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Repeating Article 9 like a mantra isn’t a foreign policy
Any serious defense debate becomes, by rhetorical sleight of hand, a warning of imperial revival.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump is showing Beijing how to seize Taiwan
Great powers study each other closely, observing the strategies used, the resistance met, and the outcomes realized.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thai lifestyle retailer wins young shoppers, defying slow economy
Moshi Moshi plans to open 35 stores in 2026, eyes overseas expansion
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran war spurs calls for better protection of South Asian workers in Gulf
Kafala system keeps employees bound, with no safe passage in time of conflict
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
A trendy way to enjoy beer in Japan. There’s been a lot of buzz online in Japan recently, about how adding Calpis to beer tastes good. Proponents say the sweet drink helps to balance out the bitternes
Source: SoraNews24
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The Yokohama DeNA BayStars’ No. 1 fan also happens to be the owner
Tomoko Namba, the only female owner of an NPB team and affectionately known as "Namba Mama" to BayStars fans, has had a lifelong love affair with baseball.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mt. Fuji: Exclusive Train for Tourists!
JR Central and JTB have launched the Hokusai Special Train, a unique tour package for foreign tourists traveling to Mt. Fuji. The train, decorated with Hokusai's art, offers a convenient and immersive experience.
Source: SoraNews24
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Sony Nears $1 Billion Deal with TCL
Sony is reportedly close to finalizing a $1 billion home entertainment deal with TCL. The agreement could lead to new entertainment options for travelers in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Union Wins 5%+ Wage Hike Again
Japan's key labor union secured wage increases exceeding 5% for the third consecutive year. This may influence the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates in the coming months.
Source: The Japan Times
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Officials say 14 were killed in fire at South Korean auto parts plant
South Korean rescue workers on Saturday recovered the remains of 14 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, where…
Source: Japan Today
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