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Japanese nuclear power plant death threatens to delay restart
A worker was killed after falling into a silo containing gravel needed to help build a seawall at Unit 3 of the Tomari plant late on Tuesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. sanctions Japanese ICC chief, testing Tokyo’s support for global court
The move by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump presents a dilemma for Tokyo, a strong backer of multilateral groupings and a key American ally.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo pub prohibits talking or keeping your phone out, only lets you drink in morning on weekends
There are a lot of hoops to jump through at Uchida, but is this 80-year-old pub worth the hassle? When the weekend rolls around, do you like meeting up with a friend and grabbing a drink or two? Hey,
Source: SoraNews24
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From theme parks to airports, Japan tackles brutal summer heat
Changes at leisure, travel and sports hotspots help tourists, workers and athletes
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The “Most Delicious Mojito in the World” at Ginza 300BAR
300Bar has been synonymous with Ginza drinking establishments since the first store opened in 1992. Known as the first standing bar in Japan and for serving the “world’s most delicious mojito”, its th
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A draft code has been drawn up amid growing concerns that texts and images may be used to train AI models without consent, potentially infringing on copyrights.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mizuho markets head expects BOJ to raise rates soon, more often
Many Japanese financial institutions remain reluctant to wade back into the nation's bond market as rates rise and inflation persists.
Source: The Japan Times
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Minecraft workshops build understanding of cityscapes before atomic bombings
University of Tokyo graduate student Misaki Katayama, 27, who researches peace education, has been holding the two-day workshops in Hiroshima and Nagasaki since 2023.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan middle class loses spending power despite years of pay raises
Real take-home pay slides 10% post-COVID as tax code fails to factor in inflation
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Price hikes to likely weigh on Japan households from summer onward
Elevated crude oil prices, reflecting Middle East turmoil, have driven up procurement and logistics costs for companies. Households have already started to feel the impact.
Source: The Japan Times
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