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Japan determined to prop up yen through intervention
Many analysts believe the effects of the latest intervention will be short-lived as the factors that contribute to a weaker yen remain unchanged.
Source: The Japan Times
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As bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks
Japan's municipalities are telling residents to take extra precautions this spring, such as refraining from leaving outside their homes any items that could attract bears.
Source: The Japan Times
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After nationwide search, police arrest suspect in Tokyo hammer attack
The suspect allegedly struck two students with a hammer in the Tokyo city of Fussa on Wednesday before spraying officers who arrived at the scene with an unknown substance.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bandai cancels gacha/blind-buy system for anime cosmetics, will let fans choose what they buy
Reversal of policy for new Chara Cosme releases follows survey showing immense dislike for randomized merch purchases. Bandai is one of Japan’s biggest anime and video game publishers, which dovetails
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan’s space systems face growing cybersecurity threats
Space systems depend on data links between satellites and ground infrastructure, making them inherently tied to cybersecurity.
Source: The Japan Times
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Pickleball Craze Hits Japan Hotels & Malls
Pickleball courts are popping up in unexpected places across Japan. Hotels and malls are adding playing spaces to attract new guests and shoppers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Only five branches of Japan’s beef bowl giant Matsuya serve milk shakes, but how do they taste?
Matsuya makes the step from beefy bowls to milky drinks, but only at select locations for now. Hamburgers and milk shakes have been happily coexisting on fast food restaurant menus for generations…so
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan’s Mister Donut Japan tries its hand at Taiwanese-style street food donuts
Do they live up to the hype of their Taiwanese inspiration? Taiwan has a bustling street food scene, and some of the more popular items that’ve risen to prominence are the milk donuts covered generous
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan mum on yen intervention, heavy on jawboning, ahead of long holiday weekend
Multiple reports say that the government did seek to prop up the currency, and traders are bracing for another round.
Source: The Japan Times
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Carp for Children's Day
To celebrate Children's Day, 333 colorful *koi*nobori (carp streamers) are being displayed outside Tokyo Tower until May 6. While the official holiday is May 5, families across Japan decorate their ho
Source: Japan Today
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