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Japan Supplies Antiviral Drug To U.K. In Response To Hantavirus

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The government supplied antiviral drug Avigan from its stockpiles to Britain on Friday in response to a hantavirus outbreak, health minister Kenichiro Ueno said Monday.
Britain has accepted passengers from a cruise ship on which the outbreak occurred during a voyage in the Atlantic ...

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Japan Plans Industry Clusters in 10 Regions

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NIPPON
 
Japan’s government Monday presented a draft plan to create industry clusters in 10 regions, spotlighting semiconductors and green transformation, or transition to clean energy, to lure large-scale corporate investment and revive local economies.
The plan, presented at a state minister-le...

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Japan’s Female Imperial Family Members Could Keep Status After Marriage; Plan Broadly Agreed by Parties

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Many political parties are now broadly in favor of a plan to let female members of the Imperial family retain their status after marriage, as the Centrist Reform Alliance presented its views on ensuring a stable succession of the Imperial throne at a general meeting of ruling and opp...

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Japan Weighs Extra Budget for Energy Subsidies

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The Japanese government is considering compiling a supplementary budget to cover additional costs, as it is mulling providing electricity and city gas subsidies in July-September and keeping gasoline subsidies in place, government and ruling party officials said Friday.
The government is...

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Japan PM to make 2-day visit to South Korea from Tuesday

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KYODO NEWS
 
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit South Korea for two days from Tuesday to meet with President Lee Jae Myung, the Japanese government told parliament.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki on Thursday notified a board meeting of the House of Representatives' steering co...

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Japan Mulls Electricity, City Gas Subsidies in Summer

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The Japanese government is considering providing electricity and city gas subsidies from July to September, when energy demand for cooling is expected to grow, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Electricity and city gas fees are likely to start rising around June as prices fo...

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Japan Defense Chief Urges Coordination with U.S. on Hormuz Security

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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of close coordination with the United States over a multilateral effort to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
"Realistically, it's important to ensure close communication...with the United...

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Japan, U.S. Confirm Close Coordination On Currency After Intervention

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tuesday she agreed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to closely coordinate on movements in the currency market during talks held after a recent intervention to stem the yen's depreciation against the dollar.
"We are in good coo...

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Japan Faces U.K. Rival In Race To Build Warships For New Zealand

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan’s stealthy and highly automated Mogami warship is set for a showdown with the simpler and less expensive Type 31 frigate from the U.K. as the two nations compete to supply vessels to the Royal New Zealand Navy.
New Zealand said last week it was looking at both options to repla...

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Football: Japan Drawn With Holders Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia At Asian Cup

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan have been pitted against two-time reigning champions Qatar as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup following Saturday's tournament draw in Riyadh.
Record four-time champions Japan begin the tournament in Saudi Arabia against Indonesia on Jan. 11 befor...

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