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Cabinet approves bill to create disaster management agency
The government aims to launch the agency, which will be headed by the prime minister and also have a dedicated minister, in autumn.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bar Touts in Japan: What Kyakuhiki Are and How to Avoid Nightlife Scams
Street promoters, honey traps and the legal gray zone: what every visitor should know about Japan’s street promoters.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan and Canada to establish economic security dialogue
Discussions will be at the vice minister level, and China will be at the top of the agenda.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asia shares mixed following Wall Street's losses, as oil price edges lower
Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
Former chief of $2 trillion pension fund joins developer growing tomatoes
Masataka Miyazono aims to help make Japan's agricultural sector more productive in order to boost sustainability in the country.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Australia to force porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children. Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Good idea to hold the election before it’s too hot to think. The days are starting to warm up here in Japan, and while that used to be a nice thing, I can’t help but be filled with a sense of dread at
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
Editor's Choice: Surprise strike on Iran sends shock waves across Asia
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was sent crashing out at Indian Wells on Thursday, falling in three sets to French qualifier Diane Parry. The 45-year-old Williams, playing…
Source: Japan Today
Travel Alerts•
Toyota group's Denso makes bid to acquire chipmaker Rohm for up to $8bn
Deal would create major player in power semiconductors used in EVs, data centers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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