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My Experience with Ramadan in Japan
Let's explore the unique experience of Ramadan in Japan through my eyes, as a Muslim resident from Indonesia.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Sakamoto 'frustrated' at missing Olympic skating gold
Japanese superstar Kaori Sakamoto said her feeling was one of "frustration" after missing out on Olympic gold in her final figure skating competition on Thursday. "I was aiming…
Source: Japan Today
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Asian shares mixed, U.S. futures edge higher as AI fears drag Wall Street lower
Shares were mixed Friday in Asia as worries over risks linked to massive investments in artificial intelligence and a potential U.S.-Iran conflict weighed on major benchmarks. U.S. futures edged highe
Source: Japan Today
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Bangladesh uprising promised inclusion, but female MPs at 25-year low
3 female ministers appointed; most parties didn't field female candidates
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Italy against allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags and anthems at Paralympics
An IPC spokesman said later the organization was in talks with the Italian government over the participation of the Russian and Belarusian Paralympians.
Source: The Japan Times
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Yoon's conviction and South Korea's political divisions: 5 things to know
Will verdict mark turning point for ending polarization or deepen it?
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Ex-South Korean president remains defiant following life sentence for rebellion
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence for rebellion handed down by a Seoul court the…
Source: Japan Today
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia blasts teams for 'ridiculous' tanking 'done by losers'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday during the All-Star Weekend that teams' blatant approach to tanking is worse than he's seen in recent memory.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kanagawa police officers referred to prosecutors over falsified traffic tickets
The seven officers, who served on the same squad, allegedly falsified traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Cunte Jelly Trick and other lenses’ names might be too clever for their own good. In many ways, Japan has a very playful attitude about language. The Japanese language is richly expressive, with all s
Source: SoraNews24
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