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Warning Issued After Fake Social Media Account Impersonating Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka Discovered

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Fake social media accounts impersonating Kyoto University Prof. Shinya Yamanaka, who is also a Nobel laureate, have been spotted on social media, according to the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, the institute where he serves as honorary director.
Yamanaka is a leading r...

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Stabbing In Osaka Leaves 17 Year-Old Dead And Two Others Seriously Injured

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JAPAN TIMES
 
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a stabbing in Osaka’s popular Dotonbori entertainment district around midnight Sunday, the Osaka Prefectural Police said, adding that they were investigating the case as a homicide.
Two other 17-year-old boys were also taken to a hospital after being ...

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Japan Hands Over 5 Coastal Radar Systems To Philippines

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NAVAL NEWS
 
The Japanese government on Wednesday officially turned over five coastal radar systems to the Philippines as part of efforts to bolster Manila’s maritime domain awareness amid China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region.
The radars were part of Japan’s official security assis...

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Japan's Nikaido Takes Silver in Ski Jumping Large Hill

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NIPPON
 
Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido won the silver medal in the men's individual large hill event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Saturday.
 
Nikaido earned his third medal at these Winter Games, after taking two bronze medals in the normal hill and mixed team events.
 
He tied with Kazuyos...

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New Japan Visa Application Centers Open In Russia

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NHK
 
The Embassy of Japan in Russia has opened new visa application centers to meet growing demand among Russians wishing to visit Japan.
A ceremony took place in Moscow on Thursday to mark the launch of new centers in the capital and St. Petersburg.
Minister of the Embassy Yamaguchi Daiji said ...

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Japan Backs Use Of Satellite Imagery In Lao Rice Cultivation

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
The application of satellite technology is an efficient way to assess rice planting areas, cut costs, and gather useful data.
Lao and Japanese agricultural experts have discussed the use of satellites in rice farming and the evaluation of rice harvests in Laos using space-base...

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Japan's Special Diet Session to Open on Wednesday

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NIPPON
 
The Diet, Japan's parliament, will kick off a special session on Wednesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told party representatives on Friday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to be re-elected on the first day of the session following her ruling Liberal Democratic Party...

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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel in a First Since 2022

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TEMPO
 
Japan said it seized a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain for allegedly fleeing inspection in the nation's exclusive economic zone, adding to tensions between the countries.
"The vessel's captain was ordered to stop for an inspection by a fisheries inspector, but the vessel f...

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Japan's Main Opposition Begins 2-Horse Leader Race After Election Loss

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's main opposition party the Centrist Reform Alliance on Thursday officially began a brief two-horse race to select its new leader, as the recently established party seeks to rebuild after a crushing defeat in the recent general election.
The new party head is set to be chosen F...

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Japan To Boost Aid For Video Games And Anime As New Pillar Of Growth

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The transport ministry plans to provide subsidies for measures designed to ease airport congestion caused by an increase in inbound tourists as part of efforts to address overtourism and create a more comfortable travel environment.
Specifically, the ministry is considering subsidiz...

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