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Take the China technology challenge seriously
China seeks to engage the rest of the world "to raise and strengthen its position within global technology ecosystems and markets."
Source: The Japan Times
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From stimulus to structure: Japan’s next economic agenda
With a shrinking population and a rapidly aging society, the country is moving away from the demand-deficient conditions that characterized much of the post-bubble era.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Simply add hot water and you can easily make hot spring eggs at home. Our reporter Go Hatori is addicted to hot spring eggs, or “onsen tamago” as they’re known in Japanese. While he doesn’t have the m
Source: SoraNews24
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Aonishiki’s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning
For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport's highest rank.
Source: The Japan Times
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‘It’s adrenaline’: Ukraine amputee veterans climb for recovery
Tens of thousands of wounded veterans are readjusting to civilian life, finding solace in the host of activities and communities popping up to cater to their growing numbers.
Source: The Japan Times
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Samurai Ballerina in Belle Epoque Paris
Director Goro Taniguchi shifts gears with a historical drama set in early 20th-century Paris. The film follows two young Japanese artists pursuing their dreams in the City of Lights.
Source: The Japan Times
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92% of job-seeking university students held offers as of Feb. 1, data shows
The rate at which the students secured job offers remained high due to labor shortages, though it fell from a year earlier in the first decline in five years.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Even if the number of men and women using a building are the same, the number of toilets shouldn’t be, government’s guideline drafts say. As its name suggests, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan's average land price rises for fifth straight year
The average land price in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.8% from a year earlier, up for the fifth straight year, the land ministry said Tuesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Relief as Japan’s 20-year bond sale draws strong demand despite Gulf crisis
Higher yields attracted buyers, easing concerns that rising oil prices and inflation risks would damp appetite.
Source: The Japan Times
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