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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s “major shareholder with 10.2 billion yen worth” is said to be the beautiful wife of the founding family of Sanyo | Weekly Bunshun Electronic version -
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Kyoko Koizumi: The latest mood in a gorgeous loose-fitting dress Ashime earrings and tight hair are the key points – Beautiful every day -
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Yu Shirota Father is Japanese, mother is Spanish, 5 siblings with “different surnames” Super famous composer reveals that they are also relatives – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Yu Shirota Father is Japanese, mother is Spanish, 5 siblings with “different surnames” Super famous composer reveals that they are also relatives – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

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Why did a company that “makes cats around the world happy” become hated in Japan? The root cause of Inaba Foods’ continued controversy Why people were angry about “making new employees live in run-down houses” | PRESIDENT Online (President Online)

Why did a company that “makes cats around the world happy” become hated in Japan? The root cause of Inaba Foods’ continued controversy Why people were angry about “making new employees live in run-down houses” | PRESIDENT Online (President Online)

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The Japanese version of “Cats on Duty” will be released in 2024! Match 3 and tower defense, an RTS that manages two game fields at the same time | Gamer

The Japanese version of “Cats on Duty” will be released in 2024! Match 3 and tower defense, an RTS that manages two game fields at the same time | Gamer

Technology
Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Bonds fall slightly, with weak results from the Bank of Japan’s buying operations; there is also a sense of caution over the weekend’s decision meeting – Bloomberg

Business
Sales of Meta Quest 3 in Japan are “more than expected”, Horizon OS’s aims and advice for XR developers – Meta’s VP of MR talks – Mogura VR News

Sales of Meta Quest 3 in Japan are “more than expected”, Horizon OS’s aims and advice for XR developers – Meta’s VP of MR talks – Mogura VR News

Business
Shocking Japanese 1st and 2nd place: “I never imagined a day like this would ever come.” Shohei Otani and Seiya Suzuki…A bombshell collaboration that has taken America by storm | Full-Count

Shocking Japanese 1st and 2nd place: “I never imagined a day like this would ever come.” Shohei Otani and Seiya Suzuki…A bombshell collaboration that has taken America by storm | Full-Count

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Interview: Akemi Uokai A pianist leading Japan’s new generation of jazz releases an album with a new trio – CDJournal CDJ PUSH

Interview: Akemi Uokai A pianist leading Japan’s new generation of jazz releases an album with a new trio – CDJournal CDJ PUSH

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Scientific revelation: previously unknown discovery of the deep ocean inside the Earth | Ubergizmo JAPAN

Scientific revelation: previously unknown discovery of the deep ocean inside the Earth | Ubergizmo JAPAN

Technology
Finally, a family of five can live together…Three years after fleeing Myanmar, refugee Pyo Pyo has arrived in Japan: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Finally, a family of five can live together…Three years after fleeing Myanmar, refugee Pyo Pyo has arrived in Japan: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Viettel Software participates in Japan’s largest IT exhibition for the first time: Kii Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture news site

Viettel Software participates in Japan’s largest IT exhibition for the first time: Kii Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture news site

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Unleash the power of cat whiskers and protect your hometown from creatures!The Japanese version of the tower defense RTS “Cats on Duty” will be released on Nintendo Switch (TM), PlayStation (R) 4, and PlayStation (R) 5 in 2024 | Press release from Game Source Entertainment

Unleash the power of cat whiskers and protect your hometown from creatures!The Japanese version of the tower defense RTS “Cats on Duty” will be released on Nintendo Switch (TM), PlayStation (R) 4, and PlayStation (R) 5 in 2024 | Press release from Game Source Entertainment

Technology
Japanese stocks, which like the weak yen, are in a constant state of change, warning of disadvantages as costs rise – Domestic demand hits – Bloomberg

Japanese stocks, which like the weak yen, are in a constant state of change, warning of disadvantages as costs rise – Domestic demand hits – Bloomberg

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Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel launches “Discover SHIGA ~Charity Lunch~”, a Japanese-style lunch incorporating local cuisine from Ishikawa Prefecture, in hopes of restoring the Noto Peninsula – Biwako Otsu Keizai Shimbun

Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel launches “Discover SHIGA ~Charity Lunch~”, a Japanese-style lunch incorporating local cuisine from Ishikawa Prefecture, in hopes of restoring the Noto Peninsula – Biwako Otsu Keizai Shimbun

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Viettel Software participates in Japan’s largest IT exhibition for the first time Viettel Software | Kyodo News PR Wire | Shimotsuke Shimbun SOON

Viettel Software participates in Japan’s largest IT exhibition for the first time Viettel Software | Kyodo News PR Wire | Shimotsuke Shimbun SOON

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ISPS HANDA Tournament to see who will win: Europe or Japan! 2024 Round1 Start time/Pairing DP World European Men

ISPS HANDA Tournament to see who will win: Europe or Japan! 2024 Round1 Start time/Pairing DP World European Men

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Angle: Foreign exchange intervention immediately after the Bank of Japan meeting, speculation suddenly emerging about a repeat of what happened a year and a half ago | Reuters

Angle: Foreign exchange intervention immediately after the Bank of Japan meeting, speculation suddenly emerging about a repeat of what happened a year and a half ago | Reuters

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[5.6 Nippon Budokan]Announcement of additional match cards for “ALL TOGETHER ~Japan Pro Wrestling Federation Commemoration/Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Tournament~” | Pro Wrestling Noah Official Site

[5.6 Nippon Budokan]Announcement of additional match cards for “ALL TOGETHER ~Japan Pro Wrestling Federation Commemoration/Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Tournament~” | Pro Wrestling Noah Official Site

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NCT (NCT 127/NCT DREAM/WayV) | “2023 NCT CONCERT – NCT NATION: To The World in INCHEON” Japanese version to be released on July 31st | Tower Records bonus available!

NCT (NCT 127/NCT DREAM/WayV) | “2023 NCT CONCERT – NCT NATION: To The World in INCHEON” Japanese version to be released on July 31st | Tower Records bonus available!

Music
Apple’s Calculator app finally coming to iPad? – CNET Japan

Apple’s Calculator app finally coming to iPad? – CNET Japan

Technology
“We have eliminated the president’s office and executive office.” IBM Japan’s President Yamaguchi’s commitment to taking on the challenge of value co-creation: Interview with a trend leader in the IT industry! (1/4 page) – ITmedia PC USER

“We have eliminated the president’s office and executive office.” IBM Japan’s President Yamaguchi’s commitment to taking on the challenge of value co-creation: Interview with a trend leader in the IT industry! (1/4 page) – ITmedia PC USER

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Population decline is Japan’s biggest strategic issue: Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi says expert’s recommendation | Reuters

Population decline is Japan’s biggest strategic issue: Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi says expert’s recommendation | Reuters

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Yu Shirota Father is Japanese, mother is Spanish, 5 siblings with “different surnames” Super famous composer reveals that they are also relatives – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Yu Shirota Father is Japanese, mother is Spanish, 5 siblings with “different surnames” Super famous composer reveals that they are also relatives – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
Focus: Corporate financial results may be the catalyst for a resumption of Japanese stock prices; harsh scrutiny over overvalue | Reuters

Focus: Corporate financial results may be the catalyst for a resumption of Japanese stock prices; harsh scrutiny over overvalue | Reuters

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Kep1er releases music video for title song “Straight Line” from their 1st Japanese album “” released on May 8th – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE

Kep1er releases music video for title song “Straight Line” from their 1st Japanese album “” released on May 8th – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE

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Japan Hockey Association signs official sponsorship agreement with Pocket Card Co., Ltd. | MY HOCKEY | Hockey specialized media

Japan Hockey Association signs official sponsorship agreement with Pocket Card Co., Ltd. | MY HOCKEY | Hockey specialized media

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The first trial play of “Fatal Fury City of the Wolves” will be held at EVO Japan

The first trial play of “Fatal Fury City of the Wolves” will be held at EVO Japan

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We ask Nobuyuki Sakuma about the “atmosphere” of each media. “2023 Advertising Expenses in Japan” Special Discussion: Kii Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture News Site

We ask Nobuyuki Sakuma about the “atmosphere” of each media. “2023 Advertising Expenses in Japan” Special Discussion: Kii Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture News Site

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Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Possibility of foreign exchange intervention as yen breaks above 155 points after Bank of Japan meeting, preparations are complete – BofA – Bloomberg

