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Japan to join Trump's Golden Dome project and expects missile requests
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the latest plan when she meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington at a summit on March 19.
Source: The Japan Times
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The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize winners: Full list
Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic “Kokuho” led this year’s ceremony. See every award recipient from Japan’s biggest movie night.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nissan & Honda Revive Classic Japanese Sports Cars
Nissan and Honda are expanding restoration services for 80s and 90s sports cars. This means easier access to parts and refurbishment for iconic models.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
New version of Vocaloid software is arriving with a new Miku design. As a virtual idol, Hatsune Miku doesn’t age. However, that doesn’t mean she looks the same as she did when she made her debut 19 ye
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan listed in second U.S. trade investigation announced in as many days
Sixty jurisdictions are mentioned in the new inquiry, which deals with forced labor.
Source: The Japan Times
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The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
From covers of classics to altogether newer songs, these are the melodies that Japanese youth associate with graduation in this current Reiwa age. March is graduation season in Japan. Thousands of stu
Source: SoraNews24
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China’s train to North Korea lacks passengers on maiden voyage
Visa and tour-group requirements remained a barrier for potential travelers — a sentiment reflected across Beijing Station, leaving Pyongyang carriages eerily empty.
Source: The Japan Times
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As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Viral tweet claims have shoppers wondering if they’re paying premium-filling prices for almost-plain onigiri. Consumers in Japan have gotten a lot more cautious with their convenience store rice ball
Source: SoraNews24
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Macron to visit Japan and South Korea starting March 31
The French leader, who has visited Japan several times, will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to spur private investment in developing countries via ODA
The Japanese government spent some $16.5 billion on official development assistance in 2024, according to the latest white paper on cooperation and development.
Source: The Japan Times
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