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Survey of Minamitorishima greenlit to check suitability for radioactive waste disposal
The central government is searching for a permanent disposal site for radioactive waste from Japan's nuclear power plants.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
We head to the new arrival from the north to see if it’s still something special. Sushi is, in many ways, a trend-resistant food. Whereas the popularity of toppings, seasonings, and cooking styles mig
Source: SoraNews24
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Study shows deer and boar habitats to spread across most of Japan by 2050
Deer and boar habitats could extend to the northeastern prefectures of Aomori and Akita, where their populations are currently believed to be small.
Source: The Japan Times
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Early blossoming likely means early full bloom at this breathtaking park within day-trip distance of Tokyo. Cherry blossom season doesn’t last very long, and there’s often a twinge of sadness that com
Source: SoraNews24
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Trump’s apocalyptic promise: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’
Truman described Hiroshima as "a military base," a characterization historians have since established as inaccurate.
Source: The Japan Times
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Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count
Early official results showed former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori narrowly in the lead, closely followed by right-wing former Lima mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga.
Source: The Japan Times
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Toto halts bathroom orders after Iran war upends supply chain
The firm joins a growing list of Japanese manufacturers who have cut production or hiked prices due to tightening supplies of naphtha.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Find out if these limited-edition drinks are really treasures worth hunting for. It’s been 30 years since Starbucks opened its first branch in Japan on 2 August, 1996, and the chain has some big cele
Source: SoraNews24
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Nara Temple Vandalism Under Police Investigation
Police are investigating stains found on a national treasure at a Nara temple. The investigation is focused on a potential violation of the cultural properties protection law.
Source: The Japan Times
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Where Tokyo goes to sweat and soak
To stay relevant and attract new customers, public bathhouses and saunas are trading weary grandeur for contemporary cool.
Source: The Japan Times
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