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“Japan Sevens” is back for the first time since 2018. 12 teams including League One and universities gathered. – RUGBY REPUBLIC -
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“Japan Sevens” is back for the first time since 2018. 12 teams including League One and universities gathered. – RUGBY REPUBLIC

“Japan Sevens” is back for the first time since 2018. 12 teams including League One and universities gathered. – RUGBY REPUBLIC

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Deputy Finance Minister Akazawa says, “I have no particular comment to make,” as the yen continues to weaken after the Bank of Japan meeting | Reuters

Deputy Finance Minister Akazawa says, “I have no particular comment to make,” as the yen continues to weaken after the Bank of Japan meeting | Reuters

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[Japanese Market]Yen hits 34-year low; interest rate differential rises as Bank of Japan maintains policy – Stocks rise – Bloomberg

[Japanese Market]Yen hits 34-year low; interest rate differential rises as Bank of Japan maintains policy – Stocks rise – Bloomberg

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Masahiro Hosoya overcomes the pressure of thinking his soccer career is over.Escape from an unexpected slump | Goal.com Japan

Masahiro Hosoya overcomes the pressure of thinking his soccer career is over.Escape from an unexpected slump | Goal.com Japan

Sports
“Japan Sevens” is back for the first time since 2018. 12 teams including League One and universities gathered. – RUGBY REPUBLIC

“Japan Sevens” is back for the first time since 2018. 12 teams including League One and universities gathered. – RUGBY REPUBLIC

Sports
The underlying price increase rate will gradually increase and remain broadly consistent with the target in the second half of the forecast period = Bank of Japan outlook | Reuters

The underlying price increase rate will gradually increase and remain broadly consistent with the target in the second half of the forecast period = Bank of Japan outlook | Reuters

Business
Yen falls to 156 yen level for the first time in 34 years, hitting new lows every day – after Bank of Japan decision meeting – Bloomberg

Yen falls to 156 yen level for the first time in 34 years, hitting new lows every day – after Bank of Japan decision meeting – Bloomberg

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New group ASC2NT “affiliated with Daikoku Danji members” will hold a release event in Japan – Kstyle

New group ASC2NT “affiliated with Daikoku Danji members” will hold a release event in Japan – Kstyle

Music
Bank of Japan decides to keep policy interest rate unchanged, continues government bond purchases in line with March meeting | Reuters

Bank of Japan decides to keep policy interest rate unchanged, continues government bond purchases in line with March meeting | Reuters

Breaking News
[REPORT]NCT Ten’s first solo performance in Japan was a great success! Fans are enthusiastic about the variety of charms: “I’ll be coming back a lot from now on” – Kstyle

[REPORT]NCT Ten’s first solo performance in Japan was a great success! Fans are enthusiastic about the variety of charms: “I’ll be coming back a lot from now on” – Kstyle

Music
I came into contact with “Darth Maul’s Lightsaber”, which is only available at overseas Disney parks! Released in Japan on May 4th – GAME Watch

I came into contact with “Darth Maul’s Lightsaber”, which is only available at overseas Disney parks! Released in Japan on May 4th – GAME Watch

Movies
Galileo Galilei makes a guest appearance at Porter Robinson’s Japan performance with whom he collaborated on “Circle Game” – Music Natalie

Galileo Galilei makes a guest appearance at Porter Robinson’s Japan performance with whom he collaborated on “Circle Game” – Music Natalie

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Fuji Rock Festival ’24, 5th lineup announced | NME Japan

Fuji Rock Festival ’24, 5th lineup announced | NME Japan

Music
What is the reason behind Oracle and other mega cloud vendors making huge investments in Japan one after another? – ZDNET Japan

What is the reason behind Oracle and other mega cloud vendors making huge investments in Japan one after another? – ZDNET Japan

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Announcement of decision to hold “Japan Sevens 2024” | Japan Rugby Football Union | RUGBY: FOR ALL Bringing the “No Side Spirit” to Japan and the world.

Announcement of decision to hold “Japan Sevens 2024” | Japan Rugby Football Union | RUGBY: FOR ALL Bringing the “No Side Spirit” to Japan and the world.

