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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 Emperor’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 Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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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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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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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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Imperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not Yet in Bloom
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Craftsman’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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Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails
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2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The Mainichi
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2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The ...
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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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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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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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Ship accident off Japan: tanker carrying 980 tons of chemicals capsized: Eight dead, one survivor and two missing: a South Korean tanker with 980 tons of ...
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Ship accident off Japan: tanker carrying 980 tons of chemicals capsized
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Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium: When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19, he spoke not a word of French and had no clue what he ...
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Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium
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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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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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'Curse of the Colonel' KFC statue disposed of in Osaka: A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for ... Show more
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Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
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Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan ...
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Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal Confirmation, Sakura to Tokyo Station
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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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Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami: We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season.
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Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami
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Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus: A doctor became infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) after ...
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Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus
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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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After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea: China's Defense Ministry issued the warning a day after Manila accused Beijing of ...
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After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea
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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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How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me: To stop the endless doomscrolling, some people are turning the clock back and switching to 'dumbphones.'
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How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me
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Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly - The Mainichi
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Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly ...
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World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
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World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
Quick Glance: Dragon Ball Z Theme Park to Open in Riyadh
  • Middle Eastern fans rejoice as Dragon Ball theme park set to open in Riyadh, complete with over 30 attractions, including a 70-meter high Shenron with a roller coaster inside.

  • The park will feature seven different areas that recreate iconic locations from the manga like Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus's Planet, allowing fans to experience the adventure from the beginning.

  • Dragon Ball franchise, popularized globally in 1984, has a massive fan base mourning the recent passing of creator Akira Toriyama.

  • The series Dragon Ball, which debuted in 1984, has grown to become one of the best-selling manga series ever and has popularized manga across the globe with its exciting anime adaptations.
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Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip: TOKYO -- Dai Nippon Printing will begin mass producing photomasks, used in printing ...
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Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip
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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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Japan's Aeon to even out pay between part- and full-time workers: TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Aeon will start boosting wages for part-time workers at 40 group ...
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Japan's Aeon to even out pay between part- and full-time workers
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Stolen R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Saved From Shipping Container at the Last Minute: This famous R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R was driven by Lewis Hamilton before it was ...
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Stolen R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Saved From Shipping Container at the Last ...
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Is Rahm Emanuel the 'Japan hand' Democrats have been searching for?: WASHINGTON -- Monday marks two years since Rahm Emanuel, U.S. President Joe Biden's ...
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Is Rahm Emanuel the 'Japan hand' Democrats have been searching for?
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Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power: Effective cultural diplomacy ultimately rests on the shoulders of creatives and artists looking to ...
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Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power
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One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai: A professor’s 30-year dream of assembling a complete set of “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji ...
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One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai
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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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The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s going to be huge
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The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s ...
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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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Tokyo subway installs clear translation screen ahead of 2025 events: The system is equipped with a keyboard translates between Japanese and English, Chinese ...
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Tokyo subway installs clear translation screen ahead of 2025 events
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Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes: TOKYO -- Limited-edition wireless earbuds made to look like a mushroom-shaped chocolate snack ...
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Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes
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Space One's Kairos rocket explodes just after liftoff in Japan: TOKYO -- Space One's maiden rocket launch failed on Wednesday in a setback for the company ...
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Space One's Kairos rocket explodes just after liftoff in Japan
Quick Glance: Rocket Explodes After Launch in Japan
  • The Japanese company aimed to be the first private business in the country to put a satellite into orbit.

  • The Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff, causing a smoke plume and a forest fire nearby.

  • Space One is investigating the incident, marking a setback for Japan's commercial space endeavors.

