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Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei exit Japan Open in semi-finals
The Malaysian Star
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July 19, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei's impressive run in the Japan Open ended after losing to China's world No. 2 pair, Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin, in the semi-finals. The world No. 4 pair struggled against...
Japan's markets brace for election impact on JGBs, yen
Yahoo Finance
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By Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Heading into the most consequential Japanese upper house election in memory and a possible defeat for the coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, investors are weighing whether a record...
Japan Actress, Adventurer Masako Izumi Dies at 77
The Japan News
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July 18, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Masako Izumi in May 1989 The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:46 JST, July 18, 2025 Masako Izumi, an actress and adventurer who was the first Japanese woman to reach the North Pole, died of a cancer of unknown primary origin on July 9...
Japan temple's foreign tourist-only entrance fees spark debate, criticism
Japan Today
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July 17, 2025
A temple in southwestern Japan is drawing controversy and criticism for its recent decision to charge admission only to foreign tourists, at a time when issues related to people from abroad are gaining attention in the national election. Since...
Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment
The Japan News
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July 18, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun The Emperor Emeritus departs the University of Tokyo Hospital in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Friday. Jiji Press 13:31 JST, July 18, 2025 Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito was discharged from the...
Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
KANAZAWA - A man who served seven years in prison after being found guilty of the 1986 murder of a junior high school student was acquitted on July 18 at the conclusion of a retrial. The Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court ordered the retrial...
Japan's core consumer prices in June rise 3.3% on year
The Mainichi
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Demonstrators take part in a "protest rave" against racism and nationalist party Sanseito ahead of the upper house election in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's core consumer prices...
Japan found $26 billion treasure under ocean but an innovation could keep it buried forever
The Times of India
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July 18, 2025
Japan’s deep-sea discovery near Minami-Tori-shima, a remote island over 1,200 miles from Tokyo, was seen as a major breakthrough. The seabed holds an estimated $26 billion worth of cobalt and nickel—critical metals used in electric vehicle...
Tokyo’s Rainy Season Ends Along with Other Regions; Extreme Heat Expected During 3-Day Holidays
The Japan News
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July 18, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun People walk under parasols in the strong sunlight in the Ginza district, Tokyo, on Friday morning. The Yomiuri Shimbun 11:47 JST, July 18, 2025 The rainy season appears to have ended in the Kanto-Koshin, Hokuriku and southern...
Japan’s Basic Policy 2025 Strengthens Space Industry
National Law Review
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July 17, 2025
Demonstrating Japan’s intention to fortify its space policy and support the growth of space businesses, the government approved the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025 (Basic Policy 2025) on June 13, 2025. This important...
Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in carmaker Mazda's hometown
Japan Times
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July 18, 2025
Hiroshima – When carmaker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima Prefecture, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way. "If Mazda builds fewer cars, our orders will...
Trump's tariff threat looms over Japan teamakers
Bangkok Post
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July 18, 2025
A breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha. The Kokaen tea farm in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, is just...
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement
The Straits Times
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July 17, 2025
TOKYO – Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such as the procurement of rare earths, the Nikkei newspaper reported on July 17. As China, the dominant...
Japan’s inflation stays elevated after easing from two-year high
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[TOKYO] Japan’s key price measure cooled a tad more than expected while remaining well above the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) target, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to mollify voters as he heads into Sunday’s (Jul 20) national...
Tokyo Grade A office rents up 8.3% in Q2
Real Estate Asia
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July 17, 2025
Shinjuku outperformed all other areas for the third straight quarter. The Tokyo Grade A office market continues to progress well, supported by consistent strong demand from continued business expansion. According to a report from Savills, average...
Japan's core inflation cools in June as expected, coming down from 29-month high as rice prices ease
CNBC
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July 17, 2025
A customer visits a store at Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Tokyo on January 23, 2025. Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan's core inflation cooled to 3.3% in June, coming down from a 29-month high of 3.7% as rice inflation showed signs of...
Japan’s Core Inflation Slows but Stays above BOJ Target, Keeps Hike Bets Alive
The Japan News
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July 18, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Bank of Japan Reuters 10:23 JST, July 18, 2025 TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s core inflation slowed in June but stayed above the central bank’s 2% target for well over three years, highlighting lingering price pressures...
Japan’s GPIF Research Finds Some ESG Factors Boost Corporate Value
Chief Investment Officer
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July 17, 2025
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund conducted in-depth research that found that the fund’s use of environmental, social and justice factors when making investments is “contributing to the improvement of corporate value and investment...
Tour Tokyo Disney Resort and DisneySea, full of immersive attractions, delicious food and adventure
ABC7 - California
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July 19, 2025
"Destination: Tokyo Disney Resort" takes you to the Disney Resort halfway around the world! Explore the park, home to classic attractions and some new favorites like "Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast," part of the newest area in Tokyo...
Wei Chong-Kai Wun edged out by Korean pair at Japan Open
Free Malaysia Today
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July 18, 2025
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, ranked sixth in the world, were defeated by Korea’s world No 3 pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in three games. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun crashed out of the Japan...