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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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Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo's Preakness Stakes victory has stirred excitement in the horse racing world. Trainer Chad Summers is now eyeing a match-up with Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo.
Source: Japan Today
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161-year-old Kyoto confectionary maker releases new edible Pokémon lineup
Transforming iconic characters into delicious works of art. Pokémon is a beloved franchise, and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in Japan who has not heard of it, even if they have never personall
Source: SoraNews24
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Trump sets sights on business deals as second day of talks with China’s Xi begins
The U.S. leader is aiming to secure deals in aviation, agriculture and AI, but has also signaled he hopes to make progress in the geopolitical arena, including on Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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United Airlines to open two new routes to Japan from Chicago and San Francisco
The U.S. airline will have one daily flight connecting Narita International Airport with Chicago and three per week between New Chitose Airport and San Francisco in the winter.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Jose Ortiz will take on Preakness on new mount
Only two jockeys have won the Derby and Preakness in the same year on different horses.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan could soon tighten rules for shareholder proposals
The threshold for forcing the acceptance of proposals is now just 30,000 shares.
Source: The Japan Times
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How many Godzillas is too many Godzillas?
Over the last decade, there have been two cinematic "Godzillas" roaming the planet — one based in its native Japan, the other out of America.
Source: The Japan Times
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7-Eleven Japan is releasing Greedy chocolate chip and whipped cream sandwiches
We’re not sure if we can say greed is good, but it does look delicious. Japanese convenience stores are not exactly the sort of places that inspire one to a philosophy of stoic minimalism. Each and ev
Source: SoraNews24
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Michihisa Kano named as Nadeshiko Japan head coach on full-time basis
Nielsen, the first foreigner to coach Japan's women's team, was ousted less than two weeks after winning the Women's Asian Cup.
Source: The Japan Times
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