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Kabuki Film 'Kokuho' Misses Oscar Win
The film 'Kokuho,' centered on kabuki, did not win the Oscar for makeup and hairstyling. However, the nomination marked a historic moment for Japanese cinema.
Source: The Japan Times
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7-Eleven Japan: Cuddly Fried Chicken Plushie!
7-Eleven Japan's Happy Kuji event features a giant fried chicken skewer plushie! Other prizes include blankets modeled after 7-Eleven's Gold Series frozen foods.
Source: SoraNews24
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Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Our Frappuccino expert brushes aside fears of bad fortune to taste test two new drinks. Friday the 13th is supposed to be a day of ill portent, so we don’t think anyone could have blamed us if we’d si
Source: SoraNews24
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U.S. sending more than 2,200 Okinawa-based marines to Middle East, reports say
The U.S. military deployment to the region comes as Iran ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for oil shipping.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. says it can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific
Oil and gas prices have surged since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Over 200 evacuees from Middle East arrive at Narita Airport
The evacuees are Japanese nationals from Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and non-Japanese family members, the Foreign Ministry said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis
The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic, which crushed South Korea 10-0 in seven innings in its quarterfinal, in the semifinals on Sunday.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. and Japan agree on their roles in potential nuclear power project, Westinghouse says
The momentum for building nuclear power facilities is growing as nations look to add more energy resources to hedge against supply shocks.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi vows to bolster Japan's defense capabilities
The prime minister delivered an address at the graduation ceremony of the National Defense Academy of Japan on Saturday.
Source: The Japan Times
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African countries consider ‘vice taxes’ to help fill USAID cuts
As the momentum for funding health initiatives slows down, African governments are exploring ways to minimize reliance on foreign donors.
Source: The Japan Times
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