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Formula One enters new era with excitement and uncertainty
For the first time in decades the chassis and power unit regulations have changed at the same time, a massive challenge even for the biggest teams.
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Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Higher rates now in effect, projected to bring in more than 7 billion yen in extra revenue. For many of the things that draw travelers to Kyoto, their appeal is timeless. The elegant architecture of a
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Sakura is usually associated with the colour pink, so why is this collection so blue? As we enter meteorological spring in Japan, the blossoming of the sakura trees is now only a few weeks away. Howev
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U.S. and China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit
U.S. strikes on Iran and the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stoked tensions with Beijing in recent days, complicating summit preparations.
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Takaichi to discuss Iran with Trump at summit in U.S. this month
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she can’t give a legal assessment of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran “at this stage,” as questions about their lawfulness grow.
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Chance to play Teris on a massive staircase in Kyoto Station coming in March
The one time you won’t get in trouble for playing on the stairs. Four decades ago, Alexey Pajitnov created one of the most groundbreaking and universally beloved video games of all time in Tetris. It
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Three U.S. warplanes mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defense
CENTCOM added that all six aircrew ejected and were safe.
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Mari Katayama wins inaugural Mori Art Prize
The biennial Mori Art Award, among the largest payouts for a single contemporary artist in Japan, was established in 2025.
Source: The Japan Times
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Chinese citizen killed in Iran conflict and over 3,000 evacuated, Beijing says
Work groups set up by Chinese embassies and consulates in neighboring countries will receive and assist those evacuated, a foreign ministry spokesperson told a news briefing.
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One Piece's Luffy Teaches Elmo Japanese!
Luffy from the live-action One Piece teaches Sesame Street's Elmo the Japanese word 'nakama,' meaning friends like family. This cross-cultural collaboration highlights the global reach of Japanese culture.
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