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Japan end of June government debt hits record ¥1.3 trillion
The increase reflects the government's continued reliance on borrowing to manage finances as spending continues to exceed tax revenues.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
Kiki’s Delivery Service steals the spotlight with exclusive plushies… and jewellery that would make Kiki jealous. We all know that young witch Kiki is the star of Studio Ghibli’s 1989 film Kiki’s Deli
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan faces record izakaya bankruptcies, signaling change of drink culture
Small pubs struggle with rising costs, but customers still want experiences and connection
Source: Nikkei Asia
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What Japan’s language rules for permanent residency should look like
The main question is how Japanese language ability will be assessed. Japan must avoid turning the Japanese Language Proficiency Test into a de facto national filter.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Miki House sets up global kidswear hub in Shenzhen
1st southern China store part of overseas push as births decline at home
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. Treasury chief’s ‘whatever-it-takes’ vow to help the yen masks limited firepower
Japan's currency slid as much as 1% Monday to past ¥159 per dollar, wiping out half the rally triggered by the July 31 U.S.-Japan intervention.
Source: The Japan Times
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This awesome Japanese arcade chain has crane game coaches to help you win prizes
Our crane game novice heads to Benex for a training day with the Assist Crew. We’re in the middle of a golden age of crane games in Japan. Though traditional video games continue to have a diminished
Source: SoraNews24
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Concerns persist over salaries of lawmaker secretaries in Japan
Recent cases have highlighted allegations that some lawmakers improperly received government funds for secretaries despite little evidence that they actually did their jobs.
Source: The Japan Times
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7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section
Plus, an exclusive bag of snacks to sprinkle on ramen, inspired by the iconic instant noodles. Japanese convenience stores are always coming up with exciting new ways to make hot food more interesting
Source: SoraNews24
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Kyoho grape drinks for a taste that’s quintessentially Japanese
Famous Japanese fruit appears in summer to remind us that autumn isn’t too far away. Japan might still be in the throes of a sweltering hot summer, but Starbucks Japan is already looking ahead to autu
Source: SoraNews24
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