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A space race the Land of the Rising Sun is winning
Japan takes the lead in space-based solar power exploration.
Source: The Japan Times
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Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
Gelato Pique’s spinoff cafes pique our interest with adorable ice cream and mochi treats. From its name, you might assume that Gelato Pique is an ice cream brand, but it’s actually a Japanese apparel
Source: SoraNews24
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Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
An exclusive doughnut you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Krispy Kreme Japan loves to cater to the local market with sweet exclusives, and it zooms in even further by catering to a micro marke
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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Japan and Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports
Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.
Source: The Japan Times
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New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Newest volume in Ghibli cookbook series is packed with easy-to-make recipes for fans of the anime film. The delicious-looking depictions of food in Ghibli anime have become as much a calling card of t
Source: SoraNews24
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Beautiful Ghibli anime uchiwa fans are like little posters you can use to keep yourself cool
Totoro and friends want to keep you cool and smiling this summer with these traditional non-folding fans. Summer presents a bit of a conundrum in Japan. On the one hand, it’s not a matter of if the we
Source: SoraNews24
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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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SoftBank overtakes Toyota as Japan’s most valuable company
Shares of the Masayoshi Son-led technology group climbed 14% in Tokyo trading, pushing its market capitalization past Toyota's for the first time in more than two decades.
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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