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- Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' A Symbol Of Unity: Architect (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.
The t...
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- Nippon Steel Promises No Cuts To U.S. Steel's Output For 10 Years (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Nippon Steel Corp has promised it will not cut output capacity at United States Steel Corp's mills for 10 years, in its latest proposal to the administration of President Joe Biden ai...
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- 2025 Could Be Turning Point for Dual Surname Option in Japan (ニュース)
- NIPPON
This year could be a turning point in the family law system in Japan. Calls for introducing a dual surname option for spouses have been growing among politicians, even members of the rulin...
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- Japan Police and Airlines Urge Caution Amid Rise in Inflight Thefts (ニュース)
- AVIATION SOURCE NEWS
Passengers flying in and out of Japan are being advised to take extra precautions with their belongings following a recent surge in inflight thefts.
Both the Japanese police ...
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- Japan Emperor Wishes For Peaceful Year In New Year's Address (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing concern for people affected by natural disasters.
Accompanied b...
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- Mizuho’s Online Banking Services Hit by Glitch (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
A glitch made it difficult for Mizuho Bank customers to access its online banking services temporarily Tuesday, the major Japanese lender announced.
The internet banking services are b...
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- Japan Marks 1 Year Since Powerful Noto Quake; Rebuilding Remains Slow (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Japan on Wednesday marked one year since a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, leaving at least 500 dead, including those who succumbed to health issues af...
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- Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Reaches Showa Station in Antarctica (ニュース)
- JAPAN NEWS
The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrived at Showa Station, Japan’s Antarctic research base, on Tuesday.
The Shirase berthed at a point about 120 meters off East Ongul Island, where Show...
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- Japan Rethinks Tradition Of New Year's Cards As Inflation Persists (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
A growing number of Japanese people appear to be breaking with the country's tradition of sending New Year's greeting cards, as rising prices of daily goods are forcing them to cut bac...
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- Japanese Bookstores Collaborating with Libraries for Survival (ニュース)
- NIPPON
While bookstores are increasingly closing in Japan due to the expansion of online shopping, some have started to work with libraries for survival.
The government plans to support such coll...
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- Heavy Snow In Japan Disrupts Holiday Air Traffic (ニュース)
- CNA
Heavy snow in Japan's northern region cancelled dozens of flights on Tuesday (Dec 31) as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.
Japan Ai...
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- Do Not Wipe Toilet Seat With Toilet Paper: Japanese Maker (ニュース)
- BBC
Japanese toilets - equipped with music players, automatic flushes, and heated seats - are clearly not afraid of making a splash with their innovative designs.
But these cutting edge seats hav...
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- Japan Urges Schools To Avoid Trips In Peak Season Amid Labor Shortage (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
Japan's education ministry has urged that school trips be planned for the off-season due to a recent labor shortage in transportation and accommodations amid a boom in inbound tourism,...
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- Japan's Factory Activity Shrinks At Slower Pace, PMI Shows (仕事)
- REUTERS
Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, edging closer to stabilisation after...
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- Japan Plans To Support ‘Urban Mining’ In ASEAN Countries (仕事)
- ASIA NEWS
“Urban mining” is a term referring to recovering useful materials such as copper and rare metals from the circuit boards of used electronic devices, like computers and smartphones. Th...
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