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Toyota raises buyout bid for unit, ending standoff with Elliott
The carmaker and its affiliates are now willing to pay ¥20,600 for each share of Toyota Industries they don’t already own, the group said Monday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Move aside, Uncle Rikuro – Aunt Wanda is here to steal your fluffy souffle crown, without the raisins. If you’ve been following must-try Japanese food recommendations online, you may have heard of a s
Source: SoraNews24
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Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
A new convenience store sweet…but you need to be lucky to find it. Whenever we see the words “先行発売” (“senkou hatsubai“) during our travels in Japan, we always step in for a closer look. That’s because
Source: SoraNews24
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Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules-based order
Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan as the center of attention ahead of WBC
Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, arrived last week to join the rest of his Samurai Japan teammates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Source: The Japan Times
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New Life Season in Japan: New Mattress, New Me
Shopping for a mattress during shinseikatsu (new life season) in Japan? Here’s what actually matters and how to avoid the mistakes most people make.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel carried out airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel to avenge the killing of…
Source: Japan Today
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Takaichi urges Iran to solve conflict with U.S., Israel diplomatically
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday urged Iran to seek a "diplomatic solution" amid an escalation in the Middle East conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting…
Source: Japan Today
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Kawasaki: A Guide To Japan’s Art-Filled Industrial City
Want to see what lies outside of Tokyo, but don’t have much time to travel? Head to Kawasaki!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Israel hits Tehran again; 3 U.S. service personnel killed in Iran attacks
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei…
Source: Japan Today
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