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North Korea fires missile over Japan in longest-ever test: TOKYO/SEOUL -- North Korea launched what is believed to be its longest missile test on Tuesday ...
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North Korea fires missile over Japan in longest-ever test: TOKYO/SEOUL -- North Korea launched what is believed to be its longest missile test on Tuesday ...
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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults: Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un: North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-japan-kim-kishida-81d36cc5ceb3373d7468245859602ce2
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.
North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
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Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament:
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240324-176514/
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.
Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korean sanction monitoring: Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N ...
apnews.com/article/un-us-north-korea-russia-sanctions-monitoring-72f8cbac116dea7c795d9a3357fc45f3
Putin’s spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says: President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence chief paid a visit to North Korea this ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/28/Putin-s-spy-chief-visited-North-Korea-Russian-intelligence-service-says
US military command in Japan to be revamped, FT reports: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
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Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240325-176646/
Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
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 ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Tokio-aeussert-sich-zu-toedlicher-Infektionswelle-article24823849.html
North Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a tank unit and called for stepping up its ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-visits-tank-unit-calls-airtight-combat-readiness-2024-03-24/
The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing North Korea from procuring illicit oil ...
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Kate Middleton Doctored Photo: AFP Says Kensington Palace No Longer A “Trusted Source” & Kill Notices Usually Reserved For North Korea
deadline.com/2024/03/kate-middleton-picture-afp-kensington-palace-not-trusted-1235858254/
Quick Glance: Kate Middleton's Impact Beyond Herself
- The debate around Kate Middleton raises important questions beyond regular royal concerns.
- The supposed rivalry narrative between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is perpetuated by the press and admirers of the Princess.
- The British monarchy serves as entertainment and distraction, akin to imperial Rome.
- The story of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle is used to fuel fear and prejudice.
Warner Bros. Discovery to Expand Anime Production in Japan: Warner Bros. Discovery is to expand anime production in Japan as it sees the category reaching ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-anime-production-japan-1235949405/
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/In-Japan-even-Taylor-Swift-can-t-make-it-to-the-top-of-the-music-charts
It's 2024 and North Korea's Kimsuky gang is exploiting Windows Help files: New infostealer may indicate a shift in tactics – and maybe targets too, beyond Asia
theregister.com/2024/03/21/kimsuky_chm_file_campaign/
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kimsuky Gang Exploits Windows Help Files
- North Korea's notorious Kimsuky cybercrime gang has launched a campaign using new tactics reported by infosec tools vendor Rapid7.
- Kimsuky's preferred tactic is spear phishing, sometimes after lengthy social engineering efforts by correspondents posing as academics or media.
- Rapid7 is uncertain about how the gang distributes their latest attack but is confident that the payload includes poisoned Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files along with other file types.
- Rapid7 has provided details on compromise indicators and believes that the target of the campaign is South Korea, based on many Korean filenames found in the payload.
US, Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years, FT reports: The U.S. and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance ...
reuters.com/world/us-japan-plan-biggest-upgrade-security-pact-more-than-60-years-ft-reports-2024-03-24/
Imperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not Yet in Bloom
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240323-176266/
Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/society/hiroshima-furniture-craftsman/
North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks, KCNA says: North Korean and Chinese officials met this week in Beijing and committed to further ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-china-held-talks-beijing-kcna-says-2024-03-22/
JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in US
reuters.com/business/energy/jera-exxon-explore-development-hydrogen-ammonia-production-project-us-2024-03-25/
2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240323/p2a/00m/0na/002000c
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite: SEOUL -- Economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea have been losing their impact ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Datawatch/U.N.-sanctions-on-North-Korea-have-been-losing-their-bite
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Japan-s-tale-of-two-economies-BOJ-hike-and-stock-boom-yet-to-trickle-down
Empress Dowager Shoken’s Waka Poems Translated into English
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240325-176539/
Ikigai Fruits Now Delivering $89 Japanese Strawberries, $120 Melons to US: Previously unattainable fruit can now be delivered straight to your door.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/ikigai-fruits-now-delivering-89-japanese-strawberries-120-melons-to-us
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How to Invest in Japan: Which ETFs to Buy For Japan Stock Market: The country’s stock market is booming, but the first rate hike since 2007 may temper the rally.
