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Fuel costs squeeze Japan's struggling traditional public bath operators
Operations that have been in business for more than a century face new challenge
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Finance minister declines to comment on yen intervention for now
"As finance minister, at this stage I'm not in a position to comment," Katayama told reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan tells Iran of strong hope for peace deal with U.S.
The top Japanese diplomat called on Iran to show "maximum flexibility," according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.
Source: The Japan Times
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Memorial park opens 15 years after Fukushima disaster
The Fukushima March 11 Memorial Park was jointly established by the central government and the prefecture in an area straddling the towns of Namie and Futaba.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan prepares to launch trade talks with Mercosur
The move comes as the government feels the need to expand markets and diversify supply chains in response to U.S. tariff policies and China's restrictions on rare earth exports.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lurking landmines: 'Postwar' is a misleading term in conflict zones
With contaminated farmlands and living spaces, lives cannot be safely rebuilt
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Will Hormuz crisis spur Asia to boost oil reserve cooperation?
Regional energy safety net projects may finally gain traction
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Footloose in Delhi: Where medieval and modern coexist
From Mughal buildings to top bars and restaurants, the city buzzes with excitement
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
JBIC, commercial banks to lend 2.2B dollars for U.S. investment
The total investment will reach $36 billion, with the planned loans to be the first tranche of investment in three U.S.-based projects.
Source: The Japan Times
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City manager Pep Guardiola will not blame schedule if club fails to win title
Guardiola has accepted the situation as an inevitable consequence of being successful in English soccer.
Source: The Japan Times
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