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Japanese laundromat chain looks to China and beyond
Washhouse opens first outlet in Qingdao as it tests growing demand for cleanliness
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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
The ume of Ikegami grow up a terraced hillside, and under the radar. Though they tend to get overshadowed by the more famous cherry blossoms, Japan’s plum blossoms, or ume, are not to be missed. Flowe
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How Team Japan became world-beaters in Olympic snowboarding
Japan's snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant?
Source: The Japan Times
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Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Purple bread, all in my Japanese convenience store sweets. With Valentine’s Day chocolate being such a big deal in Japan, it’s generally a bad idea to try to tempt people with any sort of non-chocolat
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Japan's 'Shiroi Koibito' cookies aim to transcend travel gift image
Popular in Asia, owner to roll out new branding strategy as sweet turns 50
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Bangladesh business leaders urge swift reforms, stability after election
Inflation seen as a key challenge for incoming BNP government
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Yoon insurrection ruling, India AI summit, Indonesia monetary policy
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
Trump has told reporters he stood by the thrust of the video's claims about election fraud, but that he had not seen the offensive clip at the end.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australia unveils initial $2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facility
The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with cutting-edge submarines from the U.S. and provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi keen to work with US on undersea rare-earth development
Mud successfully test-drilled off island coast in a step toward domestic production
Source: Nikkei Asia
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