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Italy falls short of WBC final but leaves lasting mark
The team's espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night.
Source: The Japan Times
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Those who most need to understand AI don’t get it
Too often, discussions about AI are overly specialized or siloed between technologists, economists and other disciplines
Source: The Japan Times
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How Pokemon and Resident Evil rewrote gaming history
1996 was a seminal year for gaming, an era of rapid iteration and change that stands in contrast to the tedious yearslong development schedule of today.
Source: The Japan Times
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Major Tokyo subway line shut down by in-train mobile battery fire
Device for charging on-the-go brings subway to a stop in latest mobile battery fire. The Tokyo Metro’s Hanzomon subway line is pretty handy for getting around the city. Running more or less diagonally
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan begins its largest-ever oil release from strategic reserves
Crude oil prices have soared as the Strait of Hormuz, through which most Japan-bound oil passes, remains effectively closed.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese panel begins talks on improving development aid
The panel of 10 specialists on areas including development policy will discuss ways to strengthen the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Source: The Japan Times
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Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
We find out if there’s any truth to the so-called “cross-section scam”. For all the high praise showered upon Japanese convenience store sandwiches by overseas tourists, local customers have been less
Source: SoraNews24
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No LGBTQ+ measures at over half of workplaces in Japan: survey
The figure slightly improved from 57.2% in 2022 and 60.4% in 2023, according to the survey.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi says no current plan to deploy SDF for Hormuz escort mission
The prime minister said such an operation would be legally “very difficult,” adding that Japan had not been asked to join a coalition to help secure vessels in the waterway.
Source: The Japan Times
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Christie's Auctions Anime Art
Christie's held its first online auction focused solely on anime art. Movie posters, film cels, and iconic character illustrations were up for bid.
Source: The Japan Times
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