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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down: Bitfront, a U.S. crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media firm Line Corp, said it has suspended new sign-ups and ...
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down : Bitfront, a U.S. crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media firm Line Corp, said it has suspended new sign-ups and ...
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down: Bitfront, a U.S. crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media firm Line Corp, said it has suspended new sign-ups and ...
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down : Bitfront, a U.S. crypto exchange backed by Japanese social media firm Line Corp, said it has suspended new sign-ups and ...
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Crypto exchange Bitfront shuts down
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earthā€™s rotation. Itā€™s messing with time itself
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earthā€™s rotation. Itā€™s messing with time ...
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
  • A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.

  • Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.

  • The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.

  • Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
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Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is: Quite possibly the most interesting thing about Shohei Ohtani is that even when he talks ...
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Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is
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.
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Wild Birds Gesture ā€˜After Youā€™ to Insist Their Mate Go First: Like humans, these small Japanese birds communicate abstract concepts with gestures
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Wild Birds Gesture ā€˜After Youā€™ to Insist Their Mate Go First
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in ...
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Sir Russell takes a rough ride on an ocean of obstacles: Opinion: The SailGP boss is dogged by extremes and red tape but overlooks how caring for dolphins aligns ...
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Sir Russell takes a rough ride on an ocean of obstacles
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A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate: Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault & Millau ...
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A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate
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Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal
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Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support ...
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
  • Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.

  • The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.

  • Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.

  • The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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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 Japanā€™s ...
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The Mainichi
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Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The ...
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Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of Hazamaā€™s ā€˜Dark Fantasyā€™ Creations
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Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of ...
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero ā€” in Japan, heā€™s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero ā€” in Japan, heā€™s still a monster
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.
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ā€˜Nobody can hold a candle to itā€™: David Attenborough backs BBCā€™s nature shows: Presenter, whose series Mammals airs on Sunday, says broadcaster has changed ...
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ā€˜Nobody can hold a candle to itā€™: David Attenborough backs BBCā€™s nature ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down: TOKYO -- As labor unions at Japan's largest corporations celebrated their ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down
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Craftsmanā€™s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
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Craftsmanā€™s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails
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Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament:
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Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament
Quick Glance: Takerufuji Makes History with Victory at Spring Tournament
  • No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the Emperorā€™s Cup after his historic win at the Spring Grand Tournament in Osaka.

  • Takerufuji, the lowest-ranked wrestler in the makuuchi division as a No. 17 maegashira, became the first in 110 years to win the championship in his debut in the top tier.
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Hand-dyed Banners for Childrenā€™s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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Hand-dyed Banners for Childrenā€™s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
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After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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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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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms
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Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away: TOKYO -- The value of land in Japan has climbed by an average of 2.3% on the year ...
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Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away
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Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path: TOKYO -- Japan's new effort to develop a next-generation airliner by 2035 will seek to ...
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Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path
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Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project: Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after ...
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Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams: The order has also forced MLB clubs to sever ties with pro teams from Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea.
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after ...
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
  • Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.

  • Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.

  • Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.

  • Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
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TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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TSS cases
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Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The Boston Red Sox have acquired Japanese pitcher Naoyuki ...
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Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The ...
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More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
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More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
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Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima: Police in Hiroshima have arrested a 42-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder ...
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Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima
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Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting on ...
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Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention
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.
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Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging village - The Mainichi
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Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging ...
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40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals: TOKYO -- Nearly 40% of married Japanese in their 30s who want children are sexless ...
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40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals
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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing ...
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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare
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Japan recalls ā€˜red riceā€™ health products overĀ suspected link to four deaths: Japanese authorities have ordered three ā€œred riceā€ dietary supplements to be pulled ...
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Japan recalls ā€˜red riceā€™ health products overĀ suspected link to four ...
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know: TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revised guidelines to its strict ...
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan: Nestled near the peak of Mount Gagyu, at an impressive elevation of 430 meters, lies the awe-inspiring ...
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature: To some audience members, Michael Feinstein's Jewish pride was startling ...
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Michael Feinstein doesn't hide his Jewish pride - feature