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U.N. hails women’s rights in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law
The revised law maintains the rule limiting the right of succession to the throne to male members in the male line.
Source: The Japan Times
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To stay cool, wear flowing robes and throw water around? Yes, says science.
Long before air conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to beat the heat.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s ‘decisive action’ threat does little to scare yen bears
The lack of movement in the yen speaks to the diminishing power of verbal intervention if it isn't backed up with further action.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s ultracompact kei car taxis are now ready for travelers to ride, if you know where to find them
Shift in government policy allows Japan’s smallest cars to address a big problem for the taxi industy. Though Japan has a famously convenient rail network, there are times when the route and timing yo
Source: SoraNews24
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Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem?
Of course, it’s possible the goal was never really to be convenient anyway. Convenience is supposed to be what makes a convenience store a convenience store, but what exactly is it that makes a conven
Source: SoraNews24
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Ex-Japan minister faults India for Modi bullet train delay
"They just don't keep promises, no matter what. Even if they make a promise, they flip it right away," said Hideki Makihara.
Source: The Japan Times
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Opposition to data centers grows in cramped urban Japan
The explosion in resource-hungry data centers — housing the hardware "brains" of artificial intelligence — is fueling unease worldwide.
Source: The Japan Times
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It was 60 years ago today: Japan’s top Beatles fan keeps the Budokan flame burning
A lifelong collector turned one unforgettable concert into a museum celebrating the Fab Four's enduring impact in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Defacing the Japanese flag is now a crime, says government, punishable by up to two years in jail
Causing “unpleasantness” could put you behind bars. On Friday, the plenary session of the House of Councilors of Japan’s Diet (national assembly) concluded, but before it did, its members made sure to
Source: SoraNews24
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Parliament extends current session through July 25
The extension will allow further discussion on a bill to establish the concept of a secondary capital.
Source: The Japan Times
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