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Bad Bunny to star in movie about Puerto Rico
Fresh off major music triumphs, the global superstar will portray revolutionary Aguila Blanca in Residente’s directorial debut.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks last November over a possible contingency concerning Taiwan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Second round of projects under consideration for Japan’s $550 billion pledge
Next-generation nuclear reactors might be on the short list, reports say.
Source: The Japan Times
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Netherlands’ Rijpma-de Jong takes gold as Takagi finishes sixth in 1,500
Takagi looked to be on pace to challenge for gold but her pace fell off dramatically in the final lap and she finished well back in seventh.
Source: The Japan Times
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The critic who ruffled pop culture’s feathers
In “Blank Space,” W. David Marx questions the 21st century’s creative vitality and responds to critics who say he’s too cynical.
Source: The Japan Times
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Monkey see, monkey soothe: Zookeepers get creative to save infant macaque
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, was given the plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bean by bean, coffee cultivation in Okinawa defies the odds
From setting up greenhouses to padding up soil beds with grass, coffee producers on the island are finding ways to work around climate challenges to promote their sweet brew.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags
Ecological goals and economic concerns mean no more free bags and more by-location price variations. There’s been a lot for Japanese Starbucks fans to be happy about over the last few days, as the cha
Source: SoraNews24
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Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Minor changes to majorly congested Tokyo train station are good to know before you go. Shibuya Station is one of the most crowded stations in Tokyo, and arguably the most chaotic too. Part of that is
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan Moving Costs: Garbage Fees Shock Movers
Moving in Japan? Budget carefully! A recent survey reveals that unexpected garbage disposal fees are a major financial shock for those relocating in Japan, often exceeding costs for furniture or moving services.
Source: SoraNews24
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