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ASEAN unity and Japan’s role amid U.S.-China tensions
Japan needs to recognize its role in strengthening ASEAN's autonomy as part of its own economic strategy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lawson testing new multilingual system to help tourists make purchases
The trial run was launched on March 24 and will continue until the end of this month at three of their stores in Tokyo.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese Runner Moves to US for Growth
Sherry Drury, a promising young runner, is moving to the U.S. to broaden her horizons. This move signifies a growing trend of Japanese athletes seeking international experience.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nintendo shares rebound as AI fatigue fuels Japan stock rotation
Nintendo shares climbed as much as 6.8% in Tokyo to mark a third straight day of gains — their longest winning streak since mid-March.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mister Donut’s beyond super soft and chewy beyond mochi mochi donuts have returned
Mocchurin are back, and they brought a new friend with them. As Japan’s leading donut chain, Mister Donut is always cooking up new treats, but last year they invented some new words too: mocchuri and
Source: SoraNews24
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Almost half of foreign residents have experienced discrimination: government survey
The Immigration Services Agency found 47% of foreign residents have experienced some form of discrimination in their everyday lives in Japan, most commonly from strangers.
Source: The Japan Times
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The Mandalorian and Grogu film inspires a new set of Ginza Cozy Corner mini cakes and more
Three Star Wars-themed collaborations from a galaxy far, far away appeal to both longtime and newer fans of the franchise. We’ve known about Japanese dessert chain Ginza Cozy Corner‘s penchant for min
Source: SoraNews24
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McDonald’s Japan’s new Chiikawa Happy Meal figures are here![Photos]
New tie-up with hit anime comes with anti-scalper strategy. Fast food and anime figures are two of the reliable simple sources of joy in life, and yet there was some trepidation about combining the tw
Source: SoraNews24
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SMFG, Fujitsu and SoftBank forming medical alliance to help contain costs
As Japan faces another wave of retirees, technology might help keep the nation fit and control healthcare spending.
Source: The Japan Times
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Six towering historical warrior floats will grace Fukui’s Mikuni Festival for three days
This annual procession is the perfect stop for samurai buffs who enjoy traditional Japanese festivals with a warrior twist. The streets of Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, are about to be packed when the city
Source: SoraNews24
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