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Trump weighs broader Cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch.
Source: The Japan Times
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Collapse of Tokyo's aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting old and frail. Some have fallen…
Source: Japan Today
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5 Spring Color Trends You’ll See All Over Tokyo in 2026
The city is shifting into a brighter mood. Consider this your insider guide to the palette poised to take over Tokyo.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Capcom Exhibition in Niigata: Celebrate Resident Evil, Street Fighter and More
Visit the Capcom Creation exhibition in Niigata featuring Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and more.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Huge in Japan but rarely seen outside of it. Back in 1967, Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy (then just “Takara” and currently just “TOMY” in Western countries) developed their own fashion doll, similar t
Source: SoraNews24
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2 U.S. fighter jets shot down over Iran; search under way for crew member
Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing and being…
Source: Japan Today
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Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children
Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and deported immigrant children, and…
Source: Japan Today
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Cambodian parliament passes landmark cybercrime law after scam center scrutiny
Cambodia's parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centers accused of bilking international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments…
Source: Japan Today
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Ohtani and Tucker hit 2 of Dodgers' 5 homers in 13-6 rout of Nationals
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan miso maker's 'cultured umami essence' to hit US stores in summer
Hanamaruki plans to sell liquid shio koji as healthy seasoning
Source: Nikkei Asia
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