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Japan's rice policy, not just prices, a key issue in upper house election
The Mainichi
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A shopper, right, purchases a bag of government reserve rice at a home improvement center in Sendai's Miyagino Ward, May 31, 2025 (Mainichi/Hiroyuki Yamanaka) TOKYO -- As the campaign period for the House of Councillors election has officially...
Japan to begin test mining rare-earth mud from seabed in early 2026
The Korea Times
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July 4, 2025
TOKYO ― Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, in January next year, the head of the government-backed project said on Friday. Tokyo is seeking to...
Japan's Nikkei nudges higher, but snaps three-week winning streak
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Japan's Nikkei ended slightly higher on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street's strong overnight performance, but the index snapped a three-week winning streak on caution ahead of the U.S. trade deal deadline. The Nikkei was up 0.06%...
Japan, GCC hold 2nd round of FTA talks
Zawya
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TOKYO -- Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wrapped up the second round of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA) in Tokyo on Thursday, Japan's Foreign Ministry said. The four-day meeting was attended by Japan's chief...
Japan To Increase Wages For Third Time Amid Labour Shortages
The Global Economics
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July 4, 2025
Japan’s largest labour union, boasting a membership of 7 million, Rengo, negotiated this increase, which is higher than the 5.10% offered last year and 3.58% the year before. In a move which will widely benefit workers across the country, Japanese...
Japanese cast national election votes locally in Taiwan for 1st time
The Mainichi
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A voter, far left, visits a polling station set up by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association in Taipei on July 4, 2025, for early overseas voting for Japan's July 20 House of Councillors election. (Kyodo) TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Early overseas voting for...
Japan’s Do It Yourself Party: Who we are and where we are headed
Japan Times
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July 4, 2025
Ahead of the Upper House elections on July 20, Sanseito, the party I lead, has adopted the slogan “Japanese First” and is fielding candidates in all electoral districts. Together with proportional representation, we aim to win six seats. Our...
Japanese Textbooks Featured at Turkmenistan Pavilion
News On Japan
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July 4, 2025
OSAKA, Jul 04 (News On Japan) - At the Turkmenistan Pavilion near the East Gate, one of the most striking displays isn’t just the golden horses or traditional costumes—but a set of Japanese-language textbooks used in Turkmen schools. These...
Government committed to €200 childcare fee, but increase in places must happen - Taoiseach
Irish Independent
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A big feature of the election, which also made it into the Programme for Government, was the promise to reduce childcare fees to €200 per child per month. Last month, Children’s Minister Norma Foley announced that fees for parents paying the...
Tokyo To Host International Road Race Featuring Elite Cyclists On July 13
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Grand Cycle Tokyo Executive Committee has announced that "The Road Race Tokyo Tama 2025" will take place on July 13, bringing elite international and domestic cycling talent to the streets of Tokyo’s Tama...
Japan – Yachiyo Engineering and NEC launch adaptation finance study in Indonesia to calculate the adaptation value of disaster prevention measures
Web NewsWire
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July 4, 2025
Yachiyo Engineering and NEC launch adaptation finance study in Indonesia to calculate the adaptation value of disaster prevention measures BSD City, Indonesia & Tokyo, Japan, July 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (Yachiyo...
Tokyo to host elite international cycling race on July 13
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
THE Grand Cycle Tokyo Executive Committee has confirmed that “The Road Race Tokyo Tama 2025” will be held on July 13, showcasing top-tier cycling talent from around the world. The event will take place in Tokyo’s Tama area, a venue previously used...
Japanese manga sparks fears of megaquake hitting the Philippines
Cebu Daily News
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July 4, 2025
“The real disaster will come in July 2025,” followed by “the ocean floor between Japan and the Philippines will crack,” aren’t exactly very comforting words to see on a book said to have previously and accurately predicted natural disasters. “The...
Japanese manga predicts megaquake to hit the Philippines
Inquirer
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July 4, 2025
“The real disaster will come in July 2025,” followed by “the ocean floor between Japan and the Philippines will crack,” aren’t exactly very comforting words to see on a book said to have previously and accurately predicted natural disasters. “The...
Government doubles down on hydrogen hub amid uncertainty
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
The federal government has committed more than $430 million to help bring large-scale hydrogen production to the New South Wales Hunter region despite uncertainty in the market. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen made the funding...
International delegation concludes two-day visit to SW China's Chongqing
Xinhua News Agency
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CHONGQING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A delegation of nearly 70 representatives from various countries and regions has concluded a two-day visit to a county in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The delegation included officials from 11 foreign...
Japan Coffee Bean Market Consumption Trends & Forecast Report 2025-2033 Featuring Starbucks, Nescafe, Kraft Heinz, Lunchin Coffee, J M Smucker, Coca Cola, Dutch Bros,. Keurig Dr Pepper, And Peet's
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Japan Coffee Bean Market is poised for robust growth, projected to surge to US$ 2.51 billion by 2033 from US$ 1.60 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.11% from 2025 to 2033. Driven...
Japanese airlines enacting new mobile battery carry-on rules this month
Japan Today
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July 4, 2025
One of the great conveniences about modern travel is that there’s no longer a need to pack a bulky guidebook, multiple maps, a camera with spare film, and reading/listening material to keep yourself entertained on the plane ride to your...
Japan’s households boost spending by the most since 2022 summer
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
TOKYO – Japan’s household spending rose the most since the summer of 2022 in a sign that consumer may be getting used to persistent inflation and could support an economy that is taking a hit from US tariffs. Outlays by households adjusted for...
Early voting starts for Japan's Upper House election
NHK
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Early voting began across Japan on Friday for the Upper House election on July 20. Official campaigning for the election kicked off on Thursday. A total of 522 people are running in the election -- either those competing in electoral districts or...