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Huge 'bathtub ring' may show contours of ancient ocean on Mars
A new study builds on earlier evidence of a bygone Martian ocean including studies identifying features resembling an ancient shoreline.
Source: The Japan Times
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2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 16
Apply to open roles in influencer marketing, English teaching, operations and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan climate finance finds footing as Hormuz crisis hastens energy shift
The Middle East's latest conflict is seen accelerating clean power transition
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
The conflict has sent global oil prices up to near $100 a barrel, sharpening the focus on Asia's reliance on energy supplies from the Gulf.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kumamoto marks decade since deadly quakes
The southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto on Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of a deadly earthquake, the more intensive of a pair of back-to-back quakes that hit the region…
Source: Japan Today
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Ohtani skips the bat, keeps the heat: 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Mets to a 7th straight loss
Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 as the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, when he was held out of the lineup as designated hitter after…
Source: Japan Today
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PM and the Oracle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with, from left, Kenneth Weinstein, Japan chair of the Hudson Institute, Oracle's Ezra Cohen, senior vice president for Global Defence and Intelligence, and…
Source: Japan Today
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NHL's disputed playoff format ought to make for a grand entrance for the Central Division this year
The current concentration of power in the Western Conference makes the Central Division a good bet to be the star of the show in these Stanley Cup playoffs.…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan pension whale GPIF eyes first overseas base for 24/7 trading
Goal is real-time risk management as assets swell
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Ex-teacher who opened group chat for sharing indecent images gets jail
Yuji Wada, one of seven teachers who reportedly victimized more than 75 children, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison by the Nagoya District Court.
Source: The Japan Times
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