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Iran unable to find mines in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. says
The development is one reason Iran has not been able to quickly comply with the Trump administration's admonitions to let more traffic pass through the strait.
Source: The Japan Times
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Pokémon store character meet-and-greet events to resume in May
Pokémon sub-brand schedules event roughly six weeks after Pokémon Center stabbing. Pokémon baby apparel and toy brand Monpoké is getting ready to open a popup store in the Tobu Department Store’s Ikeb
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan pen maker Zebra aims to earn its stripes at the high end
Company looks beyond mass market as materials costs rise
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Woman arrested after two stabbed at Tokyo hotel
One victim sustained injuries to her right eye and both shoulders that are expected to require about two weeks of treatment, while the other suffered minor injuries.
Source: The Japan Times
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Malnourished Afghan minors trapped as two wars cut off supplies
Taliban-Pakistan tensions, US-Israel attacks force millions into acute food insecurity
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
In the land of vending machines, what’s behind the biggest single-year decrease ever for soft drinks? Visitors to Japan are often amazed at just how many vending machines the country has. Residents, t
Source: SoraNews24
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Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
The BOJ is expected to face difficulties steering its monetary policy, as raising interest rates to contain inflation could cool the economy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday
About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. and Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon and sanctions
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thailand feels heat as Iran war sparks energy shock
Mideast supplies 60% of Thai oil; Strait of Hormuz blockage 'among most severe crises in history'
Source: Nikkei Asia
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