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Hiroshima Carp Player Fired for Drug Use
Infielder Hatsuki's contract was terminated after confirmation of drug use. The Hiroshima Carp organization stated they are taking the matter extremely seriously.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi expected to scrutinize Japan’s discretionary work system
The system allows employees to work flexibly at their own discretion to improve efficiency but concerns remain that it could lead to excessive working hours.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's New Family Policies Launching in 2026
Japan is set to introduce significant family policy changes in 2026, impacting childbirth, childcare, and education. These changes aim to alleviate financial burdens and provide greater support for families.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Warner Bros. Takeover Bid: Impact on Travel?
Warner Bros. Discovery is reviewing a new acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance. This could potentially impact entertainment offerings and partnerships relevant to travel experiences in Japan.
Source: Japan Today
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Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Street food hot spot wants to be cleaner, but it might just be pushing the smoke down the street. A new facility opened last Thursday in Dotombori, the Osaka canal district that’s the biggest tourism
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan proved its winter sports prowess at the Milano Cortina Games
The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country's all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games.
Source: The Japan Times
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Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing. Have you ever heard of yakuzen? Not to be confused with yakuza, yakuzen literally translates as “
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours
The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.
Source: The Japan Times
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LDP tax chief calls U.S. tariff situation ‘messy’
Itsunori Onodera, a former defense minister who currently serves as chair of the party’s tax research group, ruled out Japan seeking to renegotiate its trade deal with the U.S.
Source: The Japan Times
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3 bodies found after house fire in Chiba
Three bodies were found after a house fire in the east of Tokyo early Sunday, as three of its residents, including two children, remain unaccounted for, local police…
Source: Japan Today
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