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Itochu and BCG team on AI-powered business consulting in Japan: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu and U.S.-based Boston Consulting Group will start a joint ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Itochu-and-BCG-team-on-AI-powered-business-consulting-in-Japan
Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging village - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Property/Japan-land-prices-rise-most-in-33-years-but-foreign-investors-shy-away
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 ...
japantoday.com/category/features/food/&
Princess Aiko to Make Solo Trip to Ise Jingu for 1st Time
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240319-175384/
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 ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3182/
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 ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/20/schiffsungluck-vor-japan-tanker-mit-980-tonnen-chemikalien-gekentert
Dollar Tops 151 Yen for 1st Time in 4 Months
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20240320-175753/
North Korea claims progress in hypersonic missile that can target US territories like Guam military base
wionews.com/world/north-korea-claims-progress-in-hypersonic-missile-design-to-target-distant-us-territories-702142
Quick Glance: North Korea Advances Hypersonic Missile Development
- North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designed to strike distant U.S. targets in the region.
- Kim Jong Un guided the ground test of the solid-fuel engine for the hypersonic missile, emphasizing the strategic importance of this new weapon.
- The development of hypersonic weapons aims to overcome U.S. and South Korean missile defense systems, although their desired speed and maneuverability have not been proven in recent tests.
- Observers anticipate North Korea escalating its missile tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, with the U.S. and South Korea expanding their military exercises in response.
Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-quick-strike-beats-north-korea-south-korea-held-by-thailand-in-asia-qualifying
Sanctions: USA and South Korea want to block illegal oil supplies to North Korea: A task force is to prevent North Korea from circumventing UN sanctions when ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/sanktionen-usa-und-suedkorea-wollen-illegale-oellieferungen-nach-nordkorea-blockieren/100028153.html
Report on satellite images: Russia apparently supplies oil to North Korea: North Korea is to be isolated by UN sanctions. De facto, however, it continues to do ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-nordkorea-moskau-liefert-offenbar-oel-nach-nordkorea-gegen-waffen-a-0098e99a-bfec-4195-83e5-81cc2ef1a3d2
Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal Confirmation, Sakura to Tokyo Station
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240325-176535/
China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory: TOKYO -- China and North Korea applauded Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory in a virtually ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-and-North-Korea-applaud-Putin-s-election-victory
'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
That Asian meal you eat on holidays could launder money for North Korea: United Nations finds IT contract and crypto scams are just two of DPRK's illicit ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/un_north_korea_report/
Navy holds remembrance ceremony for sailors killed in 2010 warship sinking by N. Korea
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/03/262_371393.html
North Korea fires ballistic missile as top US diplomat visits Seoul: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240318-north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-as-top-us-diplomat-visits-seoul
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Supervises 'Super-Large' Rocket Launcher Drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire drills involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The drills aimed to test the 'real war capabilities' of the 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers and included simulating an aerial explosion of a shell at a predetermined altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized that the rocket launchers would be the 'core central striking means' in war preparations and that the army should possess destructive offensive means to block and suppress the possibility of war.
- North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles due to long-running sanctions, and the latest tests were seen as the regime's attempt to demonstrate strength, signal costs on the Korean Peninsula for security cooperation, and warn Washington against increased pressure.
Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
wionews.com/science/scientists-say-tectonic-plate-tearing-apart-under-pacific-ocean-from-japan-to-new-zealand-688973
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project: Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after ...
omanobserver.om/article/1151561/world/asia/japan-unveils-next-generation-passenger-plane-project
North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
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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.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/mlb-npb-ties-severed/
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.
japantimes.co.jp/podcast/2024/03/25/deep-dive/sakura-hanami-season/
Missile technology flows into North Korea under guise of academic research:Nikkei
asia.nikkei.com/static/vdata/infographics/international-studies-and-north-korea/
West decries Putin's landslide election win, China congratulates him: Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election ...
