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Japan lifts advisory a week after magnitude 7.7 quake
A Cabinet Office official cautioned that "this does not mean the possibility of a major quake has disappeared."
Source: The Japan Times
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Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
For about eight weeks, Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded on their tanker in the Persian Gulf, sometimes watching drones and missiles explode as…
Source: Japan Today
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Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast
Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his family home in the quiet northeastern…
Source: Japan Today
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Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Traditional details make this a gift to remember. One of the real pleasures of travelling around Japan is buying local gourmet foods as souvenirs. Enjoying them once you’ve returned home, and reminisc
Source: SoraNews24
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King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles' state visit to the United States will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump,…
Source: Japan Today
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Pogačar storms to a third straight Liège–Bastogne–Liège win
Four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar continued his dominance on Sunday after becoming the first rider this century to earn three straight victories at the Liège–Bastogne–Liège classic…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
A trial showed the drug significantly extended the life of afflicted cats.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi opposes urging public to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday took a negative stance on urging the Japanese public to limit energy usage amid supply uncertainties due to the war in the…
Source: Japan Today
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Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond 'buffer zone'
Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the "buffer zone"…
Source: Japan Today
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Struggling to understand Sanaenomics? A new book helps.
Takaichi argues the solution is investment — with Aida proposing a "high-pressure economy" where demand outstrips supply and the government breaks the deadlock.
Source: The Japan Times
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