«Migros is number one»: Migros boss Fabrice Zumbrunnen speaks about the vote on the alcohol ban, the cooperation with the cult brand Muji ...
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Hydrogen Station Opens Near Tokyo Condominium Complex; Will Supply Hydrogen for Lighting, Bus Services
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Shohei Ohtani Mural Unveiled on Hotel in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
History of Japan's intervention in currency markets: Japanese authorities held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the weak yen and suggested they were ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
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BOJ policymakers saw need to go slow in future rate hikes, March summary shows: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to go slow in phasing out ...
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A 15-story mural of new Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, created by artist Robert Vargas, was unveiled on the side of the Miyako Hotel in LA’s Little ... Show more
Markets brace for more rate cut mood swings after wild Q1: Global bond and equity markets are ending the first quarter on a high, with investors poised for more ...
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Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued: The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese ...
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
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Police receive three motorcycles from Tokyo Motors: Navindra Dhanwa and Elisha Campbell, the Managing Directors of Tokyo Motors, have donated three new ...
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Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/subaru-recall-over-118000-vehicles-us-nhtsa-says-2024-03-27/
Secrets of Kyoto / Revisiting the Memories of Fushimi Castle in Kyoto; The Most Important Castle of the Toyotomi Family
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Tepco seeks regulatory approval to load nuclear fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant
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Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
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60% in Japan don't like cherry blossom viewing with colleagues, call events 'work': survey - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2a/00m/0na/031000c
Marvel’s Groot Lands a Gig at Tokyo Disneyland; Tree Man to Appear In ’It’s a Small World’ in 2025
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'After you': Japan bird species' wing-flutter signals mate to enter nest 1st - The Mainichi
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Tokyo's Sézanne tops Asia's 50 Best Restaurants; Singapore has 9 on list: Sézanne in Tokyo was named The Best Restaurant in Asia, at last night's awards ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/03/27/tokyo039s-szanne-tops-asia039s-50-best-restaurants-singapore-has-9-on-list
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
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Powerlifter from Japan maintains culture center in Kyiv during warwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15190233
In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
Olympic flame to burn near Louvre during Paris Games.
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Princess Aiko's 1st solo trip hits Ise Jingu shrine, local museumswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15211649
Nissan will invest in Renault's Ampere in pursuit of global EV roadmap, CEO says: Japan's Nissan Motor will invest in Renault's electric vehicle (EV) unit Ampere ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/nissan-will-invest-renault-ev-unit-even-though-ipo-scrapped-ceo-says-2024-03-27/
BOJ's Tamura calls for slow but steady policy normalisation: Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura said on Wednesday the central bank must proceed slowly ...
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
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A walking tour recently took people to see places where Donald Keene was a regular and gave a peek into his daily life in Tokyo.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/original/donald-keenes-legacy/20240327-176961/
Ukrainian evacuees graduate in Japan, two years after Russian invasion: All of them are set to work in Japan, as the war in their home country continues.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/society/ukrainian-students-graduate-in-japan/
Tokyo firms tie up in bid to rid world of malaria and dengue feverwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15190235
Japan gets out of post-World War pacifism, allows sale of fighter jets : Japan's cabinet on Tuesday (March 26) gave the green light for the export of new ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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Man fills void in rural Japan city by opening movie theater: Although movie theaters are increasingly becoming things of the past in rural areas across Japan ...
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Analysis: Japan-bashing Chinese unwittingly target Xi's lucky temple: Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei ...
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Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240326/p2g/00m/0na/035000c
Japan warns of surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Infections of streptococcus bacteria of the throat are being diagnosed at quadruple the pace of ...
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Japanese Shares Rise on Weak Yen, Demand for Ex-Dividend Stocks
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US, Japan national security aides prepare for Kishida's visit - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The highest-ranking U.S. and Japanese national security ...
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with Japanese teams: Fretting over irregular contacts with overseas players, Major League Baseball has ordered its teams to ...
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Japan’s Idemitsu, Mitsui Chemicals May Consolidate Ethylene Plants in Chiba
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North Korea's fans cheer before the World Cup 2026 qualifier football match between Japan and North Korea at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 21, 2024.
