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Kyoto hikes hotel tax on March 1 with top rate of $64 a night
Revenue to fund infrastructure improvements, overtourism measures
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
This Obama delicacy impresses with its sashimi-like flavor, which is almost unthinkable for a preserved food. Despite its popularity among dinosaur enthusiasts, Fukui remains among the more undervisit
Source: SoraNews24
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1 in 4 China-listed firms in red last year on weak consumer spending
Ratio of companies posting net losses was highest since 2000
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Philippines' drug war killing plan unfounded, Duterte's defense tells ICC
Former president's lawyers do not oppose his continued detention
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already changed the world
Russia’s record in this tragedy is less inspiring. The war has been the catastrophe that even many in the Kremlin feared.
Source: The Japan Times
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India GDP up 7.8% in December quarter after calculation rules changed
Old method given 'C' rating by IMF overhauled to improve accuracy
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Idemitsu drops plan to close oil refineries as EVs stall in Japan
Gasoline demand remains steady from slow shift to electrics
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Osaka police arrest man in his 90s for alleged graffiti
The man later admitted to investigators that he had "dirtied" a sign at a prosecutor's office in the city of Osaka.
Source: The Japan Times
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China ousts 5 generals from legislature in likely corruption purge
Army commander, Information Support Force commissar removed before NPC session next week
Source: Nikkei Asia
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What is Japan’s potential for domestic rare earth mining?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government aims to eventually mine and industrialize rare earths at home, but the timing, investment costs and viability of the project are unknown.
Source: The Japan Times
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