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Takagi wins milestone 10th Olympic medal as Japan takes bronze in team pursuit
Takagi is just the second speedskater ever to win double-digit medals on the oval.
Source: The Japan Times
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Manga on a Tee: New Custom T-Shirt Service
Manga Plus now lets you create custom T-shirts featuring your favorite manga pages. Choose from over 270 series, including hits like Demon Slayer and One Piece, and wear your fandom.
Source: SoraNews24
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More profit-making companies cutting jobs in Japan
Some experts say the long-held belief in long-term employment among Japanese companies is changing in the face of competition with foreign companies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
This stairway of hina dolls at a local shrine is a true sight to behold and might actually make you lose your breath for good reason. Spring is almost upon us, and with the advent of March comes an im
Source: SoraNews24
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Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
Unique Takadanobaba meditation space gets a splash of cuteness to brighten up the deathly décor. Meiso Kukan Kanoke-in is a relaxation space in downtown Tokyo’s Takadanobaba neighborhood. It’s a uniqu
Source: SoraNews24
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‘Punk wellness’: China’s stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails
Bars focused on traditional Chinese medicine have popped up in several cities across the country.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘Kokuho’ earns ¥20 billion at Japan box office
The film now ranks 10th among all-time box office hits in Japan, including Western films and anime.
Source: The Japan Times
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University of Tsukuba apologizes over comments against foreign students
Two faculty members posted inflammatory comments on social media about foreign nationals, including describing foreign students as “incompetent” and “troublemakers.”
Source: The Japan Times
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Nine prefectures set up framework to boost ties with India
In a joint declaration, the nine prefectures said they will call on other prefectures to join the framework and advance initiatives that will help deepen engagement with India.
Source: The Japan Times
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Why is everyone so self-righteous?
Self-righteousness comes from judging the world by the perceived correctness of actions rather than by the quality of outcomes.
Source: The Japan Times
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