Close-To-Closing Discounted Items Through Its Mobile Order App (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
In Japan, there’s a common practice of supermarkets and takeout places discounting leftover items as they get close to closing time.
It’s a win-win-win policy, as consumers get to sav...
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- Japan to Raise Income Tax Threshold to 1.68 M. Yen (仕事)
- NIPPON
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering raising the minimum taxable income threshold from the current 1.6 million yen to 1.68 million yen in 2026, it was learned Thursda...
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- UNESCO Adds 6 Items From Japan To Pre-Inscribed Intangible Heritage List (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
A U.N. intergovernmental committee decided Thursday to add six items submitted by Japan to three categories already inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including tradit...
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- Japan Lower House OKs FY 2025 Extra Budget (ニュース)
- NIPPON
Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government's supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled ...
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- Japan Assesses Damage From 7.5 Magnitude Quake That Injured 34 (ニュース)
- AP NEWS
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coasta...
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- Seafood Exports To Japan Surge Towards New Annual Record (仕事)
- VIR.COM
Vietnam’s seafood exports to Japan have gained strong momentum, reaching nearly $1.6 billion since the start of the year and positioning the sector to set a new annual record.
Fresh custo...
Gourmet [10/12 21:49] More
- Japan FY 2025 Extra Budget Set to Be Enacted (仕事)
- NIPPON
The Japanese government's fiscal 2025 supplementary budget bill is now set to be enacted during the ongoing extraordinary Diet session, which ends on Dec. 17, as two opposition parties are...
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- China, Russia Bombers Fly Together off Japan's Shikoku for 1st Time (ニュース)
- NIPPON
Chinese and Russian bombers have conducted their first joint flight off the Shikoku region in western Japan, according to the Defense Ministry's Joint Staff Office.
"It should be taken as ...
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- Japan Denies Beijing Claim That SDF Jets Locked Radar On Chinese Aircraft (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday dismissed China's claim that Japanese Self-Defense Forces fighter jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft in a recent incident between the ...
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- 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Injures Dozens In Japan, Triggers Tsunami Waves (ニュース)
- WEATHER
Japan is assessing damage from Monday's large earthquake as aftershocks continue along the country's northeast coast.
Residents along Japan's northeast coast were warned to stay alert, as...
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