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U.S. Air Force grounds Ospreys over safety concern, including in Japan: The U.S. Air Force has grounded its fleet of its Ospreys due to safety concerns ...
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U.S. Air Force grounds Ospreys over safety concern, including in Japan
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Marines, Navy Still Flying Ospreys After Air Force Grounded Its Fleet: The Air Force grounded its fleet of 52 CV-22 Ospreys after a problem was found with the ...
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Marines, Navy Still Flying Ospreys After Air Force Grounded Its Fleet
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U.S. Air Force grounds Ospreys over safety concern, including in Japan: The U.S. Air Force has grounded its fleet of its Ospreys due to safety concerns ...
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U.S. Air Force grounds Ospreys over safety concern, including in Japan
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Marines, Navy Still Flying Ospreys After Air Force Grounded Its Fleet: The Air Force grounded its fleet of 52 CV-22 Ospreys after a problem was found with the ...
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Marines, Navy Still Flying Ospreys After Air Force Grounded Its Fleet
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US Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test: The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it had conducted a successful test of an air-launched ...
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US Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test
Quick Glance: Historic U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test from Guam
  • The US Air Force confirmed the final planned test launch of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile from Guam.

  • First test of an ARRW missile or any American hypersonic weapon in the region, signaling towards China.

  • Test outcome provides valuable insights for future hypersonic weapon development amidst ARRW's uncertain future.

  • Air Force aims to utilize test data to enhance advanced hypersonic systems in upcoming projects.
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Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament:
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Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament
Quick Glance: Takerufuji Makes History with Victory at Spring Tournament
  • No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the Emperor’s Cup after his historic win at the Spring Grand Tournament in Osaka.

  • Takerufuji, the lowest-ranked wrestler in the makuuchi division as a No. 17 maegashira, became the first in 110 years to win the championship in his debut in the top tier.
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A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog's End Draws Near: The A-10C Demonstration Team will wrap up its operations this year as the Air Force ...
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A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog's End Draws ...
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Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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TSS cases
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in ...
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Imperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not Yet in Bloom
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Imperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not ...
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Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
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Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The Mainichi
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2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The ...
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After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
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After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down: TOKYO -- As labor unions at Japan's largest corporations celebrated their ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down
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Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging village - The Mainichi
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Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging ...
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Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium: When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19, he spoke not a word of French and had no clue what he ...
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Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium
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Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away: TOKYO -- The value of land in Japan has climbed by an average of 2.3% on the year ...
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Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away
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Ship accident off Japan: tanker carrying 980 tons of chemicals capsized: Eight dead, one survivor and two missing: a South Korean tanker with 980 tons of ...
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Ship accident off Japan: tanker carrying 980 tons of chemicals capsized
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AC-130 Gunship's Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed: The AC-130J was set to get the first operational airborne laser weapon ...
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AC-130 Gunship's Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be ...
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Map Shows Chinese Spy Plane's Pacific Flight Route: The intelligence-gathering aircraft flew the same route for the second time this month.
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Map Shows Chinese Spy Plane's Pacific Flight Route
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms
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'Curse of the Colonel' KFC statue disposed of in Osaka: A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for ... Show more
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Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal Confirmation, Sakura to Tokyo Station
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Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal ...
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Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
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Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan ...
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Cancer rate among Air Force missileers prompts questions, concerns: Service members who worked at nuclear weapons facilities seek answers.
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Cancer rate among Air Force missileers prompts questions, concerns
Quick Glance: Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors in the USA
  • Approximately 40% of Americans have the chance of getting cancer, with an increasing risk of colon cancer in younger individuals.

  • Early detection and awareness of changes in the body are crucial to improving survival rates.

  • Routine screenings for various types of cancer are recommended to detect the disease early and facilitate treatment.

  • Lifestyle factors such as diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, as well as sun exposure, can influence cancer risk, while genetic predispositions also play a role.
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Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project: Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after ...
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Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project
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Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami: We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season.
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Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams: The order has also forced MLB clubs to sever ties with pro teams from Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea.
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams
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Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus: A doctor became infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) after ...
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Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus
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US Air Force fields first robotic dogs: The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with representatives from Asylon, showcased the capabilities of robotic dogs during ...
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US Air Force fields first robotic dogs
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After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea: China's Defense Ministry issued the warning a day after Manila accused Beijing of ...
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After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea
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Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path: TOKYO -- Japan's new effort to develop a next-generation airliner by 2035 will seek to ...
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Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
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Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The ...
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How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me: To stop the endless doomscrolling, some people are turning the clock back and switching to 'dumbphones.'
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How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me
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North Korea says hypersonic missile test successful: North Korea on Wednesday claimed its military carried out a successful hypersonic missile test that has ...
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North Korea says hypersonic missile test successful
Quick Glance: North Korea Advances Hypersonic Missile Development
  • North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designed to strike distant U.S. targets in the region.

