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Japan Govt Launches New Office for Foreigner Policies

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NIPPON
 
The Japanese government on Tuesday launched a new office at the Cabinet Secretariat to oversee policies related to foreign residents.
The new office will tackle issues such as crimes and other incidents caused by some foreigners in the country.
The government aims to display its resolve ...

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Japan's Aid Agency To Issue 23 Bil. Yen Africa-Support Bonds In Aug.

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KYODO NEWS
 
The Japan International Cooperation Agency will issue bonds worth around 23 billion yen ($160 million) next month to raise funds for infrastructure, education and other development needs of African nations.
The bond issuance will coincide with Japan's cohosting of the ninth Tokyo Int...

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Moomins Enjoy Enduring Popularity In Japan On Their 80th Anniversary

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Finland’s beloved Moomins — the fictional roundish trolls with distinctive large snouts — continue to enjoy enduring popularity in Japan as the world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first novel’s publication.
The charming characters along with their diverse cast of companions...

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Japan Festival kicks off in Sao Paulo

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NHK
 
The annual Japan Festival has begun in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, offering visitors the chance to sample local Japanese dishes and experience the country's atmosphere.
Brazil is home to the world's largest community of Japanese descendants. The festival is said to be one of the world'...

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LDP Lawmaker Under Fire For Saying Quake 'Fortunately' Hit Noto Peninsula

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A senior ruling party lawmaker on Wednesday faced a chorus of criticism for suggesting an earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan last year was "fortunate" in showing how improvements can be made in public services.
Yosuke Tsuruho, who made the remark Tuesday in a...

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Indonesia Eyes Labor Cooperation With Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture

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ANTARA NEWS
 
The Ministry of Manpower is exploring a potential partnership with the government of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labor sector.
Secretary General of the Manpower Ministry, Cris Kuntadi, stated that this initiative also aims to support human ...

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LDP-Komeito Coalition Could Lose Upper House Majority; Single-Seat Constituencies Seen as Deciding Factor

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may be able to secure only around 40 seats in the upcoming House of Councillors election as its candidates are struggling in prefectural constituencies, making it uncertain whether the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito will be able to maintai...

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S. Korea Pres. Lee Arranging Early Visit to Japan

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NIPPON
 
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Thursday that he is working to arrange an early visit to Japan, hoping to continue the two countries' "shuttle diplomacy," or mutual visits by their leaders.
With the two nations commemorating this year the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normaliz...

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SoftBank to Launch HAPS-Based Telecom Services in Japan

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NIPPON
 
SoftBank Corp. has announced a plan to launch high-altitude platform station-based pre-commercial telecommunications services in Japan in 2026.
Service areas and the number of users will be limited in the operations, the major Japanese mobile phone carrier said Thursday. SoftBank aims to...

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Japan To Step Up Fight Against Counterfeit Anime Goods Overseas

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
The move is part of measures to boost the content industry and better protect intellectual property.
The government is planning to deepen cooperation with foreign authorities in cracking down on counterfeit anime goods to better protect intellectual property.
To combat the sal...

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