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Hall linked to Buddhist saint Kukai burns down on Miyajima
Flames spread into nearby woodland on the island later, but no one was hurt.
Source: The Japan Times
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Analysis: US leaves no paper trail of Xi-Trump exchanges on Taiwan
China's 'impression' and US leader's rhetoric reflect fragile bilateral stability
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Teen robbery-murder suspects say couple threatened to kill their families
The teenage suspects received real-time instructions from the couple during the robbery.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asian countries boost Ebola precautions after WHO declaration
Officials say the likelihood of local transmission remains low, and no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia.
Source: The Japan Times
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Indonesia takes control of 'strategic' commodity exports with new body
Industry frets and stocks fall as government targets palm oil, coal and key minerals
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The story of our reporter P.K. Sanjun’s heart attack
There are two phone numbers to remember in a situation like this, but one is much more important. Our Japanese-language reporter P.K. Sanjun is an adventurous guy with a wide range of interests, and i
Source: SoraNews24
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Possible fatal bear attack reported in mountains of western Tokyo
If confirmed, the incident in the mountains of Okutama would mark Tokyo's first recorded fatal bear attack since at least 2006.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump investment comes as Kura Sushi pursues US expansion
Conveyor-belt sushi chain aims to triple store count to 300 by mixing fun and food
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Thailand to shrink visa-free stays to 30 days, citing abuse
Unauthorized employment and criminal activity reportedly surge
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's NTN to mass-produce EV bearings in China
Shanghai plant to help quintuple global production capacity by 2035
Source: Nikkei Asia
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