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Founding father: statues of Myanmar’s Aung San disappear
Analysts say the removals may be an attempt to erase from public spaces a powerful symbol linked to Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained democracy figurehead.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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Uniqlo sister brand GU taps luxury designer to sell $18 jeans
The retailer this week unveiled the first collection overseen by Francesco Risso, the former creative director of Italian luxury label Marni.
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The officials will make final decisions on policy and the economic outlook after assessing all available data and information up to the last minute, the sources said.
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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Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics]
It’s the perfect outfit for when you want to start relaxing three times as quickly. The mobile suits of the Gundam franchise tend to command most of the attention from fans, seeing as how they’re gian
Source: SoraNews24
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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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Apple raises iPhone 17 price by 10% in Japan as yen stays weak
The starting quote for the entry-level iPhone 17 handset with 256 gigabytes of storage was ¥142,800 ($879.29) on Apple's official website in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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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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