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The critic who ruffled pop culture’s feathers
In “Blank Space,” W. David Marx questions the 21st century’s creative vitality and responds to critics who say he’s too cynical.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks last November over a possible contingency concerning Taiwan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags
Ecological goals and economic concerns mean no more free bags and more by-location price variations. There’s been a lot for Japanese Starbucks fans to be happy about over the last few days, as the cha
Source: SoraNews24
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Netherlands’ Rijpma-de Jong takes gold as Takagi finishes sixth in 1,500
Takagi looked to be on pace to challenge for gold but her pace fell off dramatically in the final lap and she finished well back in seventh.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Moving Costs: Garbage Fees Shock Movers
Moving in Japan? Budget carefully! A recent survey reveals that unexpected garbage disposal fees are a major financial shock for those relocating in Japan, often exceeding costs for furniture or moving services.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's ski jumpers express mixed feelings about super team format at Olympics
The event, which features two jumpers per nation taking multiple rounds, was introduced as a fresh addition to the Olympic program.
Source: The Japan Times
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18 killed in road collision in northeastern Egypt
A truck and a pickup truck collided on a highway in Egypt on Thursday afternoon, killing 18 people and injuring three others, officials said. The collision occurred on…
Source: Japan Today
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday. "I was aiming…
Source: Japan Today
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Alberta plans referendum to wrest control over immigration from Canadian government
Alberta will hold a referendum this fall to ask residents if its government should limit the number of new international students, temporary foreign workers and asylum seekers arriving…
Source: Japan Today
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Alien files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, pointing to what he described…
Source: Japan Today
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