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Japan's Plan to Cut Cedars to Reduce Allergies...

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2024/05/02

The Japanese government's plan to tackle the problem of widespread pollen allergies by cutting down artificial cedar forests has met skepticism from the forestry industry, which is struggling with labor shortages and low lumber demand.

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00:13

Policymaker Urged BOJ to Consider Raising Rates Further

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2024/05/02

A Bank of Japan policymaker called on the central bank to consider raising interest rates further at a meeting in March, when it raised rates for the first time in 17 years, according to the minutes of the meeting released Thursday.

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00:11

Aozora Bank Widens Net Loss Forecast to 49.8 B. Yen

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2024/05/02

Japan's Aozora Bank has widened its consolidated net loss forecast to 49.8 billion yen from 28 billion yen for fiscal 2023, which ended in March.

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00:11

Japan, 49 Others Urge N. Korea to Comply with Sanctions

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2024/05/02

Japan, 48 other countries and the European Union issued a joint statement Wednesday calling on North Korea to comply with international sanctions and abandon its weapons of mass destruction.

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00:09

Pianist Fuzjko Hemming Dies at 92

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2024/05/02

Renowned pianist Fuzjko Hemming, known for her human touch in her performances, died of pancreatic cancer on April 21. She was 92.

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00:14

Local Info Magazine in Quake-Hit Noto Region Set for...

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2024/05/02

A quarterly magazine that had informed readers about the unknown attractions of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan for over 13 years is set for revival this month, after being halted following a powerful earthquake that struck four months ago.

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00:12

Japan, France Vow to Cooperate More in Critical...

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2024/05/02

Japanese economy minister Ken Saito and his French counterpart, Bruno Le Maire, on Wednesday agreed that the two countries will strengthen cooperation over supply of critical minerals including rare earths.

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00:12

Major Japanese Department Stores Post Bullish Sales...

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2024/05/02

Three major Japanese department store operators on Wednesday logged sharply higher same-store sales for April, driven by increased purchases of luxury brand goods by foreign visitors amid a weak yen.

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00:12

Kishida, Attal Vow to Expand Japan-France Ties

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2024/05/01

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his French counterpart, Gabriel Attal, on Wednesday agreed to expand bilateral ties in various fields including the economy, security and culture.

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00:11

INTERVIEW: Onward to Increase Stores with Online...

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2024/05/01

Japanese apparel group Onward Holdings Co. will sharply increase physical outlets with features of online shops, President and CEO Michinobu Yasumoto has said.

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00:11

Tsukiji Redevelopment Expected to Boost Tokyo's...

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2024/05/01

Mitsui Fudosan Co. and other companies on Wednesday unveiled an outline of their redevelopment project for the site of the former Tsukiji wholesale market in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.

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00:12

Japan Aims to Lure More Vegetarian, Muslim Visitors

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2024/05/01

Japan will begin a model project in fiscal 2024 to help regional communities accept more foreign visitors with diverse dietary and cultural habits, such as vegetarians and Muslims.

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00:10

Bic Camera Adopts System to Prevent Resale of...

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2024/05/01

Electronics retailer Bic Camera Inc. said Wednesday that it has introduced an alert system in all of its stores to prevent the controversial resale of duty-free products.

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00:15

Over 2,700 Residents Move Out of 6 Municipalities Hit...

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2024/05/01

A total of 2,750 residents moved out of six municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, in the three months after the municipalities were hit hard by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day, it was learned Wednesday.

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00:14

U.S. to Let Japan End Sanctions for Abductees'...

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2024/05/01

U.S. foreign policy figures have not opposed the idea of Japan lifting its own sanctions against North Korea if the reclusive state returns all Japanese nationals it abducted decades ago, the head of the abductee family group said Tuesday.

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Kumamoto Marks 68th Anniv. since Minamata Disease...

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2024/05/01

A ceremony to mark the 68th anniversary of the official recognition of Minamata disease, a neurological disorder caused by polluted industrial wastewater, was held on Wednesday in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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00:12

Used Car Dealers Promoting Honest Sales after...

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2024/05/01

Used car dealers in Japan are highlighting transparency in their vehicle sales, following a string of fraudulent business practices, including false auto insurance claims, discovered at Bigmotor Co.

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00:12

Upcycling Efforts Spread among Japanese Companies

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2024/05/01

Japanese companies are increasingly engaging in upcycling efforts, or adding new value to used products and waste materials, as part of their environmental and social contributions and to generate profits.

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00:13

Japan Govt Asks Genkai Town to Accept N-Waste Site...

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2024/05/01

The Japanese Natural Resources and Energy Agency asked the town of Genkai in Saga Prefecture on Wednesday to accept a "literature survey" for a final disposal site for high-level radioactive waste from nuclear plants.

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LDP Submits Opinion on Shrinking Imperial Family

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2024/04/26

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party submitted to both chambers of the country's parliament Friday its opinion supporting as "necessary" two government proposals to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members.

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