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Hype building around French hope Paul Seixas ahead of Tour de France
"All French people want him to be the new champion," Seixas' Belgian teammate Tiesj Benoot said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Anderson Espinoza leading early-season charge for first-place Buffaloes
Espinoza is off to a 4-0 start to the season.
Source: The Japan Times
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Minister inspects Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant
Akazawa made the visit after the No. 6 reactor of the plant restarted commercial operations on April 16.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Goldwin opens flagship store in New York
The company hopes to use the New York store as a base to promote recognition of the Goldwin brand.
Source: The Japan Times
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Victims mourned 21 years after JR West train crash in Amagasaki
On April 25, 2005, a train entered a curved section at a speed far exceeding the limit and derailed, with the first and second cars colliding with a nearby apartment building.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested over 2018 murder in Tokyo's Roppongi district
The suspect, Nobuaki Takahashi, had left for Malaysia the day after the 2018 murder.
Source: The Japan Times
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Chinese tungsten export restrictions throw hobby world off the mark
From darts to fishing tackle, manufacturers struggle with shortage of unique metal
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
A Japanese diner shares their take on the kaisendon restaurant that’s exploded in popularity amongst overseas tourists. If you’re curious to explore Japan’s seafood scene beyond sushi and sashimi, you
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan and EU to partner on undersea cable protections
Move comes as attacks on vital telecom links increase following 2022 Ukraine invasion
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Honda postpones self-driving goal to 2028 as EV retreat takes toll
Japanese automaker falls behind competitors in next-gen technology
Source: Nikkei Asia
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