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Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama’s ‘dark fantasy’ creations | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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From Tokyo to Sapa, here are the top 5 trending destinations of 2024: Tripadvisor reveals the hottest destinations on the rise this year
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JGB Yields Drop after Solid Auction Sales, BOJ Comments (Update 1)
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Woman Whose Dad Walked Out on Her as Kid Finds Way to Fill Void on Vacation: Tyen Rasif said her father walked out of her family when she was 11 and she thought ...
newsweek.com/woman-rents-dad-vacation-video-1883326
Japanese People More Vulnerable to Disinformation Compared to Americans, South Koreans; Survey Finds 41% of Japanese Do Not Check Primary Source of Info
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Japanese land prices up for 3rd year, returns to pre-pandemic levels - The Mainichi
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Bonuses at Japan's global banks underwhelm despite booming markets: Bonuses at international investment banks fell by about 10% on average in Tokyo for 2023 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/26/companies/japan-banks-low-pay/
Get your sakura fix at these 6 locations around the world: If you're looking for Cherry blossom destinations that arent in South Korea or Japan ...
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Editorial: Japan top court ruling on survivor benefits for same-sex partners one small step - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0op/019000c
New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers: With all travel-restricting pandemic protocols discontinued and the yen weaker than it ...
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2 More Deaths Linked to Benikoji Confirmed; Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical President Apologizes at Shareholders Meeting (Update 1)
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Map Shows Chinese Spy Plane's Pacific Flight Route: The intelligence-gathering aircraft flew the same route for the second time this month.
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1st round opens in comedian’s suit over article on sexual coercionwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15212841
Hedge Fund Bets Cement 152 as Level to Watch for Dollar-Yen: Yen watchers are pointing to 152 per dollar as the next key level for the beleaguered currency.
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Gunma pref. shuns S. Korean request for meeting over monument removal - The Mainichi
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Japan leukaemia survivor Ikee to swim at Paris Olympics: An 18-year-old Ikee was named MVP of the 2018 Asian Games after claiming six golds and two silvers ...
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Tokyo stocks plunge on ex-dividend selling, profit-taking - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell sharply Thursday as investors offloaded shares after ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0bu/032000c
Wagner’s ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Returns in Much-Awaited Revival at Tokyo Theater
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/performing-arts/20240328-177228/
Honesty in Japan: Tokyo marks record US$29.1 million in lost cash found, 20% surge in belongings returned
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The risks are piling up for Japan’s currency, stocks and bonds — less then two weeks after the central bank hiked interest rates www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/japanese-markets-face-risks-as-fiscal-year-end-falls-on-easter
VOX POPULI: Molds can make food colorful and tasty but they can also be lethalwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15212330
Japan’s Nikkei Falls over 1% amid Currency Intervention Caution
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Amazon Says Japan Isn't Meeting Corporate Needs for Clean Power: Japan still relies on fossil fuels to generate more than 70% of its power.
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Why good news for Japan may be bad news for hedge funds: After three decades of corporate stagnation, there’s fresh momentum — but not everyone is pleased
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Move over, K-pop – J-pop groups want a share of global fan base, and Netflix and TikTok are helping
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Diaper dilemma: Japan firm switches to adult nappies, ditches baby products amid demographic crisis
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The challenges that await on Formula E’s long-overdue visit to Tokyo: Formula E’s wait to race in Japan is finally over this weekend, as the all-electric series ...
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Japan warns of huge unexplained spike in deadly strep cases: Cases of throat infections caused by streptococcus bacteria have quadrupled across Japan in past ...
independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-warning-strep-infections-flesh-eating-bacteria-b2519203.html
Japan top court ruling may pave way for wider legal protection of same-sex partners - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240327/p2a/00m/0na/010000c
How ‘Tokyo Vice’ cinematographer Corey Walter faced the challenges of shooting in Japan
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Commuting is back — but not as we knew it: Pandemic predictions that the daily journey to work would die off are greatly exaggerated, according to FT analysis
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