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Hafu: “Foreign Passports This Way” and Other Everyday Moments in Japan
Small Moments That Quietly Highlight Being “Half” in Japan
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Toho’s Godzilla doesn’t often travel abroad in-movie, but he’ll be visiting the Statue of Liberty. It’s an interesting era for Godzilla cinema, as in recent years the franchise has split into two sepa
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan tourism hits record despite China spat and Iran war
The number of international visitors was 3.6 million, up 3.5% year-on-year, a new record for March.
Source: The Japan Times
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What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Nara is famous for deer and temples, but you won’t find either of those inside this hard-to-find baked good. Most of the time, the names of baked goods in Japan are pretty self-explanatory. Curry brea
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan universities announce plan to boost foreign Ph.D. recruitment and development
The move comes as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its competitiveness amid intensifying global competition for skilled workers.
Source: The Japan Times
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First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Who’s a good girl who serves and protects? April is the start of the business and administrative years in Japan, and so many organizations are welcoming a fresh batch of recruits this month. For examp
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan considers one-year limit for appeals against rulings opening retrials
The government plans to shorten the court proceedings while keeping intact the prosecution's much-criticized right to appeal a court decision to reopen a trial.
Source: The Japan Times
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Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
This event actually encourages the weather to rain on your parade in order to get the most out of it. Anime theme park Nijigen no Mori in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, which is largely outdoors, may not be
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to lift organ donation curbs for those who have stayed in Europe
The change is expected to take effect as early as this autumn.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese and Polish leaders affirm cooperation on foreign conflict
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East in their first meeting.
Source: The Japan Times
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