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Struggling to understand Sanaenomics? A new book helps.
Takaichi argues the solution is investment — with Aida proposing a "high-pressure economy" where demand outstrips supply and the government breaks the deadlock.
Source: The Japan Times
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What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
The slow life isn’t always the easy life. There’s an undeniable appeal to the idea of living in the Japanese countryside, to the slow-life rhythm of sipping tea while sitting on the tatami reed floor
Source: SoraNews24
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Showa Day Japan: Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Showa Era
Looking for things to do in Golden Week Japan? Celebrate the Showa era’s 100th anniversary with exhibitions, retro spots and local experiences.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time on tech gains
The Nikkei stock index finished above the 60,000-point line for the first time on Monday, propelled by heavyweight technology shares and hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle…
Source: Japan Today
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Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Traditional details make this a gift to remember. One of the real pleasures of travelling around Japan is buying local gourmet foods as souvenirs. Enjoying them once you’ve returned home, and reminisc
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan lifts advisory a week after magnitude 7.7 quake
A Cabinet Office official cautioned that "this does not mean the possibility of a major quake has disappeared."
Source: The Japan Times
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Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Both sides of the Pacific are getting new themed cafes with attached merch shops from the video game developer of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. In October of 2016, video game developer Square Enix,
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to tighten rules on OTC drug sales to curb misuse among youth
Cases of acute poisoning and addiction to medication have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, often involving easily accessible drugs sold at drugstores.
Source: The Japan Times
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King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles' state visit to the United States will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump,…
Source: Japan Today
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US drug pricing plan puts Japan at risk of losing access to new medicines
Drugmakers may opt to stay out of market to avoid price-cutting trigger
Source: Nikkei Asia
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