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Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil’s World Cup decision
The Santos forward has not played for his country since 2023 due to injuries and a knee operation that sidelined him for a year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
A fun new way to learn kanji… and reward yourself for it at the same time. It’s been just over two weeks since Kanji Ice opened a store in the historic district of Kamakura in Tokyo’s neighbouring K
Source: SoraNews24
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Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting
Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan plans industry clusters in 10 regions
The draft plan names the Tohoku region a green transformation center candidate, citing the presence of many nuclear and renewable-energy power sources.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump’s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Germany sparks strategic questions for Europe and Asia.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump filing reveals stake in sushi chain alongside Big Tech
Trump bought shares of Kura Sushi USA on Feb. 2 with the transaction size in a range of around $1 million to $5 million, according to his latest financial disclosure.
Source: The Japan Times
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This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
Mont Blanc The Hakuzan is a sweets shop so nice it’s named twice. Tokyo Station isn’t just one of the most important places in the city for travelers and commuters, but for sweets fans too. Both withi
Source: SoraNews24
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Fukuoka takes lead in short-stay foster care programs
Municipalities across Japan are starting to adopt short-stay programs through which children stay with foster families, allowing them to spend time in home-like settings.
Source: The Japan Times
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Yakuza Member Busted Over Airline Miles
A suspected yakuza member in Fukuoka was arrested for fraud for accruing frequent flyer miles. The airline's terms prohibit membership for those associated with criminal organizations.
Source: SoraNews24
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Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
The statement did not say from where the drone was launched, but the UAE has recently accused Iran of being behind attacks on its energy and economic infrastructure.
Source: The Japan Times
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