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Hormuz at standstill, denting U.S.-Iran peace deal hopes
The standoff threatens to deepen the energy crisis and undermine expectations of a peace deal touted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Source: The Japan Times
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Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time
The novel recycling approach comes amid fierce competition between Bezos's firm and fellow tech titan Elon Musk's SpaceX, which has also recovered a booster.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Resist the urge to eat this Ghibli food. From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli’s more grounded anime films, and in multiple senses of the word. Taking place entirely in real-world Yokohama in
Source: SoraNews24
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Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
A relaxing, adorable, and free place to soak your toes with Pikachu, Gyarados, and more. We recently took a look at Japan’s newest Pokéfuta, a collection of six Pokémon-themed manhole covers being ins
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan weighs allowing mutual funds to invest more in unlisted companies
Framework provides retail investors wider access to startups, adds safeguards
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Footloose in Shimokitazawa: Where Tokyo's bohemian heart beats
Despite redevelopment, the capital's vinyl and vintage-clothing hub retains its indie soul
Source: Nikkei Asia
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An open letter to Donald Trump: Peace on America's 250th anniversary
U.S. should use its strength for global unity, not as a geopolitical cudgel
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tokyo logistics project by GLP Japan hit with cost overruns
Total investment seen rising as much as 80%, topping $8bn
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japanese fashion brands step up expansion beyond Uniqlo in Bangkok
Human Made, Shimamura target young consumers with pop designs
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
“Haikyu on the Court” is more than just a cool name. Sports anime/manga Haikyu has a fan event coming to Tokyo and Osaka, and yes, it’ll have the new illustrations and merch expected for such a celebr
Source: SoraNews24
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