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Man held for splashing oil-like substance at shrine near Tokyo in 2015
Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old man who lived in the U.S., was brought back to Japan under the U.S.-Japan extradition treaty.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's next US investments likely to cover nuclear plant, copper refinery
Phase 2 of $550bn pledge could be announced at March 19 summit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nuclear power project could be added to investment package, sources say
The project is designed to strengthen energy supply chains for the U.S. and Japan as war in the Middle East renews concerns about energy security.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan insurers weigh higher premiums for shipping near Iran
Tokio Marine, Sompo Japan look to keep coverage around Qatar, Kuwait while hedging risks
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan hopes the tea leaves prove auspicious ahead of the WBC
“We’re communicating more, little by little,” Shohei Ohtani said of the Japan team at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
The treasures of Dragon Ball come to one of Japan’s favorite noodle restaurant chains. Marugame Seimen is a chain of udon noodle restaurants, and the “Marugame” part of their name translates literally
Source: SoraNews24
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Honda to import China-made EVs to bolster Japanese lineup
Automaker to give domestic consumers more options with standard-size model
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nearly 150 missing after Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's navy rescued 32 sailors but hopes were fading for 148 other sailors, the island's Foreign minister and defense officials said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Shin-Etsu to invest $3.4bn in US for PVC materials production
Chemical giant anticipates steady demand and easing Chinese oversupply
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Analysis: Why Xi can't say no to Trump visit despite the Iran strikes
Economic and political woes at home limit China's criticism of the US
Source: Nikkei Asia
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