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Japan raises travel alert for six countries in Middle East
The alert is now at Level 3, the second highest in the ministry's four-tier system.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australian baseball icon Tim Kennelly prepares to take final bow at WBC
Kennelly is arguably the greatest player in the history of the Australian Baseball League.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
President Donald Trump ’s White House ballroom project is way too big and should be scaled back, an architect and member of the board of the National Trust…
Source: Japan Today
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Reeling from loss, Niigata’s animation festival refuses to fold
After losing key organizers and the death of its founder, the festival wasn’t sure it could go on. Instead of going dark, however, NIAFF rebuilt from scratch.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Wins WBC Game Against Taiwan
Japan defeated Taiwan 13-0 in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game in Tokyo. The victory showcased Japan's strong performance in the tournament.
Source: Japan Today
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New Kabuki Theater Complex Coming to Tokyo
Shochiku is investing $630M in a new theater complex in Tokyo's Ginza district. The facility will host kabuki performances, movies, and offices.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Activist fund Oasis calls on Kao to hold shareholders' meeting over supply-chain risks
The fund received numerous whistleblower allegations concerning Kao’s practices, including potential links to deforestation and human rights violations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Researchers uncover mechanism behind <i>beni kōji</i> health problems
Though it had been known that puberulic acid was behind the high-profile health scare in 2024 involving supplements, it was unclear how the substance damaged kidneys.
Source: The Japan Times
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Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Billions turned in to police, and billions returned to owners. Botanists and economists agree that money doesn’t grow on trees, but it turns out that there’s actually a whole lot of cash to be found i
Source: SoraNews24
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Indonesia detains 13 Japanese nationals over suspected fraud
Local police in Vietnam have also detained four Japanese individuals on suspicion of defrauding victims in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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