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In Japan, too, voters want their country to be ‘great again’
Christian Science Monitor
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July 24, 2025
Japan has often had to face the power, peril, and pain of earthquakes. But this week, its national politics were hit by an electoral quake: a breakthrough by a brash, Western-style populist party modeled on Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. How...
Tokyo to Open First Permanent Pokémon Park
News Central TV
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July 23, 2025
The wildly popular Pokémon franchise is set to launch its first permanent theme park, “PokePark Kanto,” in Tokyo in spring 2026. The Pokémon Company, a subsidiary of Nintendo, announced that the 2.6-hectare (6.4-acre) park will be located within...
After Rollercoaster Year, Japan’s GPIF Ekes Out 0.71% Gain in Fiscal 2024
Chief Investment Officer
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July 24, 2025
A rollercoaster year that produced wild quarterly swings evened out for Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, which eked out a 0.71% return in fiscal 2024. The gain, led by foreign equities, raised the pension giant’s asset value to...
Japan Confirms U.S. Steel Tariffs Stay Unchanged
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will continue enforcing its 50% levies on Japanese steel and aluminum, Japan's administration announced on Wednesday. This development comes as the two nations finalized a more extensive commercial arrangement, which...
Oil prices stabilise after US-Japan trade deal
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 23, 2025
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a U.S. tariff deal with Japan improved global trade sentiment. Brent crude futures were down 2 cents, or 0.03%, at $68.57 a barrel as of 0654 GMT. U.S....
New Japan Pro Wrestling thrills fans with year-round events across the country
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Yoh performs a takedown on Sho during a New Japan Pro Wresting match at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, July 6, 2025. (Jeremy Stillwagner/Stars and Stripes) Despite its name, New Japan Pro Wrestling is the country’s longest-running and largest...
Ishiba Lands US-Japan Trade Deal But Faces Tricky Future
Energy Intelligence
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July 24, 2025
The last few days have proved a whirlwind for Japan's leadership. Conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba failed to secure a majority in Japan’s upper house in Jul. 20 elections, raising questions about his...
Tokyo Disney Resort's Magical Drone Show Returns to Light Up Festivals Across Japan
Laughing Place
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July 23, 2025
Tokyo Disney Resort is once again hitting the road across Japan to launch a special drone show at fireworks festivals across the country. What’s Happening: The Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed plans for a spectacular traveling drone show called...
Video Game Developer Brings Mexican Bakery Culture to Tokyo
Hola Texas
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July 24, 2025
By Peninsula 360 May 6, 2025 Arturo Borja, the creator of El Panadero, holds to the memory of a Mexico frozen in time even after having crossed the Atlantic for Japan over 20 years ago. Arturo Borja shows off a promotion for his game “El...
US-Japan deal averts worst for global economy
The Manila Times
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July 24, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany — Japan’s trade agreement with the US could serve as the benchmark for many other deals currently being negotiated with Washington and the global economy could just about support the 15-percent level agreed on, economists said....
(LEAD) Lutnick says he could hear 'expletives' out of Korea following trade deal with Japan
Yonhap News Agency
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July 24, 2025
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; RECONSTRUCTS) By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, July 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday that he could hear "expletives" out of South Korea after Japan reached a trade deal with U.S. President...
Japan begins using new tsunami warning label when equipment fails
NHK
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The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun using the label "data not available" when tsunami observation systems are damaged and unable to function. The agency aims to help the public understand when a large tsunami may be approaching so they can...
Tokyo hotel creates Evangelion rooms and Evangelion lounges for fans to mingle in【Photos】
SoraNews24
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July 24, 2025
Ikebukuro hotel and anime series are both celebrating milestones this year. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the start of Evangelion. It’s also the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro...
Cricket to feature in 2026 Asian Games in Japan: ACC
Business Recorder
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July 24, 2025
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday announced the inclusion of cricket in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, marking a significant milestone for the sport’s expansion across the continent. The announcement came during the ACC’s Annual General...
Toyota welcomes U.S.-Japan trade deal, calls for further tariff cuts
CBT News - Georgia
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July 24, 2025
Toyota has expressed optimism following the announcement of a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan, applauding the inclusion of the automotive sector and calling for further reductions in tariffs. The automaker anticipated a...
Steel War: Korea Imposes Anti-dumping Duties on Steel Imports from China, Japan
Business Korea
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July 24, 2025
As the United States raises global steel tariffs to 50%, intensifying global protectionism surrounding the steel industry, the Korean government has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 33.57% on hot-rolled steel plates from...
Apple shows off new store in Osaka, Japan – with Apple Intelligence workshop
9to5Mac
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July 24, 2025
We learned earlier this month that a new Apple store was coming to Osaka, Japan, and the company has today shared photos ahead of Saturday’s official opening. Accessibility is cited a key factor in the store design. Apple says that the Today at...
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
Japan Times
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July 24, 2025
Nakijin, Okinawa Pref. – Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, featuring jungle safari- and dinosaur-inspired attractions, will open Friday in a mountainous area in northern Okinawa, introducing a two-tier pricing system for residents and...
One of Japan’s Top Light Novels Just Got Pulled After Its Artist’s Disturbing Arrest
Screen Rant
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July 24, 2025
The following article contains a brief discussion of sexual assault. I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time is suddenly being pulled from Japanese shelves, and the reasons are nothing but disturbing. I May Be a...
Japan’s upper house election result foreshadows political upheavals
World Socialist Web Site
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July 24, 2025
In the Japanese election on Sunday, the ruling coalition—the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito—lost its majority in the upper house of the Diet, or parliament. It was the second blow to the government, which lost its...