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Editor's Choice: Japan's tsunami 15 years on and Fukushima's comeback
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Source: Nikkei Asia
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As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Viral tweet claims have shoppers wondering if they’re paying premium-filling prices for almost-plain onigiri. Consumers in Japan have gotten a lot more cautious with their convenience store rice ball
Source: SoraNews24
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
New version of Vocaloid software is arriving with a new Miku design. As a virtual idol, Hatsune Miku doesn’t age. However, that doesn’t mean she looks the same as she did when she made her debut 19 ye
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan, South Korea Act on Currency Volatility
Japan and South Korea are coordinating to address the rapid decline of the Yen and Won. This collaboration aims to stabilize exchange rates amid economic uncertainty.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Pop Culture in White House Airstrike Videos
The White House used Japanese games and manga in videos about airstrikes. This has drawn criticism for potentially trivializing serious events.
Source: The Japan Times
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Disney Cruise Targeting Southeast Asia
Disney is launching a cruise ship specifically designed to attract Southeast Asian tourists. This adventure cruise aims to serve locals who lack easy access to Disney resorts.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Future: Takaichi's Impact Assessed
Experts analyze Sanae Takaichi's potential influence on Japan's political landscape. What could this mean for tourism and international relations?
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Microsoft's Copilot AI goes head-to-head with China's DeepSeek in Africa
The U.S. technology giant is making a push for more Africans to adopt its artificial-intelligence tools in the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. to investigate Japan and other countries for unfair trade practices
President Donald Trump could impose tariffs based on findings of Section 301 inquiries.
Source: The Japan Times
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Giant pipe mysteriously rises up through street in downtown Osaka
That’s not supposed to be there… If you happened to be passing through Osaka’s Tsurunocho neighborhood on Wednesday morning and saw the large steel column shown in the video below, you might think the
Source: SoraNews24
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