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One Dead, 2 Injured In Knife Attack In Hokkaido Convenience Store

One Dead, 2 Injured In Knife Attack In Hokkaido Convenience Store (ニュース)
JAPAN TODAY
 
A man died, while a woman and another man were injured in a knife attack in a convenience store in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sunday.
The incident occurred at around 6:50 a.m. at the Seico...

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Japan To Extend Extra ¥100 Billion For Ishikawa Quake Relief

Japan To Extend Extra ¥100 Billion For Ishikawa Quake Relief (ニュース)
JAPAN TIMES
 
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday his government will allocate additional funds of around ¥100 billion ($665 million) for reconstruction efforts on the Noto Peninsula followi...

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Sanrio Puroland in Western Tokyo Closed After Receiving Threat via Email

Sanrio Puroland in Western Tokyo Closed After Receiving Threat via Email (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
An indoor theme park featuring Hello Kitty in Tokyo was closed on Saturday after receiving a warning that stated, “I placed a hazardous material on the premises.”
According to the loca...

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90% Of Ukrainian Evacuees In Japan Unwilling To Return Home

90% Of Ukrainian Evacuees In Japan Unwilling To Return Home (ニュース)
JAPAN TIMES
 
About 90% of Ukrainians who have fled to Japan following Russia's invasion of its neighbor are not willing to return home even if the war ends, a survey by the Japanese branch of the ...

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Tokyo Stock Market Reaches Uncharted Territory, But Where To Next?

Tokyo Stock Market Reaches Uncharted Territory, But Where To Next? (仕事)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Investor confidence borne from record corporate profits and the prospect of Japan putting its painful period of deflation behind it, helped by companies focusing on improving sharehol...

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Japanese Advertising Giant Hakuhodo Launches Trigger Happy Studios in India

Japanese Advertising Giant Hakuhodo Launches Trigger Happy Studios in India (仕事)
VARIETY
 
Tokyo-based global advertising giant Hakuhodo Inc. is further expanding its India footprint.
A year after acquiring a majority stake in leading Indian brand and entertainment agency group...

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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Foreign Chiefs Confirm Plans to Work Closely to Strengthen Deterrence

Japan, U.S., S. Korea Foreign Chiefs Confirm Plans to Work Closely to Strengthen Deterrence (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a trilateral meeting with her U.S. and South Korean counterparts in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, confirming that they would work closely together to ...

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Emperor Turns 64; Mourns Ishikawa Quake Victims

Emperor Turns 64; Mourns Ishikawa Quake Victims (ニュース)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday.
The ceremonial...

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Samukawa Curry Festival

Samukawa Curry Festival (観光)
JAPAN TRAVEL
Curries From All Corners Of The Globe In Kanagawa
Venue: Samukawa Central Park When: Sunday - Feb 25th 2024
Curries are hugely popular in many places around the globe thanks to their r...

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Indonesia Reconsiders to Issue Samurai Bonds Amid Japan Recession

Indonesia Reconsiders to Issue Samurai Bonds Amid Japan Recession (ニュース)
TEMPO
 
The Ministry of Finance spoke up about the issuance of Samurai Bonds, the yen-denominated bond, amid the Japanese recession.
"Will we still issue Samurai Bonds? Of course, we will look at w...

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Emperor, Empress Plan to Visit Quake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. in Late March; Second Time Visiting a Disaster-Hit Area Since Accession

Emperor, Empress Plan to Visit Quake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. in Late March; Second Time Visiting a Disaster-Hit Area Since Accession (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The Emperor and Empress plan to visit quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture in late March, it has been learned.
It would be their second visit to an area affected by a natural disaster since t...

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Skechers Launches New High-tech Distribution Center in Tokyo, Japan

Skechers Launches New High-tech Distribution Center in Tokyo, Japan (仕事)
FOOTWEAR NEWS
 
Skechers is launching a brand new distribution center in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan that is outfitted with technology to help automate the fulfillment process.
The new center was bui...

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Construction of Restrooms for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Cost Up To ¥200 million Each

Construction of Restrooms for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Cost Up To ¥200 million Each (ニュース)
JAPAN NEWS
 
The cost of some of the restrooms to be installed at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will be up to approximately ¥200 million per facility, it has been learned.
“Compared with ordinary publ...

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Japan, Malaysia Relations To Hit New Heights In 2024

Japan, Malaysia Relations To Hit New Heights In 2024 (ニュース)
NEW STRAITS TIMES
 
Japan-Malaysia relations have expanded beyond traditional areas and Tokyo is hopeful that cooperation will continue upwards in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships...

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New Japan Rail Pass Gives You A Week Free Rides In A Huge Space To Chase The Cherry Blossoms

New Japan Rail Pass Gives You A Week Free Rides In A Huge Space To Chase The Cherry Blossoms (ニュース)
SORA NEWS
 
Go east, and north, Japan travelers!
The recent price increase for the all-across-Japan Japan Rail Pass may turn out to be, in some ways, a blessing in disguise for travelers. Yes, it i...

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