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Early losses for <i>yokozuna</i> in Nagoya no cause for concern — in theory
Even the most disastrous start to a meet by a pretournament favorite is something that can be overcome.
Source: The Japan Times
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Found on Jan. 1, Osechi is a New Year’s darling
Despite his small size and short legs, Osechi is made for walking.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan enacts bill to bolster maintenance of sewerage facilities
The bill was in response to last year's sinkhole incident in Saitama Prefecture.
Source: The Japan Times
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Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?
“TKG Anywhere in Seconds!?” promises to taste like tamago kake gohan, so we put it to the test. Raw egg on rice, known in Japan as “tamago kake gohan” or simply “TKG”, is one of the easiest and tastie
Source: SoraNews24
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Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing livestreaming woman
Kenichi Takano stabbed Airi Sato multiple times on a Tokyo street after he had lent her millions in yen.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese companies gradually implement measures to combat customer harassment
Some companies have established consultation desks for employees while others have introduced audio and video recording equipment at workplaces.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge across Japan
The number of patients has exceeded the nationwide warning threshold for the first time in two years as Japan enters summer, when cases typically increase.
Source: The Japan Times
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Three firms raided over suspected Seven-Eleven refrigeration bid-rigging
The three companies are suspected of having prearranged winners in bids for refrigeration equipment contracts held every few years by Seven-Eleven Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kyoto District Court rejects suit seeking halt of Oi nuclear plant
The plaintiffs had argued the risks related to the stability of the nuclear plant's foundations were underestimated and that evacuation plans were flawed.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump restarts Iran blockade as U.S. plans 20% Hormuz charge
U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement for all cargo shipped via the waterway.
Source: The Japan Times
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