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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to Spain after rare Andes strain confirmed
South Africa confirmed that it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can — in rare cases — spread among humans.
Source: The Japan Times
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Does the Fukuryumon Chinese restaurant in Koenji offer the best lunch deal in Tokyo?
The main dishes are already cheap to begin with–but the unlimited free side dishes could even be a meal by themselves! Our Japanese-language reporter/resident musician Seiji Nakazawa has always loved
Source: SoraNews24
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We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
With 1,100 yen to buy gifts for Mom, but no other directions, what will they come out with? Japan celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, just like the U.S. does. With the special day app
Source: SoraNews24
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US Troop Withdrawal Impacts German Town
A small German town, Vilseck, faces economic shifts as the U.S. military presence ends after decades. This change highlights the interconnectedness of local economies with international military bases.
Source: The Japan Times
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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough to mark century
The BBC is leading the celebration of David Attenborough's centenary with a full week of programming dedicated to his life, such as episodes of series including "Planet Earth II."
Source: The Japan Times
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Court case challenges New Zealand's 'magical thinking' climate plans
After unraveling several green policies since 2023, the right-leaning government is accused of relying too much on unproven future technologies to meet its carbon emission targets.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Consumers showing little sympathy for rice sellers as eating habits and supply chains change. Rice is supposed to be the foundation of the Japanese diet, but these days there’s a whole lot of it that’
Source: SoraNews24
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What should the expectations be for sumo’s current trio of <i>ōzeki</i>?
A recent promotion puts Kirishima at sumo's second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki.
Source: The Japan Times
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South Korean judge who hiked ex-first lady's jail sentence found dead
Last month, the judge presided over Kim Keon Hee's appeal trial, finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery, and increasing her sentence to four years from 20 months.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘Spreading like wildfire’: Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases
The government has declared an HIV outbreak and described it as a national crisis, as cases went up 26% in 2025 from the year before.
Source: The Japan Times
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