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Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional’

Japan is only G7 nation that excludes same-sex unions with conservative government criticised as stonewalling diversity.

Al Jazeera

Tom Wood in Tokyo: Nordic minimalism meets Japanese cool

Norwegian jewellery brand Tom Wood expands into Japan with the ‘Dean’ collection and a Tokyo Aoyama flagship store

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Japan's JIC Initiates Tender Offer For JSR

JIC to launch tender offer for JSR Corporation, aiming to strengthen market position and drive innovation in the chemical sector.

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Japan visa-free travel under threat

Tour operators have shared public concern over a possible ending of visa-free travel to Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.

Bangkok Post

Shogun Breaks Records With Biggest FX Premiere On Hulu

Discover the historical accuracy and captivating storytelling of Shogun, the FX series set in feudal Japan, now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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Sportscar ace Kobayashi to make NASCAR Cup appearance at COTA

Kobayashi, 37, became the first Japanese driver to run a Cup race in 20 years when he made his debut at the Indianapolis Road Course last year.

Autosport

Japan Unions Ally With Government And Companies For Higher Wages

Collaboration between Japanese unions, government, and companies leads to higher wages and improved labor relations in a tight labor market.

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Kamui Kobayashi to run NASCAR Cup race at COTA

Kobayashi, 37, became the first Japanese driver to run a Cup race in 20 years when he made his debut at the Indianapolis Road Course last year.

Motorsport

BOJ Considers Ending Negative Rates Amid Strong Wage Survey

Bank of Japan may end negative interest rates based on wage survey results, impacting economic policy and financial markets.

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Japan's Rate Rises Signal New Era For Financial Markets

Bank of Japan's rate hikes signal a shift in Japan's financial markets, impacting borrowing costs and market volatility.

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Japan Wage Deals Shift Focus To BOJ

Japan's wage deals impact BOJ's monetary policy and global markets, influencing economic outlook.

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Toyota's Record Wage Hike Signals Economic Shift In Japan

Toyota's decision to implement the largest wage increase in 25 years could positively impact Japan's economy by stimulating consumption and setting a prece...

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Osprey Aircraft Flights To Resume In Japan After Crash

Osprey aircraft flights set to resume in Japan after crash, with safety measures in place. Discussions between U.S. and Japan on resumption of Osprey fligh...

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Japan's 1st commercial rocket explodes shortly after liftoff (video)

A Japanese company's first orbital launch attempt ended in a dramatic failure just seconds after liftoff on Wednesday, March 13.

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IAEA Director Confirms Safety Of Fukushima Wastewater Discharge

IAEA reassures safety of treated radioactive water discharge in Fukushima, supporting Japan's nuclear energy plans.

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Global Shares Mixed As Optimism Fades On Wall Street Rally

Global shares mixed, yen strengthens, U.S. dollar rises slightly, energy trading sees gains.

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F1 Japanese Grand Prix live stream 2024 — how to watch full race and highlights, results

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Japan Grand Prix race weekend: how to watch, start time, schedule, circuit length, TV channel, free streams, track info.

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Unmanned Rocket Explodes During Liftoff In Japan

The explosion of a Japanese rocket highlights the risks and challenges of space exploration by private companies like Space One.

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Lenovo Legion Tab: the iPad mini for gamers is coming soon, but I have one big concern

The Lenovo Legion Tab has been enjoyed by Chinese and Japanese players for a while now, but this gaming competition to the iPad mini is officially confirmed to be heading to wider markets soon.

AAP

Sydney surfer O'Leary earns Olympic selection for Japan

Australian surfer Connor O'Leary will represent Japan - the country of his mother's birth - at this year's Paris Olympics, which will be contested in Tahiti.

The Guardian - AU

Space One rocket explodes soon after launch in Japan

First attempt with private Kairos rocket was intended to test viability of homegrown commercial launch business

International Business Times

Japan Private Rocket Explodes Just After Launch

A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded just after launch on Wednesday, with public broadcaster NHK showing footage of the fiery failure.

The Guardian - AU

Cat in a vat: Japanese city warned over dangers of feline that fell in toxic chemicals

Employee of metal plant in Fukuyama spotted a trail of yellowy-brown paw prints leading away from a container of hexavalent chromium

Guitar World

“Ignore the Pacifica Pro at your peril: this is a world-class instrument”: the Yamaha Pacifica Professional returns to the model’s roots as the ultimate pro player toolkit

Born from a new collaboration between the firm’s Japanese luthiers and its USA custom shop, the Pacifica Professional aims to build on the magic of the original high-end Pacificas that were so admired by session players

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Japanese solo dev behind surprise Steam mega-hit weighs in on the term JRPG: "This is a term I heard for the first time since it's not used in Japan"

A useful chat with Astlibra Revision creator Keizo

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