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Japan ready to welcome France to steamy Tokyo for Nations Championship clash
Both teams head into the game with one win and one loss apiece in the inaugural Nations Championship.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Iconic quotes, air pirates and a very subtle Gina reference make this collection a must-have for fans of this Ghibli classic. Back in 2017, Studio Ghibli founded a cool new streetwear label called GBL
Source: SoraNews24
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As Ukraine’s deep strikes mount, Putin lets his country burn
The war has become the organizing principle of Putin's regime, leaving no path to lasting peace without a fundamental political transformation.
Source: The Japan Times
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23 injured after substance sprayed at Osaka junior high school
Fifteen students and eight school staff members said they were experiencing sore throats and skin irritation after the incident, according to the city's board of education.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan passes bill to prevent unauthorized overseas crop sales
The bill aims to better protect the rights related to Japan-developed fruits that are popular overseas and prevent a loss of profit.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc labels Mercedes as favorite for Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes has won five of the seven races.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mass murder plot stopped by friend of Akihabara mass murderer
A friend to the friendless. On 11 July, Toyama Prefectural police knocked on the door of an apartment in the city of Namerikawa. They informed the 53-year-old resident that he was under arrest for plo
Source: SoraNews24
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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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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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Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Could this be the way of the future as people around the world adapt to rising temperatures? With summers becoming ever hotter in Japan, companies are increasingly thinking outside the box to come up
Source: SoraNews24
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