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Pitas, parfaits and more in Yoyogi-Uehara
Just a 10-minute train ride away from bustling Harajuku, the calm residential neighborhood is home to several gourmet options that locals would prefer to gatekeep.
Source: The Japan Times
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American man found guilty of sexual assault fights ruling over DNA evidence
A Tokyo High Court ruling in December said his conviction was based on insufficient evidence and sent his case back to the district court.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese film director jailed for 8 years for sexual assualt
Hideo Sakaki's film "Confession" was pulled following the accusations in 2022, part of a string of sexual abuse allegations to hit Japan's film and television industry.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to evacuate citizens from Middle East on charted flights Sunday
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, meanwhile, told a news conference Friday that a Self-Defense Forces transport aircraft will be on standby in the Maldives.
Source: The Japan Times
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Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, report says
Qatar halted its production of liquefied natural gas on Monday, as Iran continued to strike Gulf countries in retaliation for Israeli and U.S. attacks.
Source: The Japan Times
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
“People don’t forget to take their testicles with them when they go home” says sauna in explaining new policy. Most of the posts made through the official Twitter account of Sauna Monkey, a sauna and
Source: SoraNews24
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Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Proof that hanami flower-viewing season is a delicious time of year in Japan. Every March, we look forward to the blooming of the sakura trees…and the blossoming of sakura sweets around Japan. One of
Source: SoraNews24
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For Evan Call, every melody is a conversation
The "Frieren" composer builds anime's fantasy worlds with folk-infused scores.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan may use part of national oil stockpile amid Iran war supply crisis: report
Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its oil supplies with around 70% coming via the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed due to the Iran war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Inoue primed for 'historic' Nakatani clash in Tokyo
Both fighters are unbeaten and the long-anticipated bout is expected to create huge interest in Japan and beyond.
Source: The Japan Times
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