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Minamitorishima island considered for initial nuclear waste disposal survey
The government is seeking cooperation from Ogasawara village, which administers the remote island.
Source: The Japan Times
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From hand-washed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travelers wait out chaos
"It’s the unknown, and I've never been in a war zone.”
Source: The Japan Times
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Sakuramochi festival sweetens things up at Tokyo’s Seibu Ikebukuro this season
One of Tokyo’s biggest shopping areas is giving you the chance to try 19 kinds of the traditional spring sweet spanning two major regional differences. Perhaps you’re on your way to visit Chiikawa Par
Source: SoraNews24
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Sea posts 3.6-fold profit gain for 2025 but shares tumble in NY trading
Singapore operator of e-commerce site Shoppe still misses market estimates
Source: Nikkei Asia
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European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants a 2027 date to join the EU as part of a settlement to end Russia's war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest. With Tokyo Station being part of both the Tokaido and Tohoku Shinkansen line
Source: SoraNews24
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Two unpublished works by Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe found
The two short stories will appear in the April issue of Kodansha's literary magazine Gunzo.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nissan company town outside Tokyo thrives 30 years after plant closure
New industries bring vitality to Zama, but other cities worry about shutdowns
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nidec says could face $1.6bn impairment review amid accounting fraud
Investigation finds ex-CEO 'exerted strong pressure' on execs over performance targets
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Yen weakens, with haven status in doubt as Iran crisis pushes up oil prices
Japanese currency loses ground on fears of economic impact
Source: Nikkei Asia
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