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Japan listed in second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days
Sixty jurisdictions are mentioned in the new inquiry, which deals with forced labor.
Source: The Japan Times
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
New version of Vocaloid software is arriving with a new Miku design. As a virtual idol, Hatsune Miku doesn’t age. However, that doesn’t mean she looks the same as she did when she made her debut 19 ye
Source: SoraNews24
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The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
From covers of classics to altogether newer songs, these are the melodies that Japanese youth associate with graduation in this current Reiwa age. March is graduation season in Japan. Thousands of stu
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's Pop Culture in White House Airstrike Videos
The White House used Japanese games and manga in videos about airstrikes. This has drawn criticism for potentially trivializing serious events.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. to investigate Japan and other countries for unfair trade practices
President Donald Trump could impose tariffs based on findings of Section 301 inquiries.
Source: The Japan Times
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Every Japanese pro baseball team to play with Mario question block bases once this year
Players should get power-ups each time they pass one, too. Last autumn saw the 40th Anniversary of everyone’s favorite plumber who was transported into a world of mushrooms and turtles. Yes, Super Mar
Source: SoraNews24
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Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Sunday morning hike takes a bizarre and terrifying turn. On Sunday morning, a 69-year-old Japanese man was on Iwakamiyama, a mountain in Iwate Prefecture. With a layer of snow still on the ground, the
Source: SoraNews24
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Takaichi backs education minister after affair report
The allegation of an extramarital affair by Yohei Matsumoto was reported by Bunshun Online, the digital version of the weekly Shukan Bunshun magazine.
Source: The Japan Times
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Honda warns of ¥2.5 trillion charge on global EV downturn
The carmaker said Thursday that it would cancel the development and launch of three EV models that had been planned for North America.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan not planning to send minesweepers to Middle East, Takaichi says
The prime minister said that while details about the use of sea mines are unclear, Japan wouldn’t be able to get involved in mine clearance as long as the conflict continues.
Source: The Japan Times
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