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Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning
The finance minister's comments were not as strong as those made in April before intervention.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to allow local governments to ban private lodging
The move comes amid complaints of lodgers partying at night, ignoring trash rules, and leaving cigarette butts on the streets.
Source: The Japan Times
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7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Rising star in Japan’s foodie scene is making its 7-Eleven debut. Walk into a 7-Eleven in Japan and, as you’d expect, you’ll quickly find all sorts of very Japanese foods and drinks, such as green tea
Source: SoraNews24
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Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident
Ikebukuro Pokémon superstore and Pikachu dessert cafe won’t be reopening until nearly half a year after murder. In late March, the Pokémon Center superstore in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood, also kno
Source: SoraNews24
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Sushi chain in Japan may consult police over video of man pouring liquid on sushi
The video, posted on TikTok on Wednesday, seems to show the uploader pouring liquid from a dish soap bottle onto sushi that had been delivered to him via a conveyor belt.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo wants you to wear shorts to work. Say no.
While the image of the suit-and-tie salaryman endures, in recent years summer office fashions have become much more casual.
Source: The Japan Times
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More pregnant women in Japan undergo prenatal checkups
Noninvasive prenatal testing has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional tests due to its lower stress levels for mothers.
Source: The Japan Times
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’AI simply can’t replicate it’: Japan embraces zine trend
Independent artist and writers have been turning ever more to self-published or handmade small print publications, reflecting a love of paper in the digital era.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nikkei ends at record high on Middle East optimism
The benchmark index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section ended the day up 604.83 points, or 0.91%, from Friday at 66,934.33.
Source: The Japan Times
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Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh, Spy x Family, and more come to Uniqlo’s continuing celebration of a century of manga/anime hits. Uniqlo is no stranger to the T-shirt collaboration game, having previously partnered
Source: SoraNews24
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