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  2. Posts tagged: The Japan News (Page 9)

The Japan News

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No vote in Japan’s Upper House on bill to abolish provisional gasoline tax

A House of Councillors committee did not vote on June 21 on a bill to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate, which was jointly submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party…

  • Published: June 23, 202511:49 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers

Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…

  • Published: June 23, 202510:33 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan, South Korea expected to deepen future-oriented cooperation

It will be essential for Japan and South Korea to deepen their future-oriented cooperation while carefully dealing with historical issues that could trigger conflicts.

  • Published: June 23, 20258:35 am
  • Author Yujiro Okabe
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46-year-old man killed by bear in Japan’s Nagano prefecture

The man who reported the incident was also bitten on the right elbow and sustained only minor injuries.

  • Published: June 23, 20258:00 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan’s ruling party says it aims to increase annual pay by JPY1 million by FY30

Under the campaign slogan “move Japan, enrich the daily lives of people,” the LDP devised plans to help create “a strong economy,” “an affluent life” and “an…

  • Published: June 20, 202511:57 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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300-year-old hot spring inn in Japan’s Gunma conjures spirit of anime

It is believed to have inspired the bathhouse in the acclaimed anime film “Spirited Away,” and is still visited by many fans.

  • Published: June 20, 202510:54 am
  • Author Yuki Sakuragi
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Nippon Steel completes acquisition of U.S. Steel

The transaction came to about $14.1 billion, making it the largest investment Nippon Steel has ever made. U.S. Steel will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Published: June 20, 20258:55 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan PM Ishiba strives to bridge US-Europe divide; takes neutral stance

Avoiding rifts among G7 members is a top-priority for Japan, which as its only Asian member is pushing for its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region to be increased.

  • Published: June 20, 20258:35 am
  • Author Akihisa Ota
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Japan’s agri minister calls rice distribution ‘black box’; complex structure to raise prices, cause delays

Wholesalers, meanwhile, have fired back at claims that they are a major factor behind soaring rice prices.

  • Published: June 20, 20257:57 am
  • Author Kengo Tabe
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Japan PM Ishiba, Ukraine President Zelenskyy agree to cooperate on Ukrainian situation

Japan has so far provided Ukraine with more than US$12 billion in financial aid. President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support and explained the current…

  • Published: June 19, 202510:01 am
  • Author Masashi Nakata

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