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Tokyo stocks drop for third day on war in Middle East and growing uncertainty
Concerns are growing that the conflict could drag on and oil prices could rise further.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man held for splashing oil-like substance at shrine near Tokyo in 2015
Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old man who lived in the U.S., was brought back to Japan under the U.S.-Japan extradition treaty.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Museum: Price Hike for Tourists?
Visiting Tokyo National Museum may soon cost more for foreign tourists. The Japanese government is considering a two-tiered ticket pricing system to boost revenue at national museums.
Source: SoraNews24
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed it into the sea, where it remains even now. As both the writer and illustra
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan Post Insurance to shift to high-yield bonds, CEO says
The life insurer expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again as soon as April.
Source: The Japan Times
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40 years on, Japan steps up fight against workplace harassment
This year marks four decades since the equal employment opportunity law came into force, and 20 years since employers were required to take measures to prevent sexual harassment.
Source: The Japan Times
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Space One cancels rocket launch after safety system activates
The Tokyo-based startup had already put off the launches scheduled for Feb. 25 and Sunday due to weather conditions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Miho Takagi, Japan's most decorated Winter Olympian, announces retirement
The speedskater made her Olympic debut at 15 at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Source: The Japan Times
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Middle East conflict could affect Japan’s economy significantly, says BOJ's Ueda
Japan’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil has hovered around 90%, the economy ministry has said, with much of that oil traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
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Umbrella History in Japan: A Traveler's Guide
Discover the fascinating history of the umbrella in Japan, from its origins in ancient courts to its presence in modern streets. Learn how this everyday object reflects Japanese culture and commerce.
Source: The Japan Times
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