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Panel blasts University of Tokyo over corruption scandals
The report listed issues found in the university's response to two scandals involving a professor of the university and a doctor of its hospital.
Source: The Japan Times
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China's Instant Delivery Boom
Instant delivery services are transforming shopping habits in China. This shift offers new convenience for travelers needing quick access to goods.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says
The ship is the first Japanese vessel to have exited the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the Iran war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
No meet-and-greets or Pokémon Card Game classrooms will be taking place for at least one month. On March 26, a female employee at the Pokémon Center store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district was stabbed and
Source: SoraNews24
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How to make better batter for tempura
"The Art and Science of Tempura" cookbook shows you how to make a restaurant-quality crust for your fried ingredients. But will the recipe work in your kitchen?
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's budget likely to be enacted as early as Tuesday
The ruling bloc is looking to get the budget through the Upper House on Tuesday, but opposition parties have called for four rounds of intensive deliberations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hiroshima's A-bomb museum draws record visitors for third straight year
The tally for the year that ended Tuesday was up 14% from the previous year, the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Italy's soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso's position is also under question
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
There is a way to try them all. On 2 August, 1996, Starbucks opened its first-ever Japanese branch in Tokyo’s Ginza district, making 2026 its 30th birthday year. To celebrate, the chain has a huge thr
Source: SoraNews24
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Streaming channel meant for pets launched in China
The new channel on Tencent Video — China's most popular online streaming platform — is meant to keep pets company while alone or can be watched by animals and humans together.
Source: The Japan Times
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