Sports
Japan’s “partners” in the US military: Shohei Otani’s economic impact surprises the US “once a week” | Full-Count

Japan’s “partners” in the US military: Shohei Otani’s economic impact surprises the US “once a week” | Full-Count

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12 recommended books and manga from the editorial department that you want to read during Golden Week – A book that will help you learn, heal, and nurture your imagination | Lifehacker Japan

12 recommended books and manga from the editorial department that you want to read during Golden Week – A book that will help you learn, heal, and nurture your imagination | Lifehacker Japan

Books
Suzu Hirose narrates the documentary about Japan’s men’s basketball national team. 10-FEET’s “Zero Kan” will be used as the insert song | ORICON NEWS | Okinawa Times + Plus

Suzu Hirose narrates the documentary about Japan’s men’s basketball national team. 10-FEET’s “Zero Kan” will be used as the insert song | ORICON NEWS | Okinawa Times + Plus

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Japanese government to deliberate new regulatory bill in the Diet to compete with giant IT companies such as Google Apple | NHK | Business Special Feature

Japanese government to deliberate new regulatory bill in the Diet to compete with giant IT companies such as Google Apple | NHK | Business Special Feature

Business
The people’s expectations for Princess Aiko continue to rise… Her own “view of the imperial family” expressed in writing when she accepted a job at the Japan Red Cross National Diet’s imperial succession plan runs counter to national sentiment | PRESIDENT Online

The people’s expectations for Princess Aiko continue to rise… Her own “view of the imperial family” expressed in writing when she accepted a job at the Japan Red Cross National Diet’s imperial succession plan runs counter to national sentiment | PRESIDENT Online

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Next-generation idle RPG “Soul Strike” has been updated to commemorate the 100th day of service! New growth systems “Constellations” and “Guild Raid” are now available! ! | Press release of Com2uS Japan Co., Ltd.

Next-generation idle RPG “Soul Strike” has been updated to commemorate the 100th day of service! New growth systems “Constellations” and “Guild Raid” are now available! ! | Press release of Com2uS Japan Co., Ltd.

Technology
Bank of Japan to raise interest rates three times more than market expected – Pimco’s Gupta – Bloomberg

Bank of Japan to raise interest rates three times more than market expected – Pimco’s Gupta – Bloomberg

Breaking News
How to use Google Docs | How to quickly delete unnecessary pages | Lifehacker Japan

How to use Google Docs | How to quickly delete unnecessary pages | Lifehacker Japan

Technology
Nikkei Stock Average rebounds as US tech stocks rise, buying information and communications, electronics equipment – Bank of Japan meeting alert – Bloomberg

Nikkei Stock Average rebounds as US tech stocks rise, buying information and communications, electronics equipment – Bank of Japan meeting alert – Bloomberg

Business
Documentary film “BELIEVE: The Men Who Never Give Up on Japanese Basketball” to be released on June 7, 2024 (*Updated) | Japan Basketball Association

Documentary film “BELIEVE: The Men Who Never Give Up on Japanese Basketball” to be released on June 7, 2024 (*Updated) | Japan Basketball Association

Movies
Bonds may be falling, and the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering reducing its purchases of government bonds – U.S. interest rates are rising as inflation accelerates – Bloomberg

Bonds may be falling, and the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering reducing its purchases of government bonds – U.S. interest rates are rising as inflation accelerates – Bloomberg

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Revised complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” Japan Remote Island Center Public Interest Incorporated Foundation | Kyodo News PR Wire | Shimono Shimbun SOON

Revised complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” Japan Remote Island Center Public Interest Incorporated Foundation | Kyodo News PR Wire | Shimono Shimbun SOON

Local
ILLIT’s debut song ranks first on the Billboard JAPAN chart! Dance video also received great response – Kstyle

ILLIT’s debut song ranks first on the Billboard JAPAN chart! Dance video also received great response – Kstyle

Music
Complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” revised | Press release | Okinawa Times + Plus

Complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” revised | Press release | Okinawa Times + Plus

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Revised complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” | Press release from Japan Remote Islands Center | Kyodo News PR Wire

Revised complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” | Press release from Japan Remote Islands Center | Kyodo News PR Wire

Local
Global investor group recommends cross-shareholdings in Japanese companies to be reduced to zero in principle | Reuters

Global investor group recommends cross-shareholdings in Japanese companies to be reduced to zero in principle | Reuters

Local
The reason why artist Takashi Murakami laments that he is “hated in Japan” and the “art and money” that have taken the world by storm through anime, otaku, and kawaii.Thinking about the 90th anniversary exhibition “Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (1/5) | JBpress

The reason why artist Takashi Murakami laments that he is “hated in Japan” and the “art and money” that have taken the world by storm through anime, otaku, and kawaii.Thinking about the 90th anniversary exhibition “Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” of the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (1/5) | JBpress

