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CATL opens $440m battery storage test site that simulates severe conditions
Chinese EV battery giant looks to improve reliability in fast-growing sector
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Taiwan suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to China via Japan
Japan is one of many locations in Asia where Chinese companies access American AI chips — by renting hardware that's owned by foreign firms and installed in overseas data centers.
Source: The Japan Times
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New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role
The Yaima Maru is among vessels to be used to evacuate residents on southern Japanese islands to mainland Japan in times of crisis.
Source: The Japan Times
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Humanoids Summit gives Tokyo a peek of a robotic future
A major talking point at the two-day event is how crucial artificial intelligence-powered robots might be for tackling Japan's labor shortage.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.
Source: The Japan Times
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Toyota sales slide for third month in April on Middle East conflict
Toyota has weathered the conflict better than other carmakers, with Honda Motor and Nissan Motor reporting bigger drops.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Lawson opens its first “mini supermarket” in Tokyo. Lawson is one of Japan’s big-three convenience stores (the others being 7-Eleven and Family Mart), but Lawson itself has multiple sub-brands. For ex
Source: SoraNews24
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Fiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup
Nagatomo has set a new Asian record by being picked for his fifth World Cup, surpassing players such as South Korea's Hong Myung-bo and Saudi Arabia's Sami al-Jaber.
Source: The Japan Times
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Osaka High Court backs safety approval for Oi nuclear reactors
The high court found that the NRA's safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ultimate Tokyo Fireworks Guide: 2026 Edition
Tokyo fireworks festivals are the perfect excuse to don a yukata and have a picnic get-together. Here’s a round-up of what to see, where, and when — with tips for getting the best experience. Held mai
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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