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Osaka's Lost Deer Finds Home & Snacks!
A deer wandered into downtown Osaka, surprising locals. Now, it has a new home, name, and plenty of snacks!
Source: Japan Today
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Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lantern festival host city showcases Taiwan-Japan history and culture
Taiwan has preserved many colonial-era buildings, breathing new life into them, backed by the recent "retro" trend among young people.
Source: The Japan Times
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Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
This Whisper of the Heart couple can finally have the happy ending they never got in the anime. With a main character who’s an aspiring novelist, it’s fitting that Whisper of the Heart is a Ghibli ani
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to strengthen Pacific Ocean defense system
"A vast area on the Pacific side is a defense vacuum," Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters during his visit to the island of Iwo Jima.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Even the massively popular coffee chain itself wasn’t expecting such a positive response, prompting temporary closure less than half a year after opening. It was with great fanfare that, in November,
Source: SoraNews24
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Taiwan artist hopes for more cultural exchanges with Japan
A participant in the 2025 Setouchi Triennale, Taiwanese artists Wang Wen-chih believes that art has the power to remove barriers between strangers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo University Ethics Probe Uncovers Violations
An internal investigation at the University of Tokyo has revealed multiple ethics violations. This follows bribery scandals involving faculty last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Gasoline, diapers and drinks: Japan faces wide-ranging impact amid concern over oil
The government has assured the public that the supply of crude oil is sufficient for now, but efforts to curb consumption could be needed if the situation doesn't improve.
Source: The Japan Times
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Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Does the morning sauna make up for a night of communal snoring? With Tokyo hotel prices increasing due to the tourism boom, both domestic and international travelers are often left on the hunt for bud
Source: SoraNews24
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