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Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
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Julian Nagelsmann: DFB extends contract with national coach until World Cup 2026: Julian Nagelsmann gives in to the German Football Association's advertising and ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Nagelsmann to Remain as Head Coach of National Team until 2026
- Julian Nagelsmann will continue as head coach of the national team beyond the upcoming European Championship.
- He will not return to FC Bayern Munich but will stay with the national team.
- DFB President Neuendorf praises the contract extension as a strong signal and highlights Nagelsmann's outstanding abilities.
- The DFB leadership aims for continuity by extending the contract of National Team Director Rudi Völler as well.
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...
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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
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How green are your trainers? Team Japan uniforms to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than just ...
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Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi
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Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...
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Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea: At a temple in Nara, people drink matcha green tea from big, unwieldy bowls for an annual tradition ...
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Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over 'groundless' reviews: TOKYO (AP) -- A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S ...
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Figure skating: Nagoya to host Grand Prix Final in Dec. 2025 - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The central Japanese city of Nagoya will host the ISU Grand Prix ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Carp streamers in production at Mie Prefecture shrine - The Mainichi
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US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...
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Matthias Ginter receives State Order of Merit for his foundation: Matthias Ginter, professional soccer player at SC Freiburg, will be awarded the State Order of ...
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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development
- US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.
- The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.
- Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.
- Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.
Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
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Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes: Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes ...
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Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
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Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...
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The unexpected ways in which Japanese words 'make it' into English: Thanks to new entries in the Oxford English Dictionary, pretty soon even your grandparents ...
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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
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Oracle to invest $8 billion in Japan to respond to growing AI demand - The Mainichi
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Japan's Kishida to visit Brazil, Paraguay in overture to Global South: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brazil and Paraguay in early May ...
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For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
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Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...
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All-Japanese girl group Unicode debuts with hope of promoting K-city pop genre : All-Japanese K-pop girl group Unicode has arrived on the music scene with the ...
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Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks
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Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Japan meets Odisha: Japanese band MADKID’s Shin grooves to Sambalpuri song ‘Dulhan Banami’
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Japanese nationals escape unharmed in Pakistan suicide bombing: Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan narrowly escaped unharmed Friday from a suicide bomb attack ...
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Biden - and steelmakers - promise U.S. Steel will stay American: U.S. Steel and Japanese buyer Nippon Steel said the Pittsburgh-based firm will remain an "iconic ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows: Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock ...
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Japanese government rejects Yahoo! infosec improvement plan: Just doesn't believe it will sort out the mess that saw data leak from LINE messaging app
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Marvellous Miyazaki deserves her spot in Japan team: PETALING JAYA: Teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki has earned herself a well deserved spot in a strong looking ...
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O.J. Simpson cremated during private Las Vegas gathering a week after his death: O.J. Simpson, the onetime football star infamously tried and acquitted of ...
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Quick Glance: OJ Simpson Cremated, Estate Attorney in Las Vegas Reveals Details
- Former football star and infamous criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, as confirmed by his attorney Malcolm LaVergne.
- The cremation took place on Wednesday morning at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas, with few attendees present.
- Simpson's ashes will be given to his children to handle as per their father's wishes, with no public memorial planned.
- Simpson's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, as the attorney works to assess the value of his assets which may not cover the outstanding legal judgments.
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
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Japanese Astronauts Landed Tickets to Moon in Win-win Deal; U.S. to Get Lunar Cruiser, Ally against China
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Japan to fund KDDI, four others to build AI supercomputer: TOKYO -- The Japanese government will give five companies, including telecom company KDDI ...
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Bundesliga: FC Bayern dethroned after eleven years - Bayer Leverkusen German champions for the first time
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Quick Glance: Bayer Leverkusen Crowned German Champions for the First Time
- Bayer Leverkusen defeats Werder Bremen to become German football champions for the first time, dethroning FC Bayern after eleven years.
- The jubilant Leverkusen heroes celebrate exuberantly after a 5-0 victory against Werder Bremen.
- Coach Xabi Alonso leads Bayer to an early title decision and sets a points record at this stage of the season.
- Bayer Leverkusen has the chance to win two more titles this season and has transformed into a top team through strong transfers.
Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on ...
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Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?: Just ten days before the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan opened its Tokaido Shinkansen ...
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Strong dollar poses question over timing of Japan intervention: TOKYO -- The resilience of the U.S. economy is raising uncertainty over whether Japanese monetary ...
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Paid articlePaid Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
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Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police: Last Monday night, at about 7:40 in the evening, a man walked into the Kamori branch of ...
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As Japan faces a population crisis that more foreigners could solve, the country's police are being sued for racial discrimination
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Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases: A lot of people who move to Japan to teach English also end up becoming students ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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Mouse gray Bayer gilded: Alonso's genius drives the soccer world crazy: German soccer champions Bayer Leverkusen: a first for the club, Xabi Alonso's 19th major ...
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Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...
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The izakaya gets a buzzy L.A. makeover at Budonoki, with very good snacks and sake cocktails
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Bochum: Football game canceled - out of fear of brutal team!: In Bochum, a district league football game was canceled due to fears of a brutal team ...
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Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
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Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname: Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different ...
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Uniqlo opens Rome store at Galleria Alberto Sordi: Rome store is second Uniqlo outlet in Italy.
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Kishida goes all-in on partnership with the US: It is telling that one of the most popular photos from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington was ...
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Hannah, Westminster Bridge: how to do kaiseki — restaurant review: Out with the formality, in with emotion at this Japanese gem
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Japanese valuations continue to appeal despite strong run, investors say: Many expect a further rally on the back of still-attractive valuations ...
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New Japanese restaurant Mountain Spring set to open in Salisbury: A NEW Japanese restaurant is set to open in the city centre next month.
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Japanese NFL hopeful gets dream chance on football field in U.K.: Ryoma Shimoseki was recently announced as the newest addition to the NFL Academy as he bids to ...
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Japan’s Nikkei Snaps Losing Streak as Chip-Sector Stocks Rebound (Update 1)
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Nagahama float festival held in Shiga Prefecture - The Mainichi
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Kishida, U.S. envoy to U.N. vow continued cooperation over N Korea: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations agreed ...
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Unfair competition: because of Leverkusen's championship, the Bundesliga has died a little again
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Bayer Leverkusen are German soccer champions for the first time: For the first time in the club's history, Bayer Leverkusen has secured the title of Bundesliga ...
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Recovery market in Kaga offers work for quake evacuees: In Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an event is providing crucial support for evacuees impacted by the ...
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Australia mayor visits Japan school as war tragedy leads to exchange - The Mainichi
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Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling: A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with ...
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