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New-harvest onions add layers of flavor to any dish
Keep your eyes peeled for the sweet and juicy "shin-tamanegi" onions at your local supermarket.
Source: The Japan Times
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Emperor to attend event marking 100th anniversary of Showa Era start
The turbulent period ran from December 1926 to January 1989.
Source: The Japan Times
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Analysis: US blockade of Hormuz casts shadow over Trump's China visit
As pressures mount on Chinese economy's choke point, Xi poised for counteroffensive
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
The results of this taste test are truly baffling. If you’re walking around town with a hankering for burgers and a big appetite to fill, Burger King is usually one of the top options. Not only does
Source: SoraNews24
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3 Japan insurers found to have improperly handled Toyota information
Tokio Marine, Mitsui may have breached personal privacy protections
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japanese trade delegation visit to China planned for June
The delegation is expected to inspect the China International Supply Chain Expo, which will be held in Beijing from June 22 to 26.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
The apology may have taken longer than the delay. Enough has been said about the extreme punctuality of trains in Japan that it’s become as famous a cultural feature as sushi or decorative manhole lid
Source: SoraNews24
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JAL eyes passport-free international travel with facial recognition
Japanese airline aims to implement system by 2035 that can replace ID, tickets
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's FamilyMart convenience stores eye delivery cuts as oil shock hits home
Aeon shopping malls step up installation of energy-efficient air conditioners
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Caution urged in Japan when using secondhand products amid safety risks
Accidents involving secondhand products have risen alongside more people using flea market apps to save money as consumer inflation continues.
Source: The Japan Times
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