Showa Kinen Park poppies bloom early as 1.8 million Shirley poppies carpet Flower Hill Showa Kinen Park poppies reach an early peak after warm April weather, with 1.8 million red …
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Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa draws two million for mikoshi parades and jousting
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSanja Matsuri in Asakusa: Essential Guide to the Third-Weekend May Festival Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa: essential guide to the third-weekend May festival—schedule, mikoshi rituals, crowd tips, transport info and visitor …
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Politics
Japan Basketball Association discloses ¥14 million improper expense claims repaid by staff
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Basketball Association Confirms Â¥14 Million in Improper Expense Claims Japan Basketball Association says a former staffer claimed Â¥14 million in improper expenses for friendlies; the amount has been repaid …
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Business
Japan agrees to buy 20 million barrels from UAE amid Hormuz blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-UAE oil deal: Tokyo agrees to buy 20 million barrels from the UAE Japan secures a 20-million-barrel crude purchase from the UAE to shore up supplies as the Strait of …
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Pakistan fuel import bill surges to $800 million, threatening broad economic shock Pakistan fuel import bill surges from $300m to $800m, triggering a severe economic shock that raises inflation, strains …
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Space-brewed sake: Dassai sells 100ml bottle of moromi fermented on the ISS for Â¥110 million Japan’s Dassai sold a 100ml bottle of space-brewed sake produced from moromi fermented aboard the …
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Business
India removes 9 million West Bengal voters amid data governance concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWest Bengal Voter Deletion of About 9 Million Sparks Disenfranchisement and Data-Governance Concerns About 9 million names removed from West Bengal electoral rolls ahead of assembly polls raise transparency, disenfranchisement …
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Business
Prudential Financial Faces $575 Million Operating Profit Hit, Confirms Long‑term Japan Commitment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …
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Politics
Japan to Release 36 Million Barrels from Oil Reserves amid Hormuz Blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Release Additional 36 Million Barrels from National Oil Reserves After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Japan will release 36 million barrels from its national oil reserves from May 1 …
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Health
Big Catch-Up delivers over 100 million vaccine doses to 18.3 million children
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraBig Catch-Up reaches 18.3 million children and delivers 100 million vaccine doses across 36 countries The Big Catch-Up delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to 18.3 million children in 36 …