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M5.1 Quake Jolts Southwestern Japan Islands, No Tsunami Alert Issued

M5.1 Quake Jolts Southwestern Japan Islands, No Tsunami Alert Issued (ニュース)
KYODO NEWS
 
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan, with no tsunami alert issued, the weather agency said Monday.
The 6:33 p.m. tembl...

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Japan, Vatican to Strengthen Cooperation

Japan, Vatican to Strengthen Cooperation (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin have affirmed their commitment to strengthening relations between the two countries following the inaug...

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Japan Lawmakers' Average Income Flat at 25.13 M. Yen

Japan Lawmakers' Average Income Flat at 25.13 M. Yen (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
The average income of Japanese lawmakers in 2024 stood at 25.13 million yen, almost unchanged from the previous year, both chambers of the Diet, Japan's parliament, said Monday.
The top ea...

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Harley-Davidson Japan to Be Fined for Unfair Trade Practices; Company Enriched Itself by Setting Overly High Sales Quotas for Dealers

Harley-Davidson Japan to Be Fined for Unfair Trade Practices; Company Enriched Itself by Setting Overly High Sales Quotas for Dealers (仕事)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue a cease and desist order against Harley-Davidson Japan K.K. (HDJ), a Tokyo-based motorcycle sales company, for unfair trade practic...

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China Partially Lifts Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports

China Partially Lifts Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports (仕事)
BBC
 
China has lifted a ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, which was imposed two years ago due to concerns over the release of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant....

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Japan Hits M&A Record Of $232 Billion, Driving Asia Deals Rebound

Japan Hits M&A Record Of $232 Billion, Driving Asia Deals Rebound (仕事)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan is driving Asia's M&A rebound in 2025 with a record $232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the trend to sustain fueled by multi-billion dollar take-pr...

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Nissan Plans Large Production Cuts at Key Domestic Plant; Output to be Trimmed to 20% of Capacity in July, August

Nissan Plans Large Production Cuts at Key Domestic Plant; Output to be Trimmed to 20% of Capacity in July, August (仕事)
JAPAN NEWS
 
Nissan Motor Co. plans to make large-scale production cuts at its key Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, in July and August, according to sources.
The move was prompted by ...

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Osaka Expo Visitors Top 10 Million

Osaka Expo Visitors Top 10 Million (ニュース)
JAPAN TIMES
 
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition held a commemorative ceremony Sunday as the total number of visitors, including staff, reached 10 million at the Expo in Osaka.
"Th...

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Japan's Final H2A Rocket Successfully Lifts Off, Ends 24-Yr Career

Japan's Final H2A Rocket Successfully Lifts Off, Ends 24-Yr Career (ニュース)
KYODO NEWS
 
Japan successfully launched its 50th and final H2A liquid-fuel rocket from a southwestern Japan island on Sunday, drawing the curtain on the series' 24-year career in support of the co...

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Ishiba Cautious about Expanding Ruling Coalition

Ishiba Cautious about Expanding Ruling Coalition (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday sounded cautious about expanding the ruling coalition between his Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito.
"A coalition should be formed after...

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New Giant Slide In Southwest Japan Closed After 4 People Break Bones

New Giant Slide In Southwest Japan Closed After 4 People Break Bones (ニュース)
KYODO NEWS
 
A newly opened giant slide in southwestern Japan has been closed after four people sustained broken bones while using it, the local government said Friday.
The 30-meter slide at the to...

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Tohoku Shinkansen Collides with Bear; Services Suspended

Tohoku Shinkansen Collides with Bear; Services Suspended (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The Tohoku Shinkansen line was suspended after a bullet train collided with a bear while traveling in Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday afternoon.
According to East Japan Railway Co., the ...

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Scorching Heat Grips Much Of Japan, Expected To Continue On Sunday

Scorching Heat Grips Much Of Japan, Expected To Continue On Sunday (ニュース)
NHK
 
 
 
Much of Japan was gripped by sweltering heat on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius or higher especially in western parts of the country.
 
The hot weather is expect...

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EU Proposes Eel Trade Restriction Despite Japan’s Opposition

EU Proposes Eel Trade Restriction Despite Japan’s Opposition (仕事)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The European Union on Friday proposed making all eel species, including the Japanese eel, subject to regulation under an international treaty to protect endangered species, while Japan...

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Japan Private-Sector Rice Imports Surging

Japan Private-Sector Rice Imports Surging (仕事)
NIPPON
 
Private-sector rice imports to Japan are soaring as domestic rice prices remain high, apparently for use in "bento" boxed meals and household consumption.
According to trade statistics rel...

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