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Tochigi robbery-murder mastermind fled Japan via Narita Airport
Police are investigating the possible involvement of a tokuryū anonymous and fluid criminal group.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bodies of 34-year-old man, 15-year-old high school girl found in car in apparent suicide
The bodies of a 34-year-old man and a 15-year-old high school girl were found inside a car parked in the mountains near Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, on Wednesday,…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan's car exports to war-hit Middle East plummet 90% in April
Latest trade data shows naphtha imports fell sharply, while trebling from India
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.…
Source: Japan Today
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Philippine food producer RFM chief shrugs off Iran war impact
Major ice cream and beverage company sees disruption as 'temporary'
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Sojitz turns to Australia, Uzbekistan for investment wins
Trading house seeks to shed image as poor investor with public-private projects
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
The International Institute for Strategic Studies says the world is on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race "with the Asia-Pacific at its core."
Source: The Japan Times
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Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
New fusion food looks set to become a hit on social media. If you’re in Japan and find yourself in the mood for pizza, but with a hankering for sushi as well, there’s a new restaurant in Osaka ready
Source: SoraNews24
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ECB warns fiscal, geopolitical risks 'underestimated' by markets
Bank's new report also notes rising interest rates in Japan could see capital flows shift
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Self-proclaimed chiropractor arrested for alleged sexual assault during treatment
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a chiropractic clinic in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. Police said Tatsuya Yamaguchi, a…
Source: Japan Today
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