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Toshifumi Suzuki, Father Of Japan's Convenience Stores, Dies At 93
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REUTERS
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday. He was 93.
Born in Nagano in 1932, Suzuki joined retailer Ito-Yokado in 1963 after working...
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday. He was 93.
Born in Nagano in 1932, Suzuki joined retailer Ito-Yokado in 1963 after working...
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Mysterious Odor At Luxury Mall In Ginza Leaves At Least 25 Feeling Unwell
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JAPAN TIMES
A strong odor at the Ginza Six shopping mall in central Tokyo prompted emergency calls and left at least 25 people complaining of feeling unwell Monday, police and fire authorities said.
According to reports from NHK, a woman called the police around noon to report a “pungent odor” ...
A strong odor at the Ginza Six shopping mall in central Tokyo prompted emergency calls and left at least 25 people complaining of feeling unwell Monday, police and fire authorities said.
According to reports from NHK, a woman called the police around noon to report a “pungent odor” ...
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Japan, China Trade Chiefs Chat, 1st Ministerial Exchange Amid Row
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KYODO NEWS
Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday he had a brief exchange with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of a regional economic forum in Suzhou, eastern China, marking the first ministerial contact between the two countries since their latest diplomatic ...
Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday he had a brief exchange with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of a regional economic forum in Suzhou, eastern China, marking the first ministerial contact between the two countries since their latest diplomatic ...
- 23/5 20:38
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Prince Hisahito To Make Debut At Imperial Banquet
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JAPAN TIMES
Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will attend a banquet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday night, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.
It will be the first time for the...
Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will attend a banquet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday night, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.
It will be the first time for the...
- 23/5 20:03
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Japan Has A New Cute And Clever Sunblock For Cat Lovers
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JAPAN TODAY
The calendar says we’re still in spring, but the thermometer shows that summer is almost here.
With temperatures in Tokyo hitting 30 degrees Celsius last weekend, we’re closing in on the time of year when some form of sun protection is a must for many when going outside, which in tu...
The calendar says we’re still in spring, but the thermometer shows that summer is almost here.
With temperatures in Tokyo hitting 30 degrees Celsius last weekend, we’re closing in on the time of year when some form of sun protection is a must for many when going outside, which in tu...
- 23/5 19:45
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Japan, Laos to Cooperate for Stronger Energy Supply Chains
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NIPPON
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Laotian counterpart, Thongsavan Phomvihane, agreed Friday that their countries will promote cooperation to strengthen supply chains for energy and critical minerals.
They reached the agreement at a meeting in Tokyo, amid supply instabil...
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Laotian counterpart, Thongsavan Phomvihane, agreed Friday that their countries will promote cooperation to strengthen supply chains for energy and critical minerals.
They reached the agreement at a meeting in Tokyo, amid supply instabil...
- 22/5 19:10
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4th Ruling Finds Japan Feb. Lower House Poll Constitutional
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NIPPON
Tokyo High Court ruled Thursday that the Feb. 8 election for Japan's House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities.
Presiding Judge Takao Furuta dismissed a claim by a group of lawyers led by Hidetoshi Masunaga that sough...
Tokyo High Court ruled Thursday that the Feb. 8 election for Japan's House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities.
Presiding Judge Takao Furuta dismissed a claim by a group of lawyers led by Hidetoshi Masunaga that sough...
- 21/5 19:44
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Playground Games Launches Forza Horizon 6 Featuring Japan Car Culture
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ASATU NEWS
Playground Games released its brand-new racing video game, Forza Horizon 6, featuring famed automotive photographer Larry Chen as a major speaking character within the newly introduced Japanese setting.
The open-world racing title brings players to long-awaited Japanese locations, si...
Playground Games released its brand-new racing video game, Forza Horizon 6, featuring famed automotive photographer Larry Chen as a major speaking character within the newly introduced Japanese setting.
The open-world racing title brings players to long-awaited Japanese locations, si...
- 21/5 17:29
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Japan Grants Cambodia $11 Million For Mine Clearance, Victim Assistance
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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The new funding follows the completion of Phase II of the project at the end of 2025, which had a total budget of almost $17 million.
The Japanese government has agreed to provide Cambodia with an additional ¥1.7 billion (approximately $11 million) in grants to support the Cam...
The new funding follows the completion of Phase II of the project at the end of 2025, which had a total budget of almost $17 million.
The Japanese government has agreed to provide Cambodia with an additional ¥1.7 billion (approximately $11 million) in grants to support the Cam...
- 20/5 17:17
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Japan And Brazil Agree To Enhance Economic Security Cooperation
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JAPAN TIMES
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic security cooperation, at the two countries’ first strategic dialogue held on Monday in Tokyo.
Brazil is rich in natural resources such as rare earths and iron...
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic security cooperation, at the two countries’ first strategic dialogue held on Monday in Tokyo.
Brazil is rich in natural resources such as rare earths and iron...
- 19/5 18:22
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