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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 ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/science-health/first-person-to-person-sfts-infection-japan/
North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue: KUALA LUMPUR: North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday (Mar 26) ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/north-korea-japan-world-cup-qualifier-home-neutral-venue-pyongyang-4213826
Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan: Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/world/asia/ohtani-japan-south-korea.html
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-s-renewed-push-for-homegrown-airliner-faces-turbulent-path
Long lens glimpses of everyday life in North Korea – in pictures: AFP photographer Pedro Pardo gained access to a remote stretch of frontier in China’s ...
theguardian.com/world/gallery/2024/mar/22/long-lens-glimpses-of-everyday-life-in-north-korea-in-pictures
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 ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/asia-pacific/politics/china-philippines-south-china-sea-escalation/
North Korea: Kim drives new-type battle tanks and calls to prepare for war: North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has joined his troops in training to operate ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-tank-training-us-south-244d613ea6dfaa0a38cffcb3dddc8f06
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees air warfare drills, urges realistic preparation
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw air warfare drills on Friday and urged 'realistic' preparation for combat, as reported by state media KCNA on Saturday.
- Kim expressed satisfaction with the readiness of North Korean troops and mandated training to deal with all kinds of terrain, weather, time, and the most severe conditions, according to KCNA.
- North Korea's air warfare drills took place after the joint annual exercises between South Korea and the U.S. concluded earlier this week.
- The joint drills between South Korea and the U.S. were the first since North Korea scrapped a 2018 inter-Korean military pact in November, aimed at de-escalating tensions.
World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240325-176585/
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.
North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks: SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korean and Chinese officials have met in Beijing and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/North-Korea-China-commit-to-bolster-ties-in-high-level-Beijing-talks
More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240328-177092/
Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip: TOKYO -- Dai Nippon Printing will begin mass producing photomasks, used in printing ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Dai-Nippon-Printing-to-mass-produce-photomasks-for-Rapidus-chip
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.'
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/smartphone-addiction-japan-flip-phones/
Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240319/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c
Japan’s first rate hike in 17 years unlikely to dent Singdollar’s strength against yen anytime soon
straitstimes.com/business/economy/japan-s-first-rate-hike-in-17-years-unlikely-to-dent-singdollar-s-strength-against-yen-anytime-soon
SS Rajamouli shares post as 110-year-old Takarazuka company in Japan adapts RRR as Broadway play. Watch
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-shares-post-as-110-year-old-takarazuka-company-in-japan-adapts-rrr-as-broadway-play-watch-101711156655714.html
Satellite Images Show North Korea’s Increasing Isolation: The country was the first to close its border in the pandemic. It still hasn’t fully emerged.
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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 ...
japantoday.com/category/features/travel/bitchu-matsuyama-castle-the-highest-fortress-in-japan
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Is-Rahm-Emanuel-the-Japan-hand-Democrats-have-been-searching-for
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Japan-s-Aeon-to-even-out-pay-between-part-and-full-time-workers
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/arts/design/katsushika-hokusai-prints-auction.html
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 ...
thedrive.com/news/stolen-r34-nissan-skyline-gt-r-saved-from-shipping-container-at-the-last-minute
Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/japan-drugmaker-reports-two-more-deaths-in-cholesterol-supplement-scare
Russia Detains a South Korean on Spy Charges for the First Time: Russia has taken a South Korean national into custody on espionage charges for the first time ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/russia-detains-a-south-korean-on-spy-charges-for-the-first-time
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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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Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes: TOKYO -- Limited-edition wireless earbuds made to look like a mushroom-shaped chocolate snack ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/Chocolate-mushroom-shaped-earbuds-sell-out-in-10-minutes
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