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Japan’s residency debate risks turning integration into exclusion
What was once a predictable path toward long-term stability could become a precarious process subject to continuous state evaluation.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Softens Stance on China Ties
Japan is set to re-evaluate its relationship with China in its upcoming Diplomatic Bluebook. The shift aims to foster a more "strategic" and "mutually beneficial" connection.
Source: The Japan Times
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Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Anime fortress is ready to make the move into your home, but you’ll need to set aside a half-day or so to build it. Howl’s Moving Castle is a multi-functional place. As shown in the Studio Ghibli anim
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu
New item seeks to put four food categories in your hand all at once. In 1987, Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger debuted the rice burger, swapping out the classic hamburger bun for a pair of lightly
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, Motegi said
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan trains foreign workers for railway maintenance
The trained workers are expected to find jobs at railway companies across the country, attracting attention as to whether they can contribute to alleviating the labor shortages.
Source: The Japan Times
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French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
The social media network's Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of naked women and girls without their consent.
Source: The Japan Times
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Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
A trendy way to enjoy beer in Japan. There’s been a lot of buzz online in Japan recently, about how adding Calpis to beer tastes good. Proponents say the sweet drink helps to balance out the bitternes
Source: SoraNews24
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The Yokohama DeNA BayStars’ No. 1 fan also happens to be the owner
Tomoko Namba, the only female owner of an NPB team and affectionately known as "Namba Mama" to BayStars fans, has had a lifelong love affair with baseball.
Source: The Japan Times
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Naomi Osaka weighs clay court season and motherhood 'dilemma'
Osaka returned to the tour in 2024 after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter and reached the U.S. Open semifinals last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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