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Japan, Australia, New Zealand Defense Chiefs Discuss Mogami Frigate

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NIPPON
 
The defense ministers of Japan, Australia and New Zealand at a meeting in Singapore on Saturday discussed New Zealand's possible introduction of an upgraded model of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate.
It was the first time for the three countries to hold a m...

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Japan Passes Bill To Raise Visa Fees, Introduce Online Pre-Entry Screening

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan's parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online pre-entry travel authorization system for overseas arrivals.
Once the fee changes are implemented later this fisca...

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Japan Contribute US$565.4 Thousand To Support Regional Cooperation

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ANTARA NEWS
 
Japan has contributed JPY90.1 million (US$565.4 thousand) to support regional cooperation on clean, resilient and efficient energy solutions as rising electricity demand from digitalization and artificial intelligence places new pressure on energy systems across the Asia-Pacific.
Th...

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Anti-Bear Protective Wear Launched By Kyoto Manufacturer

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Amid a series of bear attacks across the country, a manufacturer of cut-resistant clothing in Kyoto Prefecture has developed specialized protective gear designed to withstand bear attacks and began selling it in May.
Called “Kuma Tector,” the product’s durability has reportedly been ...

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New Hearing-Assist Earphones With Open-Ear Design

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Casio Computer Co Ltd has released the "ER-100" hearing assist earphones as the first product in its new earU brand, which aims to solve the problem of misunderstandings and stress caused by hearing difficulties.
According to Casio, in addition to earphone-induced hearing loss, ther...

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Female Umpires To Break New Ground At Japan's Koshien Championship

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JAPAN TODAY
 
For more than a century, only male umpires have officiated at Japan's prestigious Koshien high school baseball tournaments. That will change this summer when five women take the field at the national championship.
Female umpires will make their debut at the national high school base...

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Survey Shows 90% of Elementary School Principals Want Lower-Grade Students to Use Paper Textbooks

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JAPAN NEWS
 
More than 90% of elementary school principals want lower-grade students to use paper textbooks, even as the country moves toward greater adoption of digital versions, according to a new Yomiuri Shimbun survey.
The survey, conducted earlier this month, asked elementary school principa...

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Ferry Service to Link Japan's Ishigaki Island, Taiwan City

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NIPPON
 
A regular passenger ferry service is set to be launched to connect the northern Taiwan city of Keelung and Ishigaki Island in the southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa.
For its maiden voyage, the Yaima Maru ferry will depart from the port of Keelung late Thursday and is scheduled to a...

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Japan Enacts Bill Enabling Digital Issuance Of Local Government Bonds

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Parliament on Wednesday enacted legislation featuring a measure to allow local governments to issue debt securities in a digital format.
At a plenary meeting, the Upper House passed legislation to revise multiple laws related to local autonomy, based on proposals from local governme...

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Philippine President Marcos, Wife Welcomed To Japan By Imperial Couple

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A welcome ceremony was held Wednesday at the Imperial Palace for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos, who are visiting Japan as state guests.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed the couple at the event, which was also attended by Cro...

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