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Japanese fried chicken with a Southern twist
Step up your "karaage" game by coating your chicken in a rich miso milk marinade — Southern style.
Source: The Japan Times
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Yen, Japanese government bonds and Tokyo stocks decline as oil prices spike
The Japanese currency is at its weakest since July 2024 and at levels that could trigger intervention.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan oil refiner Idemitsu to supply 4 million barrels of crude to Vietnam
Oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan Co will supply about 4 million barrels of crude oil to Vietnam at the request of the Japanese government, sources familiar with the matter…
Source: Japan Today
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Police in Japan summoned to deal with bank intruder…who is also a deer[Video]
Local residents thought a robbery was in progress when they saw police cars outside the bank, but something even more unexpected was going on. For the most part, Japan is a very safe country. However,
Source: SoraNews24
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AI Boosts Japan's Fan Culture Experiences
Japanese entertainment startups are merging AI with fan culture, creating new experiences. Chatbot startup meltly received a $44m offer, highlighting the sector's growth.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Foreign business owners in Japan feeling the strain of tighter visa criteria
A survey by Tokyo Shoko Research has found that about 5% of foreign business owners are considering closing up shop while 45% expect impacts to operations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo seeks Trump stopover in mid-May China trip
Trump is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss Japan-China relations and Taiwan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s all-for-fun spring holiday season is a little tarnished these days. Japan has three major vacation periods, but two of them come with social obligations. For both Oshogatsu (the New Year’s hol
Source: SoraNews24
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PAG beefs up Japan investment with $13 billion in targeted deals
The Asian alternative asset manager plans to invest in real estate and private equity in the next three to four years.
Source: The Japan Times
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