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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel and arrests captain
The incident happened inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture, 165 kilometers south-southwest of the island of Meshima.
Source: The Japan Times
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Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Veteran contractor becomes senior thief. A lot has been said about the reasons for Japan’s low crime rate. Some people point to Confucian philosophy, while others look for more modern factors such as
Source: SoraNews24
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Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'
Dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
Source: The Japan Times
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Britain needs so much more than a new prime minister
Britain has had four failed prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016 not counting Starmer.
Source: The Japan Times
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Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
There’s a reason hotels don’t use this number for their rooms. In Japan, the numbers “4” (“shi”) and “9” (“ku”) are associated with death and suffering, due to the way the word “shi” can also be used
Source: SoraNews24
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Junya Ogawa elected leader of Centrist Reform Alliance
The former CDP lawmaker pledged to strengthen the CRA’s internal structure as the party reels from its election defeat.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ogawa chosen as Japan's main opposition party leader after election defeat
Japan's main opposition force, the Centrist Reform Alliance, elected 54-year-old Junya Ogawa as its new head on Friday, as the newly created party embarks on a revamp after…
Source: Japan Today
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Immersive Experience: Anemoia Tokyo
Dance company Dazzle’s most ambitious show yet aims to spirit you away to another world.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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The 16 Love Types: What You Need to Know About Japan’s Love Character 64 Personality Test
Find out all about the hit online Japanese Love Type test, from its philosophy to how to snag one of those adorable LINE mascot stickers for yourself.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Japan, U.S. to quicken investment plans under $550 billion package
Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to speed up selection of the first round of investment projects under a $550 billion package that Tokyo committed to last…
Source: Japan Today
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