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Careless smoker accused of causing fatal Osaka fire in 2025
The police called for prosecutors to indict the man on charges of gross negligence resulting in an accidental fire.
Source: The Japan Times
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Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast
Once only available at select stores, this breakfast deal is now available across Japan. There are times when you want to go all-out on doughnuts, forking out money to eat as many of them as you can i
Source: SoraNews24
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Jordan Walker stuns home favorite Kyle Schwarber in HR Derby final
Munetaka Murakami was eliminated in the first round.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to boost measures against heatstroke and cold at evacuation centers
The revised plan comes after residents in many parts of Japan had to spend long hours at evacuation centers following a powerful earthquake in July last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan closely watching U.S. campaign against ICC
Japan has "consistently supported the ICC" from the standpoint of upholding the rule of law, the top government spokesperson said.
Source: The Japan Times
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SocGen sees $76 billion of JGB buying if GPIF rebalances assets
The estimate follows Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's call last week for Japan's large pension funds to increase investment in domestic assets.
Source: The Japan Times
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Turkish man dies while in Tokyo police custody
The man said he began experiencing abdominal pain on June 29 while in police custody in Tokyo, and he was pronounced dead on July 2, with police not publicly stating the cause.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
The Pokémon Company is going to use the Japanese government’s My Number system. Will it be super effective in stopping scalpers? The Pokémon Card Game’s fanbase has always been a multi-faceted one. In
Source: SoraNews24
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Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Make every meal a Ghibli one, with Kiki’s Delivery Service also joining the dinner party. Sometimes a movie can be so captivating that you can barely tear yourself away from the screen to deal with li
Source: SoraNews24
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Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Onigiri tendon looks set to become Japan’s newest viral food sensation. For lovers of “tendon” (tempura rice bowls), Tenya is a name that immediately springs to mind. Known for being cheap, tasty and
Source: SoraNews24
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