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Panel urges BOJ to take cautious approach to rate hikes
Gov. Kazuo Ueda may face pushback if he seeks to raise the benchmark rate next month.
Source: The Japan Times
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Three major Japan shipping firms forecast profit falls for fiscal 2026
Nippon Yusen estimates that the situation in the Middle East could reduce its ordinary profit by nearly ¥20 billion.
Source: The Japan Times
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Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out
Before he opened fire on the Florida State University campus last year, killing two people and wounding six others, Phoenix Ikner had a conversation. Not with a friend,…
Source: Japan Today
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Odaiba: Tokyo’s Ultramodern Island
Ask a Tokyoite about a place in the city where you can enjoy nature, nostalgia, shopping, dining and entertainment in a sophisticated, futuristic way — all in one place — and they'll answer Odaiba.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
This year’s immersive lights display takes inspiration from the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival with firework and firefly designs. Every year since 2014, Japanese digital art company Naked, I
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo's Creative Scene: Ananya Donapati
Meet Ananya Donapati, a multilingual influencer making waves in Tokyo. Learn about her journey and insights into building a creative career in Japan.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Self-Publishing in Japan: A Writer Mom's Journey
Discover the inspiring story of a writer mom who self-published her first book while living in Japan. Her memoir, 'Ichinen,' captures a year of cultural immersion and personal growth in Tottori Prefecture.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Okinawan schoolboy deals with hearing loss with speed and cheerfulness
At the tender age of 7, Kanata Konoe has already come to terms with the fact that everyone is born different, and that's alright.
Source: The Japan Times
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Moving to Japan a dream for many Americans, survey says
Japan is ranked sixth in preliminary searches by those looking to relocate, but practical factors, including language, bumped it down 10 places in a new report.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan does not expect immediate impact from hantavirus
"We will make every effort to take necessary infection control measures while monitoring the situation," the top government spokesman said at a news conference.
Source: The Japan Times
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