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Trump directs U.S. agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk
The deals a major blow to the artificial intelligence lab after a showdown about technology guardrails.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hobonichi 2026: Diaries, Covers & Stationery!
Get organized in 2026 with the new Hobonichi Techo collection! Featuring unique designs from One Piece to Tomie, these diaries and accessories bring Japanese pop culture to your daily planning.
Source: SoraNews24
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Osaka police arrest man in his 90s for alleged graffiti
The man later admitted to investigators that he had "dirtied" a sign at a prosecutor's office in the city of Osaka.
Source: The Japan Times
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The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
This Obama delicacy impresses with its sashimi-like flavor, which is almost unthinkable for a preserved food. Despite its popularity among dinosaur enthusiasts, Fukui remains among the more undervisit
Source: SoraNews24
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Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now
A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes. If you’re looking for unusual sights in Japan, you can’t go past the drift ice in eastern Hokkaido. Th
Source: SoraNews24
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already changed the world
Russia’s record in this tragedy is less inspiring. The war has been the catastrophe that even many in the Kremlin feared.
Source: The Japan Times
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Koizumi urges pivot away from China for defense equipment supply chain
The defense minister underlined the importance of boosting self-reliance following Beijing’s ban on exporting dual-use items to Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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What is Japan’s potential for domestic rare earth mining?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government aims to eventually mine and industrialize rare earths at home, but the timing, investment costs and viability of the project are unknown.
Source: The Japan Times
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Under pressure from populist politicians, central bankers face tricky trade-off
How can central banks defend their independence and their credibility without appearing political themselves?
Source: The Japan Times
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Global Education Expansion: Impact on Japan Travel?
UK universities are expanding into India, potentially shifting educational travel patterns. This could influence future student travel and cultural exchange programs with Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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