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Live-Action Zelda Movie Release Date Moved Up!
Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie is coming sooner than expected! Originally slated for May 7, 2027, the release date has been moved up to April 30, 2027.
Source: SoraNews24
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Setagaya Murder House: Arrests Made
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the site of the infamous Setagaya family murder. Police suspect the pair intended to steal valuables from the property.
Source: The Japan Times
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Honda's EV Shift: $10B Loss, Hybrid Focus
Honda faces a $10 billion hit on its EV strategy, leading to model cancellations. The company is now prioritizing hybrid vehicles and expanding into the Indian market.
Source: The Japan Times
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Chip Wars: Impact on Japan Travel?
India's emerging semiconductor industry is facing competition from China's established chip production. This could impact the availability and cost of electronics used by travelers in Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Pokémon retro black-and-white Game Boy art T-shirts are on the way from Uniqlo[Photos]
Pixel art designs have cool Easter eggs for old-school fans to spot. With 2026 being Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, a lot of fans are looking all the way back to the franchise’s very beginning. While the
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan bearing makers NSK, NTN agree to merge into world's top player
Manufacturers see need for industry realignment amid mounting costs, competition
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tokyo court rejects refugee's bid for naturalization over limited Japanese skills
The case highlighted the unclear criteria foreign residents face when wanting to become a naturalized citizen in Japan, with the plaintiff's lawyers calling it a "black box."
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan and the U.S. in sync on the yen, Katayama says
The finance minister has stopped short of saying that the two countries are engaged in coordinated intervention in the currency market or that they are planning a joint response.
Source: The Japan Times
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War in Iran causing dark development for potato chip packages in Japan
Japanese convenience store snack sections are going to be looking drab later this month. Though your body does need some minimum amount of calories, sodium, and fat in order to function properly, pota
Source: SoraNews24
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Black bear sightings in Japan more than doubled in 2025
The total number of deaths caused by bear attacks in fiscal 2025 was 13, the highest in recorded history.
Source: The Japan Times
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