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Former manager Philippe Troussier feels Japan can compete with Brazil
Troussier was hired to prepare Japan for the 2002 World Cup on home soil at a time when the country was a minnow on the international stage.
Source: The Japan Times
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Two furry siblings seek their forever home
Two of four kittens that were rescued in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Fujin and Izanagi are most likely siblings and would like to be adopted together.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan aims to reduce annual heatstroke deaths to below 1,000
The government plans to reduce annual heatstroke deaths to below 1,000 as extreme heat pushes the five-year average above 1,500.
Source: The Japan Times
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Spent nuclear fuel storage rate reaches up to 90% of capacity at some Japan reactors
A total of 15 reactors at nine plants have been restarted since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Source: The Japan Times
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Akihiro Miwa, iconic Japanese singer and actor, dies at 91
Miwa was best known for the hit song "Yoitomake no Uta" and his acclaimed stage performance in "Black Lizard."
Source: The Japan Times
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LGBTQ+ families are building lives Japanese lawmakers still struggle to see
Japan does not offer same-sex couples the same legal rights and benefits granted to married couples.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to draw up energy-related package by end of August
Industry minister Ryosei Akazawa has been tasked with drawing up an action plan to address the energy risks that became apparent amid the Middle East conflict.
Source: The Japan Times
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How a private collection of queer books becomes a cultural hot spot
Tokyo's queer-focussed bookstore Loneliness Books is a space for encounters and events for everyone, LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Krispy Kreme Japan releases new fruit doughnuts…that taste better cold
We find out if these limited-edition treats really taste like the fruits that inspired them. Krispy Kreme Japan is going fruity this summer, with not one, not two but three delicious creations design
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese man’s gross conveyor belt sushi social media prank video gets him a 500,000-yen fine
Cost of sushi? 132 yen. Cost of being a moron? 500,000. In addition to being tasty, casual, and convenient, low prices are a big part of the appeal of Japan’s conveyor belt sushi restaurants. At the m
Source: SoraNews24
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