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One-Handed Gaming on Switch 2 Coming!
Japanese maker Gametech unveils a one-handed grip for the upcoming Switch 2. Now you can snack, text, or recover from injury while gaming on the go in Japan.
Source: SoraNews24
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Mizuho Securities Faces Insider Trading Probe
Mizuho Securities is reportedly under investigation for insider trading. This news arrives during a boom in the Japanese stock market, potentially impacting investor confidence.
Source: The Japan Times
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BOJ Policy Unchanged After Takaichi-Ueda Meeting
The meeting between Takaichi and Ueda suggests no immediate pressure on the Bank of Japan. This likely means current monetary policy, including interest rates, will remain stable for now.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man shot dead after attacking police near Arc de Triomphe in Paris
A man who tried to attack a police officer with a knife near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Friday was shot by police and later died…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan agrees with Britain, Italy to advance joint fighter jet project
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed with his British and Italian counterparts on Friday in Munich to accelerate joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, the Japanese govern
Source: Japan Today
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Brazil's Braathen wins South America's first ever Winter Olympic gold
The Norwegian-born Braathen, fastest down in the first leg, was composure personified in the second to win in an aggregate time of 2 minutes, 25 seconds.
Source: The Japan Times
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New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Are you ready to go on the scariest cruise of your life? Escape rooms in Japan know no bounds, with people being encouraged to escape from hotels, trains, and haunted manors. Now, the boat is being ta
Source: SoraNews24
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Pedro Neto hat-trick powers Chelsea into FA Cup fifth round and joined by Wrexham
Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick, including directly from a corner kick, as Chelsea beat Hull City 4-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday. Also,…
Source: Japan Today
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Bhatia joins Hisatsune in Pebble Beach lead as Fowler surges
Akshay Bhatia on Friday joined Ryo Hisatsune at the top of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard on 15-under par, with a resurgent Rickie Fowler hot on…
Source: Japan Today
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Sato blames Malinin's fall on 'toxic schedule' of figure skating
Japanese bronze medalist Shun Sato on Friday blamed the "toxic schedule" of Olympic men's figure skating for U.S. favorite Ilia Malinin's shocking slump off the podium. Kazakhstan's Mikhail…
Source: Japan Today
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