  • The space transportation market is lucrative, with Space One planning to launch satellites using small rockets.
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Soccer players failed to declare income totaling ¥2.1 billion: Andres Iniesta, Kim Jin-hyeon and Patric have been named by the Osaka Regional Tax Bureau.
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Soccer players failed to declare income totaling ¥2.1 billion
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As millions sit empty, 'vacant home insurance' started by Tokyo nonprofit - The Mainichi
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As millions sit empty, 'vacant home insurance' started by Tokyo nonprofit ...
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My experience with Ramadan in Japan: Ramadan is the most sacred Islamic month. It’s when millions of Muslims fast, pray, and reflect. In Japan ...
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My experience with Ramadan in Japan
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'Convenience Store Woman' and the 'normal' in life and literature: Author Sayaka Murata's use of marked and unmarked language provides new layers to a commentary ...
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'Convenience Store Woman' and the 'normal' in life and literature
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VOL.21 - SEASONAL GUIDE - THE BEST OF JAPAN | The Japan Times
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VOL.21 - SEASONAL GUIDE - THE BEST OF JAPAN | The Japan Times
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Mom who didn't hold stillborn daughter on day of Japan quake finds freedom from guilt - The Mainichi
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Mom who didn't hold stillborn daughter on day of Japan quake finds freedom ...
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Japan to let more foreigners work as in-home caregivers: TOKYO -- Japan will allow foreigners with "specified skilled worker" status to become ...
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Japan to let more foreigners work as in-home caregivers
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Global central bank balance sheets remain at 80% of the peak : WASHINGTON -- Assets held at central banks in Japan, the U.S. and Europe remain at 80% of their ...
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Global central bank balance sheets remain at 80% of the peak
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Japanese men identified as pair who drowned near popular US falls - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Two men who died in a suspected drowning over the weekend near ...
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Japanese men identified as pair who drowned near popular US falls - The ...
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Violin with Wajima Lacquer Coating Found Safe in Japan’s Quake Debris; Designer Hopes for Performance to Offer Gratitude
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Violin with Wajima Lacquer Coating Found Safe in Japan’s Quake Debris; ...
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7 killed after South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan: Seven crew members who were taken to hospitals after a South Korean-flagged tanker capsized off ...
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7 killed after South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan
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Reddit co-founder's fund to bet on Japan-U.S. chip alliance: TOKYO -- Reddit co-founder and former executive chairman Alexis Ohanian says he is seeking ...
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Reddit co-founder's fund to bet on Japan-U.S. chip alliance
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US Plans Upgrade to Security Alliance With Japan, FT Reports: US President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to announce plans to ...
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US Plans Upgrade to Security Alliance With Japan, FT Reports
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Kyoto may launch tourist express bus service to beat overcrowding - The Mainichi: KYOTO (Kyodo) -- Struggling under the weight of a post-COVID resurgence in ...
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Kyoto may launch tourist express bus service to beat overcrowding - The ...
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Worry as 2,000 Kiswahili teachers remain jobless: Kiswahili, mainly spoken in the East African region, has earned its place of pride as one of the world’s top 10 ...
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Worry as 2,000 Kiswahili teachers remain jobless
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Cat’s fall into vat of hazardous chemicals sparks citywide health warning in Japan
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Cat’s fall into vat of hazardous chemicals sparks citywide health warning ...
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Baseball: Yoshinobu Yamamoto ready for MLB debut after up-and-down preseason - The Mainichi
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Baseball: Yoshinobu Yamamoto ready for MLB debut after up-and-down ...
Quick Glance: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Disappoints in MLB Debut: Padres Beat Dodgers in South Korea
  • Yamamoto faced challenges during his MLB debut against the San Diego Padres, who defeated the Dodgers 15-11 on Thursday.

  • Mookie Betts shined with four hits and six RBIs, including the season's first home run.

  • Jake Cronenworth contributed with four hits and four RBIs for San Diego in MLB's inaugural games in South Korea.

  • Manny Machado sealed the victory with a three-run homer in the ninth inning following the Dodgers' comeback attempt.
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Soaring above sorrow: The Oriental white storks of Kinosaki Onsen: The hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, has made leaps and bounds ...
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Soaring above sorrow: The Oriental white storks of Kinosaki Onsen
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Statue of Colonel Sanders disposed of after 39-year saga: The statue went through a ritual that is typically held for the repose of the souls of old dolls at ...
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Statue of Colonel Sanders disposed of after 39-year saga
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Japan’s Bull Market Is Back. Five Stocks to Play the Rebound
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Japan’s Bull Market Is Back. Five Stocks to Play the Rebound
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‘Oppenheimer’ film ‘fails’ to show devastation of atom bombs in postwar Japan, critics say
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More Japanese universities adding female admission quotas for STEM fields: The trend comes amid concerns over the nation's low level of female participation in ...
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More Japanese universities adding female admission quotas for STEM fields