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Japan's space agency to launch H3 rocket on June 10
It will be JAXA's first launch attempt of the H3 rocket since a failed effort last December.
Source: The Japan Times
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Girandole by Alain Ducasse is a stunning ode to brasserie fare
The renowned French chef and restaurateur's latest venture in Tokyo hits all the right notes, thanks to the deft skills of chef de cuisine Kojiro Tsutsumi.
Source: The Japan Times
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Happy 40th birthday, Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A!
You don’t look a day over 30 lives. On this very day in 1986, a piece of code was accidentally left in the Famicom (NES) version of Konami’s Gradius that allowed anyone to completely juice up their sp
Source: SoraNews24
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Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026, U.N. says
The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were likely as early as the May to July three-month window.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust partners with US fund on alternative investments
Capital tie-up with Hunter Point Capital part of bank's push to expand market for asset class
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's health minister calls for measles vaccinations
According to the minister, 299 measles cases were reported between Jan. 1 and April 12, already exceeding the total figure for 2025.
Source: The Japan Times
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India's Reliance Industries sees quarterly profit fall on Iran war impact
Conglomerate's telecom unit maintains strong performance before planned IPO
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan to start EV battery traceability program to spur recycling
Program will aid reuse of batteries in used vehicles, energy storage
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japanese airlines boosted by surge in Golden Week bookings
Main carriers JAL and ANA fear Iran war fuel surcharges may dampen future holiday demand
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
An even more convenient way to get ice cream. Whenever someone from overseas raves about Japanese convenience stores, they’re usually talking about the big three – 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson.
Source: SoraNews24
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