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Tokyo High Court orders Unification Church to dissolve
The high court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s decision last year that stripped the group of its status as a religious organization.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo stocks drop for third day on war in Middle East and growing uncertainty
Concerns are growing that the conflict could drag on and oil prices could rise further.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan hopes the tea leaves prove auspicious ahead of the WBC
“We’re communicating more, little by little,” Shohei Ohtani said of the Japan team at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan insurers weigh higher premiums for shipping near Iran
Tokio Marine, Sompo Japan look to keep coverage around Qatar, Kuwait while hedging risks
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Government panel on foreign buyers of land to submit proposal this summer
The panel convened as the government aims to submit a bill to tighten restrictions on land purchases by foreign nationals in the current parliamentary session.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takeda Pharma to cut 400 US jobs in overhaul ahead of CEO switch
Japanese company pivots to more promising fields in the key market
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Shin-Etsu to invest $3.4bn in US for PVC materials production
Chemical giant anticipates steady demand and easing Chinese oversupply
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Man held for splashing oil-like substance at shrine near Tokyo in 2015
Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old man who lived in the U.S., was brought back to Japan under the U.S.-Japan extradition treaty.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Orix to sell scaffolding rental unit to Carlyle for $610m
Deal gives US investment firm new foothold in Japanese infrastructure
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's next US investments likely to cover nuclear plant, copper refinery
Phase 2 of $550bn pledge could be announced at March 19 summit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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