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Precious Metals Drop: Impact on Japan Travel?
Gold prices are falling amid anticipated US interest rate hikes. This could affect the cost of souvenirs and goods in Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Foreign tourists get a grip on sumo beyond ringside
From Asakusa to Osaka, operators offer hands-on shows and dinner packages
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan opposition to grill PM on extra budget in leaders' debate
Opposition parties are set to grill Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a party leaders' debate on Wednesday over her delay in preparing an extra budget to combat rising oil prices and inflation.
Source: The Japan Times
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New leader of India's Tamil Nadu shows Sri Lanka's ethnic divide
Ex-film star Vijay compared to fiery 1970s predecessor, but times have changed
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Spain, sculpted in sand at Tottori museum’s landmark 20th exhibition
The Tottori Sand Museum marks its 20th exhibition with towering sculptures inspired by Spain's history, art and architecture.
Source: The Japan Times
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University of Tokyo's May Festival resumes after bomb threat
The University of Tokyo's annual May Festival resumed on Sunday after the first day’s events were canceled on Saturday due to a bomb threat. The festival is organized…
Source: Japan Today
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Alex Smalley grabs 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that's up for grabs
Alex Smalley kept his composure amid pure chaos Saturday in the PGA Championship, when he vanished from the leaderboard with a shaky start and when he surged back…
Source: Japan Today
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest; Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another…
Source: Japan Today
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Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach…
Source: Japan Today
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to…
Source: Japan Today
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