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Japan and Thailand's conservative parties triumph in key elections
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Stuck in Skin Collective Performing at GaijinPot Celebrates: New Connections
See Stuck in Skin Collective at GaijinPot Celebrates: New Connections, a networking event in Tokyo with drinks and live music.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan, U.S. to quicken investment plans under $550 billion package
Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to speed up selection of the first round of investment projects under a $550 billion package that Tokyo committed to last…
Source: Japan Today
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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for first-ever unionization
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels are fighting to become the nation's…
Source: Japan Today
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Manfred, speaking following an owners meeting Thursday, said there are still…
Source: Japan Today
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10 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Japan
Whether celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or on your first date, here are great ideas for dates in Japan.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Arsenal's Premier League title bid takes a hit after 1-1 draw at Brentford
From nine points to four. Arsenal's lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League has dwindled dramatically in less than a week. The good news…
Source: Japan Today
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Hisatsune grabs Pebble Beach lead with sparkling 62
Ryo Hisatsune fired a career-best 10-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-stroke first-round lead in the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am as defending champion Rory McIlroy…
Source: Japan Today
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2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 7
Check out these new roles in sales, teaching, marketing and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan health panel adopts medical fee changes to raise wages and cope with inflation
By tweaking fees here and there, the government seeks to keep health care costs relatively low while meeting new medical needs.
Source: The Japan Times
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