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The curious case of a pint-sized sleuth’s box-office phenomenon
A Golden Week tradition for many, the "Detective Conan" blockbuster franchise has built a cycle of anticipation that keeps fans engaged year after year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Police scour Kyoto mountains in ongoing search for missing 11-year-old boy
The elementary school sixth grader went missing on the morning of March 23, according to prefectural police.
Source: The Japan Times
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Cat Food Mystery Solved by Japanese Researchers
Japanese scientists have discovered why cats sometimes leave their food unfinished. The introduction of a new food scent can reignite a cat's appetite, even when eating the same food.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Youth See Bleak Future: Travel Impact?
A recent poll reveals low optimism among young Japanese regarding their country's future. What does this sentiment mean for tourism and the overall travel experience in Japan?
Source: The Japan Times
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Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
Celestial themed anime plushie is in the room monitoring the real-world mission to the moon. For the first time in over 50 years, NASA has a manned mission to the moon again with Artemis II. The Artem
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Requirement to be added to “jobs in which Japanese is used.” For foreigners wanting to work in Japan, one of the most common paths into the country is through a Specialist in Humanities/International
Source: SoraNews24
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U.S. and Iran receive peace proposal as Trump vows 'hell' if Strait of Hormuz stays shut
The U.S. and Iran have received the framework of a two-tier plan, with an immediate ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Look, I’m tired. Just think up your own lede for this, OK? The other day, I was talking to someone I hallucinated about the importance of sleep. In these days, where the world never seems to stop movi
Source: SoraNews24
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Pokemon store stabbing spotlights importance of treatment for stalkers
Revelations that the offender had been arrested for stalking begs the question: Why could the murder not be prevented?
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ keeps options open by citing dual risks in regional reports
Traders see a roughly 66% chance of a rate hike this month, according to pricing in the overnight swaps market, as the war in Iran could raise upside inflation risks for Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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