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Hong Kong-based rice ball chain prepares supplies for US push
Hyakunousha aims to secure fields in Niigata and beyond for Japanese rice
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Cambodia deep-water port cashes in on Thai border closure
High cargo fees have Japanese companies calling for relief
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan protests South Korean maritime survey off disputed Takeshima
According to Tokyo, a South Korean vessel was found dropping what appeared to be a wire into the sea near the islets.
Source: The Japan Times
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Missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station amid rising security concerns
The push to build more durable shelters comes amid North Korea's ramped-up pace of ballistic missile tests and China's growing arsenal of powerful weapons.
Source: The Japan Times
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Why yen intervention had limited impact: Market doubts over Japan's policy
Declining confidence in Tokyo's economic agenda keeps currency under pressure
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Prince Hisahito offers flowers for Hiroshima A-bomb victims
This is the first time the prince has undertaken official duties outside Tokyo without being accompanied by other members of the Imperial Family.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan makes play for resources with Ecuador, Mercosur outreach
Tokyo looks to diversify sources for crude oil, rare earths
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro
Recreate magical movie moments with beloved characters on your fingertips. When you become an adult you don’t always have to give up your childlike sense of fun and adventure, and Studio Ghibli is her
Source: SoraNews24
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to debut renovation funds for commercial property
Japan's market shifts to boosting value of existing sites as costly new builds lose appeal
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's capital plans underground missile shelter near Tokyo Station
City officials seek to shore up defenses against threat of North Korean launches
Source: Nikkei Asia
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