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- Ricoh Imaging to Release Pentax 17, Half-Frame Film Camera, in July (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
Ricoh Imaging Co. will release the Pentax 17, its first film camera in 21 years, in Japan on July 12, the company announced Tuesday.
The model is expected to attract younger people who...
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- Japan Inflation Rises To 2.5% In May (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
The pace of Japanese inflation accelerated in May partly due to higher energy bills, government data showed Friday, as analysts speculate on the timing of the Bank of Japan's next rat...
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- Candidates 1st Speeches Reflect The Many Issues Facing The Capital; Tokyo Gov. (ニュース)
- JAPAN NEWS
Tokyo’s gubernatorial race officially kicked off on Thursday, beginning a war of words which will last 17 days, until the July 7 election.
The major issues in the previous gubernatoria...
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- Government Benefits For Having Children In Japan (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
With financial incentives, free services and benefits on the horizon, Japan has parents with children covered from birth to high school.
If you’re thinking of having children, are pre...
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- Embassy Promotes Indonesia's Batanghari Culture In Japan Through Exhibition, Seminar (ニュース)
- TEMPO
After previously holding exhibitions themed around the culture and history of Srivijaya in December 2023 and Majapahit in February 2024, the Indonesia Embassy in Tokyo once again showcases ...
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- Japan Core Machinery Orders Down in April but Seen Firming Up Ahead (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month’s big jump, but the Cabinet Off...
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- The Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Currently Spreading In Japan, Explained (ニュース)
- NATIONAL POST
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome has a 'terrifying' mortality rate of 30 per cent, expert says
Japan is seeing a record-breaking rise of a “flesh-eating bacteria” that can kill pe...
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- Japan Aims To Double Foreign Tourists Despite Overtourism Concerns (ニュース)
- CNA
Japan's tourism chief said on Thursday (Jun 20) its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year - more than double the current level - is well within reach, despite surging ov...
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- Asian Shares Mostly Gain After Wall St Rallies To New Records (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.
U.S. futures were flat and o...
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- Koike, Rival Renho Clash Over Child Policies In Tokyo Governor Race (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike and her biggest rival, opposition-backed lawmaker Renho, clashed over how to tackle the declining birthrate as they finally unveiled their pledges for next mont...
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- Heavy Rain Hits Wide Areas Of Japan, Disrupts Bullet Train Services (ニュース)
- KYODO NEWS
Heavy rain battered wide areas of Japan on Tuesday, disrupting bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka and prompting the weather agency to urge caution for landslides and floods....
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- Japan's Kishida to Visit Germany in July (ニュース)
- NIPPON
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is seen visiting Germany in July for talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, informed sources said Tuesday.
The trip is aimed at strengthening bilateral co...
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- Japan Post To Raise Postage Rates From Oct 1 Due To Fewer Deliveries (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Japan Post Co will raise the price of a standard-size letter stamp to 110 yen from 84 yen starting Oct 1, among other postage rate hikes, to improve profitability amid declining lett...
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- 'Totto-Chan' Anime Wins Award At Prestigious Annecy Film Festival (ニュース)
- JAPAN TIMES
"Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window," directed by Japan's Shinnosuke Yakuwa, received an award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France on Saturday.
The Pa...
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- Father’s Day Custom In Japan Developed In Own Way (ニュース)
- ARAB NEWS
The custom of Father’s Day in Japan has a unique history and has developed in its own way.
Many people give red carnations to their mothers for Mother’s Day. Meanwhile, sunflowers have ...
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