Local
U-23 Japan National Team is on track to participate in the Paris Olympics!Defeat Asian Cup host Qatar in a desperate battle until extra time | Goal.com Japan

U-23 Japan National Team is on track to participate in the Paris Olympics!Defeat Asian Cup host Qatar in a desperate battle until extra time | Goal.com Japan

Local
Lee Shin Young has suddenly decided to come to Japan! Movie “Rebound” mini stage greeting will be held in Tokyo on April 27th – Kstyle

Lee Shin Young has suddenly decided to come to Japan! Movie “Rebound” mini stage greeting will be held in Tokyo on April 27th – Kstyle

Movies
[Live News]Japan National Soccer National Team vs. Qatar | Match Progress, Results, Highlights | AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Quarterfinals – Sporting News

[Live News]Japan National Soccer National Team vs. Qatar | Match Progress, Results, Highlights | AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Quarterfinals – Sporting News

Local
HYBE JAPAN and Universal Studios Japan’s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from July 3rd

HYBE JAPAN and Universal Studios Japan’s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from July 3rd

Live Style
New drama “Graduation” starring Jung Ryeo-won and Wi Ha-joon will be exclusively distributed in Japan for the first time on U-NEXT from May 11th! – Kstyle

New drama “Graduation” starring Jung Ryeo-won and Wi Ha-joon will be exclusively distributed in Japan for the first time on U-NEXT from May 11th! – Kstyle

TV
Government measures to prevent child sexual assault: Japanese version of DBS and victim support: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Government measures to prevent child sexual assault: Japanese version of DBS and victim support: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
A new project to develop future Japanese representatives has started. The first session of “JAPAN TALENT SQUAD Program” was held. – Rugby Republic

A new project to develop future Japanese representatives has started. The first session of “JAPAN TALENT SQUAD Program” was held. – Rugby Republic

Local
The first sky action in the series! “Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” highly anticipated Japanese trailer released: Movie news

The first sky action in the series! “Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” highly anticipated Japanese trailer released: Movie news

Movies
[Ryuto Yasuoka]Announcement of selection of Japan men’s team for “FIBA 3×3 Basketball Universality Olympic Qualifying 2” | Akita Northern Happinets

[Ryuto Yasuoka]Announcement of selection of Japan men’s team for “FIBA 3×3 Basketball Universality Olympic Qualifying 2” | Akita Northern Happinets

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The dollar and yen are sluggish, and the 155 yen level has settled, but people are wary of Japan’s foreign exchange intervention – Gaitame.com Money Education Channel

The dollar and yen are sluggish, and the 155 yen level has settled, but people are wary of Japan’s foreign exchange intervention – Gaitame.com Money Education Channel

Local
Jones HC coaches university students to develop Japan’s national rugby team: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Jones HC coaches university students to develop Japan’s national rugby team: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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The 2024 model of the portable game PC “GPD WIN Mini” will be released in Japan. Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840 and costs around 160,000 yen including tax

The 2024 model of the portable game PC “GPD WIN Mini” will be released in Japan. Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840 and costs around 160,000 yen including tax

Technology
It’s easy to understand if you think about it in Japanese! How was “Japanese-style marketing that can be used globally” created? , Hiroshi Nakajima’s “Japanese-style” marketing glossary | freebee Inc.’s story | PR TIMES STORY

It’s easy to understand if you think about it in Japanese! How was “Japanese-style marketing that can be used globally” created? , Hiroshi Nakajima’s “Japanese-style” marketing glossary | freebee Inc.’s story | PR TIMES STORY

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Get the popular AI device “Rabbit R1” now – What’s inside the box? – CNET Japan

Get the popular AI device “Rabbit R1” now – What’s inside the box? – CNET Japan

Technology
“STAR ISLAND” that moved the world will be held in Fukuoka and Tokyo Futuristic fireworks entertainment from Japan | TOKYO HEADLINE

“STAR ISLAND” that moved the world will be held in Fukuoka and Tokyo Futuristic fireworks entertainment from Japan | TOKYO HEADLINE

Local
Japanese government considers crackdown on granting residence permit to anti-regime Russian nationals: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Japanese government considers crackdown on granting residence permit to anti-regime Russian nationals: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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The Steam version of the popular survival game “Don’t Starve Together” is now officially available in Japanese. Unofficial Japaneseization Mod “officialized” – -

The Steam version of the popular survival game “Don’t Starve Together” is now officially available in Japanese. Unofficial Japaneseization Mod “officialized” – -

Technology
HELP YOU will exhibit at Japan’s largest exhibition “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2024” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

HELP YOU will exhibit at Japan’s largest exhibition “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2024” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

Local
“Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” A flashy Japanese preview has arrived, in which they take revenge on their boss who framed them – Are the Bad Boys the suspects?