Business
Ticket Sales Overview FIFA World Cup 26 Asian 2nd Round Qualifying and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifying SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs. Syria National Team[6.11 (Tue) @Hiroshima/Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima]| JFA | Japan Football Association

Ticket Sales Overview FIFA World Cup 26 Asian 2nd Round Qualifying and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifying SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs. Syria National Team[6.11 (Tue) @Hiroshima/Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima]| JFA | Japan Football Association

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Japan’s TikToK usage rate has increased significantly, the largest increase in the past year for major SNS – Bloomberg

Japan’s TikToK usage rate has increased significantly, the largest increase in the past year for major SNS – Bloomberg

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Column: FRB’s delay and Bank of Japan’s front-loading, monetary policy problems that trouble investors = Hideo Kumano | Reuters

Column: FRB’s delay and Bank of Japan’s front-loading, monetary policy problems that trouble investors = Hideo Kumano | Reuters

Business
SHINee Onew in Japan too! Announcing additional fan meetings – Kstyle

SHINee Onew in Japan too! Announcing additional fan meetings – Kstyle

Music
Hokkaido National University Symposium “The Future of Japan Opening from Hokkaido – A Digital Space that Supports Food, Energy, and Disaster Prevention – / Hokkaido National University’s Challenge” will be held | Kitami Institute of Technology

Hokkaido National University Symposium “The Future of Japan Opening from Hokkaido – A Digital Space that Supports Food, Energy, and Disaster Prevention – / Hokkaido National University’s Challenge” will be held | Kitami Institute of Technology

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[April 25th]Qatar vs. Japan TV broadcast/distribution schedule | U23 Asian Cup Quarterfinals | Goal.com Japan

[April 25th]Qatar vs. Japan TV broadcast/distribution schedule | U23 Asian Cup Quarterfinals | Goal.com Japan

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The surprising strategy of the manager who created “Shuri Soap” from a call center to a global brand originating from Okinawa | Forbes JAPAN Official Site (Forbes Japan)

The surprising strategy of the manager who created “Shuri Soap” from a call center to a global brand originating from Okinawa | Forbes JAPAN Official Site (Forbes Japan)

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“Star Wars: Acolyte” Junichi Suwabe and Ai Fairouz have been chosen as the voice actors for the Japanese version! – Foreign drama NAVI

“Star Wars: Acolyte” Junichi Suwabe and Ai Fairouz have been chosen as the voice actors for the Japanese version! – Foreign drama NAVI

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Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

Some in the Liberal Democratic Party say it is too early for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again – some say it will be difficult to raise rates before the end of the year – Bloomberg

Business
SEVENTEEN will hold “THE CITY” project in Osaka and Yokohama in conjunction with Japan’s first stadium tour! – Kstyle

SEVENTEEN will hold “THE CITY” project in Osaka and Yokohama in conjunction with Japan’s first stadium tour! – Kstyle

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“The Spell Brigade”, a survivor game with multiplayer support for up to 4 people, announced on Steam, now available in Japanese. Fire hell with friendly fire and flame spells – -

“The Spell Brigade”, a survivor game with multiplayer support for up to 4 people, announced on Steam, now available in Japanese. Fire hell with friendly fire and flame spells – -

Technology
A closer look at the Omega Speedmaster’s moon phase equipped machine.Charm and noteworthy models | Luxury watch magazine Kronos Japanese edition[webChronos]

A closer look at the Omega Speedmaster’s moon phase equipped machine.Charm and noteworthy models | Luxury watch magazine Kronos Japanese edition[webChronos]

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Networld delivers Japan’s first subscription-type pure storage to a major distribution company – ZDNET Japan

Networld delivers Japan’s first subscription-type pure storage to a major distribution company – ZDNET Japan

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The Kanto region will be cool due to rain tomorrow, the 25th. As the weather improves, summer days will increase. Be careful of the heat during Golden Week (Weather Forecaster, Chief of the Day Shift, April 24, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp

The Kanto region will be cool due to rain tomorrow, the 25th. As the weather improves, summer days will increase. Be careful of the heat during Golden Week (Weather Forecaster, Chief of the Day Shift, April 24, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp

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