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Yen nears 160 per dollar as oil prices surge; stocks tumble
Fed's hawkish hold, Iranian strike on gas facility put yen on defensive
Source: Nikkei Asia
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BOJ stands pat as Iran conflict raises hurdle for early hike
Rising oil prices, weak wage data, falling yen complicate Japan's monetary policy
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan rejects U.S. report calling PM’s remarks over Taiwan ‘a significant shift’
The U.S. spy community's assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo's view.
Source: The Japan Times
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Stalking cases hit record high in Japan in 2025
Police handled 1,546 cases of stalking last year, up by 205 from the preceding year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bandai Namco's sales from 'Gundam' franchise nearing $1.7bn target: CFO
Japan game maker bets on Hollywood film based on giant-robot IP to lift sales
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's domestic violence consultations hit record 98,000 in 2025
The figure has increased for 22 years in a row, police agency data shows.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Four years in the making, the new Panorama Box series shows Miyazaki’s art is “evolving”. Hayao Miyazaki is known for being a brilliant illustrator and director, and part of what makes him so skilled
Source: SoraNews24
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Thailand's Anutin reelected prime minister as oil crisis hits economy
New government faces emerging headwinds, including slow growth and potential food insecurity
Source: Nikkei Asia
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New Video! Top 17 Day Trips from Tokyo
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Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Japan on Hormuz Strait Safety
Japan is willing to contribute to the safety of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Prime Minister Takaichi has indicated to the U.S. President that there are legal limitations to what Japan can do.
Source: Japan Today
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