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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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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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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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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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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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Overseas remittances from Japan top ¥1 trillion for the first time
The latest Finance Ministry data showed that remittances increased by 11.5% from the previous year to ¥1.004 trillion, double the figure recorded in 2015.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi Cabinet retains high approval ratings despite challenges
Latest polls from NHK and JNN show support declining just 1 and 5.9 percentage points, respectively, compared to polls from March.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fujifilm’s QuickSnap celebrates 40 years amid renewed interest in analog
First launched on July 1, 1986, Fujifilm has sold more than 1.7 billion units of the camera to date, with plans to release its first new models in 20 years.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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Heavy floods submerge roads in northern China as Bavi weakens to tropical storm
Videos on social media showed people swimming along neighborhood streets China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province following severe flooding.
Source: The Japan Times
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