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‘Straight to Hell’ gets stuck in purgatory
Lies and lurid twists stack up in Netflix's take on fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki, but when it reaches her empire and influence, the story feels rushed and insight runs thin.
Source: The Japan Times
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Samsung EV battery push in Hungary faces politcal headwinds
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How To Buy Concert Tickets in Japan
Your favorite band just announced their Japan tour. The dates are confirmed, the tickets have gone on sale, and you’re ready to book, credit card in hand. That’s until you open the site and realize —
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Key government panel calls for boost to long-term public works investment
Members of the panel, chaired by Takaichi, discussed reforms to build a sustainable regional economy amid aging social infrastructure.
Source: The Japan Times
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Southeast Asia's deep-tech startups look to Japan for growth
Weak venture funding, smaller home markets push expansion abroad
Source: Nikkei Asia
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'RikuRyu' signs off in emotional farewell
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara said their career together had been defined by shared effort.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mongolia courts Kazakhstan, seeks path between China and Russia
President makes first state visit to Astana in 20 years, setting in motion raft of deals
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nagasaki high school students collab with sweets veteran to release carrot nama dorayaki
Students let a local agricultural product shine by partnering with a 215-year-old sweets maker for a new take on a classic Japanese treat. Hiyori Matsuo, Rine Yamaguchi, and Yuira Yamaguchi were stude
Source: SoraNews24
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Google inks deal allowing Pentagon to use AI models for classified work
A reported agreement requires the tech giant to help adjust its AI safety settings and filters at the government's request.
Source: The Japan Times
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BYD confirms talks on F1 entry with eye on testing EV tech
Team owner, power unit supplier or sponsor among possible roles, says VP Li
Source: Nikkei Asia
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