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Japan Couples File Suit Seeking Separate Surnames

Six couples sued the Japanese government on Friday seeking the right to use different surnames after marriage, filing the case to coincide with International Women's Day.

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Japan Q4 GDP Revision Suggests Economy Avoided Recession

Revised Japan Q4 GDP data shows positive economic performance, indicating resilience and hope for recovery.

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Kyoto's Gion District Cracks Down On Misbehaving Tourists

Kyoto's Gion district in Japan addresses tourist behavior issues by restricting access to private streets, emphasizing responsible tourism practices.

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Japan Household Spending Sees Largest Drop In 35 Months

Learn about Japan's recent household spending decline and its implications on the economy and consumer confidence.

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Japan Maintains Full-Year Current Account Surplus

Japan's sustained current account surplus showcases economic resilience and competitiveness, driving growth and stability.

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Japan Finance Minister Cautious On Additional Fiscal Targets

Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki cautions against setting new fiscal targets amidst economic challenges and rising debt levels.

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Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball manga series, dies aged 68

Japanese artist remembered for his ‘unique world of creation’ including comic series that spawned films, video games and TV series

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Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behaviour

Gion residents asked city council to crack down after rise in tourist numbers leads to increased harassment of traditional entertainers

The Guardian - AU

China and Japan gave TSMC over $1.5 billion in subsidies to build and equip new fabs as US CHIPS Act payouts stall

China and Japan boost grants to TSMC as it builds new fabs and expands capacities.

Tom’s Hardware

Google Pixel phone shipments rose by over 500% in Japan in 2023

Pixel phones are growing in popularity in Japan, in a big way.

Android Central

Google Opens New Cybersecurity Hub In Japan

Google on Thursday launched a new cybersecurity hub in Japan, aimed at helping to upgrade defences in the Asia-Pacific.

International Business Times

Shohei Ohtani Brings Enough Spotlight for Other Dodgers to Shine Overseas

The Dodgers’ new Japanese superstars have brought a wealth of attention to the team’s clubhouse, raising the possibility some players could experience newfound fame.

Sports Illustrated

Japan Fair Trade Watchdog: Nissan Underpaid Subcontractors

Japan's Fair Trade Commission finds Nissan Motor Co. underpaid subcontractors, sparking concerns about worker treatment and fair trade compliance.

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BLUM marks 30 years of Japanese contemporary art in America

BLUM will take ‘Thirty Years: Written with a Splash of Blood’ to its New York space in September 2024, continuing its celebration of Japanese contemporary art in America

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The Hindu

India, Japan seek to make U.N. structure more contemporary: EAM Jaishankar

India and Japan are natural partners in re-globalisation, sharing affinities as democracies and market economies.

International Business Times

Women Break Into Japan's 'Masculine' Noh Theatre

Kimono-clad Mayuko Kashiwazaki delivers her lines in guttural tones and transforms into an evil snake in the lead role of a Japanese Noh play where, unusually, most of the cast are women.

Louder

"We were in debt by about a million dollars. That album saved us from probable obscurity": The story of the Cheap Trick album that transformed their fortunes

Cheap Trick’s At Budokan is widely hailed as one of rock’s greatest live albums: It was a story of big dreams, hard work and plain dumb luck

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While other gaming companies talk layoffs, Capcom is raising salaries

Capcom Japan is increasing its base starting salary, and giving existing employees 5% raises on average this year.

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Japan Real Wages Decline At Slowest Rate In 13 Months

Learn about Japan's real wage decrease in January and its implications for the economy and citizens.

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Japan's Economy Gains Momentum Towards Negative Rates In March

Learn how Japan's economy is considering negative interest rates to combat deflation and boost growth amid COVID-19 challenges.

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Kaine Roberts Making Waves As Rising Star In Japanese Basketball

Discover the journey of Kaine Roberts, a talented rookie guard in Japan's B.League, as he navigates the world of professional basketball with determination...

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Trevor Bauer Joins Bay Stars Crew For Team Meal

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer bonds with Yokohama DeNA BayStars crew in Japan over traditional Japanese dishes, sharing baseball stories and fos...

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BOJ To Lower Assessment On Consumption And Output In Japan

The Bank of Japan is considering revising down its assessment on consumption and output, reflecting concerns about the economy and potential impacts on mar...

InsideEVs

Why You Don't Underestimate Toyota In The Electric Race

Toyota just bought out Panasonic's share in a battery joint-venture company. Here's what it means for electric vehicles from the wold's biggest car company.

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How to make the perfect Japanese curry rice – recipe

There are as many different recipes for kare raisu as there are cooks who make it, so can our in-house perfectionist discover the winning formula?

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