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One of Japan’s best meals is hidden in a Yamagata hot spring town
Chef Makoto Harada combines Italian flavors with the northern region's culinary traditions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Islamic State leader
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of the terrorist group globally, was killed in a "partnership" between U.S. and Nigerian forces.
Source: The Japan Times
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At Cannes, director Koji Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
Speaking at Cannes, the "Nagi Notes" director warned that AI-generated art may come at the expense of human expression and discovery.
Source: The Japan Times
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LDP seeks to penalize sharing national flag vandalism online
The outline also calls for penalties of up to two years in prison or fines of up to ¥200,000 for individuals who publicly damage the flag.
Source: The Japan Times
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For all its nonsense, ‘Mystery Arena’ is weirdly entertaining
Not every twist lands in Yukihiko Tsutsumi's vaguely dystopian film, but its deadly TV spectacle is undeniably diverting.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo man arrested for luring girl into prostitution
The Tokyo resident has admitted to the charges and says he knew the girl was 15 years old at the time.
Source: The Japan Times
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Cabinet approves revision of controversial retrial system
Critics of Japan's retrial system have said prosecutors' right to appeal is prolonging the court procedures needed for those seeking a retrial, with it sometimes taking decades.
Source: The Japan Times
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Strong earthquake jolts Tohoku region
The quake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. following an emergency earthquake warning for the region.
Source: The Japan Times
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Toyota files to build $2 billion assembly plant in Texas
The forthcoming factory would create 2,000 new jobs and deepen Toyota's manufacturing footprint in its largest market.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump gives Takaichi ‘detailed explanation’ of talks with China’s Xi
Trump called his Japanese counterpart from aboard Air Force One on Friday, with Taiwan and other matters facing the Indo-Pacific region believed to have been discussed.
Source: The Japan Times
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