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Haruki Murakami to release first novel in three years with ‘The Tale of Kaho’
The beloved author's new work, set to be released July 3, marks his first female-led novel — and a return to the uncanny.
Source: The Japan Times
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Half of disadvantaged mothers in Japan lack child care products, survey finds
When asked about concerns, 88% of respondents said they could not work as much as they wanted to due to pregnancy or childbirth.
Source: The Japan Times
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Indian VCs look to Europe and Asia as Iran war threatens Mideast funds
Fund sizes may be scaled down as competition for capital increases
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Thai main opposition leader at risk over lese-majeste reform bid
Supreme Court accepts petition against former Move Forward Party members
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The fresh faces behind SusHi Tech Tokyo — the students driving Japan’s entrepreneurial turn
A student group is pushing to reshape how young Japanese people think about success, risk and entrepreneurship.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese passport fees going down to ¥9,000 in July
Under the revised passport law, which takes effect on July 1, adult Japanese nationals aged at least 18 can apply for passports valid for 10 years only.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan inflation remains below BOJ's 2% target in March
Core CPI rises 1.8%, held down by energy subsidies
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Editor's Choice: Energy crisis drives India toward EVs as Asia's auto map shifts
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran war has drained U.S. supplies of critical, costly weapons
White House officials have refused to estimate the cost of the conflict so far, but two independent groups say the expense is just under $1 billion a day.
Source: The Japan Times
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France pushes creation of clubs to share rare earths information: minister
Paris seeking to bring together 'like-minded countries' for supply chain stability
Source: Nikkei Asia
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