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Inflation in Japan's capital slows more than expected, slides below BOJ goal

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Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...

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Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.

Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.

A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.

Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.

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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing

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Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi

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Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun

Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.

Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.

Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.

The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.

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'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries

Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.

The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.

Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.

Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.

TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.

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New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.

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E-car pioneer Tesla: new, more affordable models to come faster: After a significant drop in sales at Tesla, company boss Elon Musk wants to bring cheaper models ...

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Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.

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Investors loved weak yen boosting shares until it went too far: Concern is growing that the currency is becoming a liability for Japan’s economy and stocks.

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Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi

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Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...

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New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well productivity: Technology advances are making it possible for U.S. shale oil and gas companies to ...

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Tesla Promises 'More Affordable Vehicles' and a 'Cybercab': Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more ...

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He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she: Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact ...

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ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...

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Apple reportedly slashes Vision Pro headset production and cancels updated headset as sales tank in the US

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