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Takaichi's pledge to press 'growth switch' faces history of overpromises
PM sees proactive fiscal policy lifting economy, but recent experience suggests otherwise
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's nuclear power revival triggers Fukushima foreboding
Locals resigned to restart of world's biggest atomic plant; nuclear an 'important resource' for PM Takaichi
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
Get your Kyun Pass while you can. Ever since Japan Railways Group, a.k.a. JR, raised the price for its nationwide rail pass, a lot of the luster has been lost for what used to be widely considered Jap
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan signals US tariff ruling won't affect agreed projects as Asia reacts
Tokyo positive on investments ahead of March summit; Indonesia, Malaysia, others weigh in
Source: Nikkei Asia
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New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men.
Source: The Japan Times
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Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz passionately rallied his conservatives and won a strong endorsement with a 91% vote to confirm him as party chairman.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump pivots to 10% global tariff and new probes after Supreme Court setback
The president pledged to use different tools to work around the Supreme court ruling and preserve import taxes he has cast as essential to his economic and foreign policy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter program falters
One source said Berlin was in talks that could lead to the purchase of more than 35 jets in addition to the 35 it bought in 2022.
Source: The Japan Times
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Cargo ship's officer arrested after fatal collision with fishing boat off Mie
The coast guard arrested a 21-year-old second navigation officer, who was steering the cargo ship, on suspicion of professional negligence.
Source: The Japan Times
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South Korea says U.S. trade deal still intact after tariff ruling
Seoul said it would closely monitor Washington’s follow-up measures, while continuing talks on the implementation of last year’s trade agreement.
Source: The Japan Times
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