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Anime revival screenings are having a moment
With anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus,” nostalgia is proving good business.
Source: The Japan Times
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Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air? Anyone traveling to and around Japan during the spring knows that th
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names
It aims to submit legislation related to the sixth gender equality basic plan, which contains measures to be taken over the next five years, to the ongoing session of parliament.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver was a bid to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘Kokuho’ dominates Japan Academy Film Prize with 10 wins
Japan’s answer to the Oscars crowns Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama after its historic box-office run.
Source: The Japan Times
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Four confirmed killed in crash of refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military says
The tanker crashed in an incident on Thursday involving another aircraft, which managed to land safely.
Source: The Japan Times
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ASEAN calls for energy and food security as Iran tensions mount
Bloc's economic ministers vow to keep region open to international trade
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan airlines, manufacturers face profit hit if crude oil stays above $90
Earnings uncertainty hangs over a broad range of companies
Source: Nikkei Asia
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US steel prices, production soar 1 year after Trump tariffs
Japanese companies pour in investment as their Asian competitiveness fades
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Sandwich-Saving Backpack for Japan Travelers
Protect your convenience store sandwiches with Yofuku no Aoyama's new backpack! The 'Multi-rucksack' features a special compartment to prevent crushing, ensuring a mess-free meal on the go.
Source: SoraNews24
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