“Bad Boys RIDE OR DIE” A flashy Japanese preview has arrived, in which they take revenge on their boss who framed them – Are the Bad Boys the suspects?

Movies
Formation and major debut announcement of Japanese girls’ group “IS:SUE” The identity of the mysterious group revealed | ORICON NEWS

Formation and major debut announcement of Japanese girls’ group “IS:SUE” The identity of the mysterious group revealed | ORICON NEWS

Celebrities
HYBE JAPAN collaborates with USJ for the first time! Night event where you can enjoy songs by BTS and others will be held for a limited time from July – Kstyle

HYBE JAPAN collaborates with USJ for the first time! Night event where you can enjoy songs by BTS and others will be held for a limited time from July – Kstyle

Music
Japan Financial Planner Association 2023 Elementary School Students’ Desired Future Occupation Rankings Japan Financial Planners Association | Jomo Shimbun News Site

Japan Financial Planner Association 2023 Elementary School Students’ Desired Future Occupation Rankings Japan Financial Planners Association | Jomo Shimbun News Site

Local
Goldman appoints native Hidehiro Imatsu as president of Japanese subsidiary – June 3 – Bloomberg

Goldman appoints native Hidehiro Imatsu as president of Japanese subsidiary – June 3 – Bloomberg

Local
Why do Japanese men want to avoid childcare leave so much?…The cruelty of “seniority personnel appointments” that doesn’t allow even those with low evaluations to quit midway through | PRESIDENT WOMAN Online

Why do Japanese men want to avoid childcare leave so much?…The cruelty of “seniority personnel appointments” that doesn’t allow even those with low evaluations to quit midway through | PRESIDENT WOMAN Online

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Introducing the new “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” with photos – Starbucks and shared lounge on the 2nd floor – CNET Japan

Introducing the new “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” with photos – Starbucks and shared lounge on the 2nd floor – CNET Japan

Live Style
Universal Studios Japan and “HYBE JAPAN”‘s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, July 3rd!

Universal Studios Japan and “HYBE JAPAN”‘s first collaboration event “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN” will be held for a limited time from Wednesday, July 3rd!

Live Style
Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

Corporate financial results that hold the key to the ups and downs of Japanese stocks focus on wage increases and the ability to absorb the negative impact of the weak yen – Bloomberg

Local
[Interview]Interview with “Stellar Blade” director Kim Hyun-tae.A big challenge to AAA action from Korea for users in Japan and around the world

[Interview]Interview with “Stellar Blade” director Kim Hyun-tae.A big challenge to AAA action from Korea for users in Japan and around the world

Live Style
Cafe “HOLLYS”, which is familiar from Korean dramas, expands into Japan and opens its first store in Namba, Osaka on May 1[Details including limited menu]| ORICON NEWS

Cafe “HOLLYS”, which is familiar from Korean dramas, expands into Japan and opens its first store in Namba, Osaka on May 1[Details including limited menu]| ORICON NEWS

Local
“Levain is fun” after defeat of J1 teams such as Gamba Osaka, Tottori midfielder “gets inspired” by match against Urawa | Football Tribe Japan

“Levain is fun” after defeat of J1 teams such as Gamba Osaka, Tottori midfielder “gets inspired” by match against Urawa | Football Tribe Japan

Local
Tryouts for Murash FC, the Japanese national team for the Kings World Cup, are held while Junichi Kato watches! | Goal.com Japan

Tryouts for Murash FC, the Japanese national team for the Kings World Cup, are held while Junichi Kato watches! | Goal.com Japan

Local
Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord”, officially released on May 23rd with Japanese support

Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord”, officially released on May 23rd with Japanese support

Live Style
[Hiroshima Home TV]Close look at producers pursuing oyster farming using Japan’s only method | NEWSCAST

[Hiroshima Home TV]Close look at producers pursuing oyster farming using Japan’s only method | NEWSCAST

Local
US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

US investment bank PJT registers as a financial instruments business operator in Japan – Founded by former Morgan S executive – Bloomberg

Local
Japanese companies should prepare now for responsible use of AI. Gartner warns – PC Watch

Japanese companies should prepare now for responsible use of AI. Gartner warns – PC Watch

Local
LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

LION x Japan Dental Association special event held at Kidzania Tokyo | Press Release | Okinawa Times + Plus

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