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Japanese developers worry over construction supply shortages amid Iran war
The war in the Middle East and the subsequent halt of oil shipments from the Strait of Hormuz threaten to push back projects across Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Burger King Japan launches King Fusion, and the possibilities are endless (and delicious)
The Burger King sundae line feels like a perfect match for the Japanese sweets scene. Burger King Japan is in the middle of a very aggressive push to expand its dominion in Japan, and as part of its a
Source: SoraNews24
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Hype building around French hope Paul Seixas ahead of Tour de France
"All French people want him to be the new champion," Seixas' Belgian teammate Tiesj Benoot said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Minister inspects Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant
Akazawa made the visit after the No. 6 reactor of the plant restarted commercial operations on April 16.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was in custody and his home was being raided.
Source: The Japan Times
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Former Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa signs with Raiders
Matsuzawa is trying to become the first Japanese player to reach the NFL.
Source: The Japan Times
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Victims mourned 21 years after JR West train crash in Amagasaki
On April 25, 2005, a train entered a curved section at a speed far exceeding the limit and derailed, with the first and second cars colliding with a nearby apartment building.
Source: The Japan Times
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Denny Tamaki will seek third term as Okinawa governor
Genta Koja, 42, a former deputy mayor of Naha, plans to run as a de facto candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested over 2018 murder in Tokyo's Roppongi district
The suspect, Nobuaki Takahashi, had left for Malaysia the day after the 2018 murder.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Goldwin opens flagship store in New York
The company hopes to use the New York store as a base to promote recognition of the Goldwin brand.
Source: The Japan Times
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