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Peak Energy Acquires 48 MW Ready-To-Build Solar Portfolio In Japan

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ANTARA NEWS
 
 
The portfolio of projects will come online progressively over 2026-2028 and be combined with battery storage to maximize climate impact and cost savings for customers.
Singapore and Tokyo (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Peak Energy, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy developers in A...

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Chinese Navy Drill Near Japan Sparks Concern And Protest

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BBC
 
A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements.
In the last few weeks China's two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been condu...

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Highs Exceed 35 C for 3 Consecutive Days; Tajimi, Gifu Pref., Tops List with High of 37.6 C

  • Category:Nature
JAPAN NEWS
 
A high pressure system remained in place over Japan on Wednesday, causing a third consecutive day of severe heat, with temperatures in some areas peaking above 35 C.
The highest temperatures were recorded mainly in the Tokai region, with Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, topping Wednesday’s l...

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Panel To Propose Japan Raise Defense Spending Above 2% Of GDP

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A Defense Ministry panel is set to propose that the government consider raising defense spending beyond the current goal of 2 percent of gross domestic product, sources close to the matter said.
In a draft proposal to be presented to the government soon, the panel, set up in Februar...

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Mercury Rises To Mid-Summer Levels In Wide Areas Of Japan

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NHK
 
Extremely hot weather hit wide areas in Japan from the Kyushu to Hokuriku regions on Monday. Weather officials say people should continue to stay alert for heatstroke on Tuesday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said temperatures rose across the nation on Monday as warm air moved in under th...

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Japan to Scrap Rice Crop Yield Index

  • Category:Gourmet
NIPPON
 
The Japanese agriculture ministry on Monday announced the abolition of the rice crop yield index, effective with this year's harvest.
The step comes as rice farmers have complained that the country's current statistics do not match their firsthand experience of growing the staple. Some h...

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High Prices Squeeze Hospitals In Japan, 60% Now In The Red

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
The effects are becoming apparent as some hospitals are reducing medical services or not replacing aging medical equipment.
Rising prices and labor costs are causing hospitals nationwide to suffer financial difficulties. The effects are becoming apparent as some hospitals are ...

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Half Of A Lifetime Devoted To Developing Relations Between Indonesia And Japan

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KOBE UNIVERSITY
 
KOBAYASHI Kazunori, Chairperson, Indonesia Japan Friendship Association
It’s been 43 years since KOBAYASHI Kazunori was first assigned to work in Indonesia as a trading company employee. For nearly half of his life, he’s poured his energy into promoting exchange with Japan from ...

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Now, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, UK, Germany, and France. And Other Countries Enjoying A 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to China

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TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD
 
China has officially extended its 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy to travelers from 55 countries, including Indonesia, Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan.
Effective June 12, 2025, this expansion aims to promote tourism and business exchanges ...

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Japan PM Ishiba Expected To Discuss Tariffs With Trump At G7

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NHK
 
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is scheduled to arrive in Canada on Sunday to attend the Group of 7 summit of world leaders. He is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss tariffs.
G7 leaders are seen addressing urgent issues, such as the escalating conflict in the ...

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