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Ostrich Endeavor Ensuring Yoshinoya Can Meet Demand For Meat

  • Category:Gourmet
JAPAN TODAY
 
Major Japanese fast-food chain operator Yoshinoya Holdings Co is hoping the introduction of ostrich meat will help it overcome shortages that have affected the availability of its popular beef bowls.
In late August, it made some 60,000 servings of ostrich meat rice bowls available a...

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Dollar Briefly Falls below 140 Yen in Asian Trading

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The dollar briefly slipped below ¥140 to hit its lowest levels since July last year in Asian trading Monday.
While the Tokyo market was closed for a national holiday, selling against the yen picked up its pace in other Asian markets amid emerging speculation that the Federal Reserve ...

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Businesses Warn Yellen On Political Pressure Over U.S. Steel Sale

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Major Japanese and American business groups have urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen not to succumb to political pressure when reviewing Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of United States Steel.
The $14.9 billion takeover, agreed by the firms in December, has met opposition...

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Mushiny Establishes Subsidiary in Japan and Showcases New Products at LTT Expo Empowering Local Partners

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ANTARA NEWS
 
Mushiny, a world-leading expert in intelligent robotic logistics systems, recently announced the establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan.
This strategic expansion aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of products and full technical support to the Japanese market, embod...

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Chief Priest Of Tokyo Shrine Allegedly Took ¥250 Million From Amulet Sales

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The chief priest of a Tokyo shrine allegedly misappropriated ¥250 million from amulet sales, sources revealed Thursday.
The priest of Akabane Hachiman Shrine, located in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, allegedly diverted proceeds from amulet sales for his personal use, according to the Tokyo Reg...

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Japan Considers Company Support Measures For Long-Term LNG Contracts

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REUTERS
 
The Japanese government is considering support measures to make it easier for companies to enter into long-term purchase contracts for liquefied natural gas to ensure a stable supply of the super-chilled fuel, the industry ministry said on Wednesday.
At a meeting with energy experts to ...

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Japan's April-June GDP Growth Revised Down To Annualized Real 2.9%

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's economy grew an annualized real 2.9 percent in the April-June quarter, revised down from an initially reported 3.1 percent, as private consumption and capital spending were not as high as previously thought, the Cabinet Office said Monday.
Despite the downward revision, the f...

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Canadian Takeover Bid For Japan's 7-Eleven Could Change How The Asian Country Does Business

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THE WEEK
 
Convenience stores aren't just big business in Japan: They're a linchpin of the nation's culture — with reputations for tasty, well-prepared food and an astoundingly wide array of critical services — known as "konbini." Now a takeover bid could change everything.
7-Eleven stores are a ...

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Netflix Premieres Canned Cocktails In Japan For Squid Game Comeback

  • Category:Gourmet
THE DRINKS BUSINESS
 
Subscription streaming service Netflix has turned its hand to drinks production with a new collaboration with Suntory-owned brand Horoyoi.
The US-based streaming service has launched a Horoyoi Netflix Cola Sour in Japan to celebrate some of its highly-anticipated shows.
The ...

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Japanese Gov't To Use ¥989 Bil In Reserves To Curb Energy Bills

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The government decided Tuesday to allocate an additional 989.15 billion yen in subsidies to curb energy bills in Japan, largely depleting this fiscal year's reserve fund set aside to combat inflation.
This move brings the total state expenses for measures to address the cost-of-livi...

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