  • Kim Jong Un guided the ground test of the solid-fuel engine for the hypersonic missile, emphasizing the strategic importance of this new weapon.

  • The development of hypersonic weapons aims to overcome U.S. and South Korean missile defense systems, although their desired speed and maneuverability have not been proven in recent tests.

  • Observers anticipate North Korea escalating its missile tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, with the U.S. and South Korea expanding their military exercises in response.
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World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
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World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
Quick Glance: Dragon Ball Z Theme Park to Open in Riyadh
  • Middle Eastern fans rejoice as Dragon Ball theme park set to open in Riyadh, complete with over 30 attractions, including a 70-meter high Shenron with a roller coaster inside.

  • The park will feature seven different areas that recreate iconic locations from the manga like Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus's Planet, allowing fans to experience the adventure from the beginning.

  • Dragon Ball franchise, popularized globally in 1984, has a massive fan base mourning the recent passing of creator Akira Toriyama.

  • The series Dragon Ball, which debuted in 1984, has grown to become one of the best-selling manga series ever and has popularized manga across the globe with its exciting anime adaptations.
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Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly - The Mainichi
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Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly ...
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Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip: TOKYO -- Dai Nippon Printing will begin mass producing photomasks, used in printing ...
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Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip
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More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
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More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
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US Valkyrie drone swarms taking clearer, cheaper shape: US firm Kratos is expanding its XQ-58 Valkyrie drone family to five variants, underscoring the shift ...
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US Valkyrie drone swarms taking clearer, cheaper shape
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2 die, 100 hospitalized after consuming Japan drugmaker's supplements - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
  • Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.

  • Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.

  • Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.

  • The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
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FBI: Air Force intel analyst shared classified info on Discord with far-right Boogaloo group
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FBI: Air Force intel analyst shared classified info on Discord with ...
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Japan's Aeon to even out pay between part- and full-time workers: TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Aeon will start boosting wages for part-time workers at 40 group ...
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Japan's Aeon to even out pay between part- and full-time workers
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Stolen R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Saved From Shipping Container at the Last Minute: This famous R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R was driven by Lewis Hamilton before it was ...
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Stolen R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Saved From Shipping Container at the Last ...
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Is Rahm Emanuel the 'Japan hand' Democrats have been searching for?: WASHINGTON -- Monday marks two years since Rahm Emanuel, U.S. President Joe Biden's ...
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Is Rahm Emanuel the 'Japan hand' Democrats have been searching for?
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One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai: A professor’s 30-year dream of assembling a complete set of “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji ...
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One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai
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Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power: Effective cultural diplomacy ultimately rests on the shoulders of creatives and artists looking to ...
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Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan: Nestled near the peak of Mount Gagyu, at an impressive elevation of 430 meters, lies the awe-inspiring ...
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan
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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing ...
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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare
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Ryukyu king posthumous portraits missing since WWII returned to Okinawa from US - The Mainichi
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Ryukyu king posthumous portraits missing since WWII returned to Okinawa ...
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Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes: TOKYO -- Limited-edition wireless earbuds made to look like a mushroom-shaped chocolate snack ...
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Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes
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Air Force intel analyst's classified info probe led to child pornography charges: An unsealed FBI affidavit alleged Jason Gray shared an image that ...
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Air Force intel analyst's classified info probe led to child pornography ...
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The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s going to be huge
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The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s ...
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Japan's core inflation accelerates again to 2.8% in Feb. - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.8 percent in February from a year ...
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Japan's core inflation accelerates again to 2.8% in Feb. - The Mainichi
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Soccer players failed to declare income totaling ¥2.1 billion: Andres Iniesta, Kim Jin-hyeon and Patric have been named by the Osaka Regional Tax Bureau.
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Soccer players failed to declare income totaling ¥2.1 billion
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Space One's Kairos rocket explodes just after liftoff in Japan: TOKYO -- Space One's maiden rocket launch failed on Wednesday in a setback for the company ...
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Space One's Kairos rocket explodes just after liftoff in Japan
Quick Glance: Rocket Explodes After Launch in Japan
  • The Japanese company aimed to be the first private business in the country to put a satellite into orbit.

  • The Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff, causing a smoke plume and a forest fire nearby.

  • Space One is investigating the incident, marking a setback for Japan's commercial space endeavors.

  • The space transportation market is lucrative, with Space One planning to launch satellites using small rockets.
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As millions sit empty, 'vacant home insurance' started by Tokyo nonprofit - The Mainichi
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As millions sit empty, 'vacant home insurance' started by Tokyo nonprofit ...