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Two Japanese regional banks’ shares surge in latest merger pact
The move is the latest example of Japan's regional lenders joining forces in a market hit by a shrinking population.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to promote research and development for dual-use technology
The policy direction reflects the fact that various countries are advancing the military application of advanced technologies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Events For April 2026
April signals fresh beginnings. Whether it's embarking on new adventures or rediscovering old hobbies, April is the perfect opportunity to turn a new leaf.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Japan firms weigh merging power chip businesses
Toshiba said it will start negotiations with Mitsubishi Electric and chipmaker Rohm to merge their power semiconductor businesses.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Unique Jazz Scene
Discover how Japan has uniquely reinterpreted jazz music. From Haruki Murakami's influence to Tokyo-New York performances, explore this cultural fusion.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli Releases Anime Character Socks
Step into spring with Studio Ghibli's new anime character socks! The Donguri Kyowakoku retail chain offers 18 designs featuring beloved characters from Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and more.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's Ispace delays NASA-sponsored moon landing to 2030
The announcement highlights a murky outlook for the venture, as the U.S. revamps missions with commercial and international partners to send astronauts to the moon before China.
Source: The Japan Times
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What’s new (and what’s not) at the reopened Edo-Tokyo Museum
After four years, the extensive history museum reopens with new large-scale models, digital screens and some finer tune-ups.
Source: The Japan Times
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It’s not too late — at least not when it comes to investing in Japanese stocks
Volatility meets vocabulary as common expressions shape how people think about money and timing.
Source: The Japan Times
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Once an under-the-radar sakura spot, this neighborhood near Shibuya has become dangerously congested. Around 20 years ago, Nakameguro was still one of Tokyo’s less famous, if-you-know-you-know cherry
Source: SoraNews24
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