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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ prison after national security trial
The founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper was first arrested in August 2020 and was convicted last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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6 Last-Minute Tokyo Valentine’s Day Ideas
Fed up with the Japanese “tradition” of women giving men chocolates on February 14? Why not make things a bit more romantic? Here are Tokyo Valentine’s Day ideas that are big on Cupid points, and easy
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Trump congratulates Takaichi on 'landslide victory' in election
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her party's "landslide victory" in a general election and said it was his honor to…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan restarts reactor at world's biggest nuclear plant again
Japan switched on a reactor at the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a…
Source: Japan Today
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Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!
Cherry blossom donuts scheduled to arrive well before the cherry blossoms themselves, but we’re not complaining. Even though they only bloom for about two weeks, cherry blossoms captivate people’s min
Source: SoraNews24
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in national security case
Judges cite 'grave' offenses as critics lament lengthy term for 78-year-old
Source: Nikkei Asia
Visa•
Japan Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Meet Team Japan at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Learn about Japan’s medal contenders, rising stars and athletes competing in Milano Cortina.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Food•
What It’s Actually Like To Be a Maiko in Modern Kyoto
The post What It’s Actually Like To Be a Maiko in Modern Kyoto appeared first on Tokyo Cheapo. The post What It’s Actually Like To Be a Maiko in Modern Kyoto appeared first on Tokyo Cheapo.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Culture•
Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Osaka Prefecture
Police in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in the death of an 82-year-old man on a bicycle in…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
What sounds like a crime against food, turned out to be a cute and delicious surprise. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to start thinking about what to present to your loved one, w
Source: SoraNews24
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