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A behind-the-scenes look at the American director’s story of identity and family in Netflix’s Japanese drama “Shinobi no Ie” | WIRED.jp -
New spacecraft “Starliner” clears readiness test, one step forward for manned flight test scheduled for May | sorae Space portal site -
The image commemorating the 34th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope is the planetary nebula “M76” | sorae Portal site to space -
Dissolution of Evernote’s Japanese subsidiary, poor service leading to misunderstanding that the app has ended, lack of notice spurring user abandonment – ITmedia Mobile -
We will be holding a special exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Shohaku Museum of Art, “The Genealogy of Three Generations of the Order of Culture: Shoen Uemura, Shoko, and Junyuki”. | Press release -
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is wary of the risk of weak yen and rising prices affecting wages | Reuters -
“Jurassic World” trilogy to be broadcast on Friday roadshow; final installment will be the first on terrestrial TV – KAI-YOU.net -
The yen falls to the 157 yen level against the dollar, accelerating its depreciation after the release of US economic indicators – Bloomberg -
April 29th (Monday) “Little Universe OKINAWA” Grand Opening! Opening commemorative event also_Kyushu/Miyazaki press release – Miyanichi e-press -
[Hong Kong Champions M]Great Bumblemai is the fastest Japanese horse in 4F, 51 seconds and 6! Master Yoshimura is also excited: “It was pretty fast, wasn’t it?” | Horse Racing News – netkeiba -

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Ryoma Takeuchi has a luxurious surprise birthday party for his 31st birthday, celebrated by Takuya Kimura, Yuki Amami, and others | ORICON NEWS

Ryoma Takeuchi has a luxurious surprise birthday party for his 31st birthday, celebrated by Takuya Kimura, Yuki Amami, and others | ORICON NEWS

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Prefectural art and Ryukyu University collaborate to create a “food stall village” with 17 stalls in Makishi, Okinawa from May 23rd – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

Prefectural art and Ryukyu University collaborate to create a “food stall village” with 17 stalls in Makishi, Okinawa from May 23rd – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

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[Japanese Market Conditions]Yen at 34-year low as Bank of Japan maintains policy, conscious of interest rate difference between Japan and the U.S. – Stocks rise – Bloomberg

[Japanese Market Conditions]Yen at 34-year low as Bank of Japan maintains policy, conscious of interest rate difference between Japan and the U.S. – Stocks rise – Bloomberg

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Takanori Iwata Behind the scenes of Hanaoka’s “falling scene” The reason why it was a deliberate wire action “falling into the matrix” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Takanori Iwata Behind the scenes of Hanaoka’s “falling scene” The reason why it was a deliberate wire action “falling into the matrix” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

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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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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

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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

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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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Eushuri’s new beautiful girl RPG “Hyakusen no Sada ni Kawatareshikoku” will be released on August 30th. A bold fantasy where you run through 8 cities to liberate the kingdom and the story unfolds based on your free choices – -

Eushuri’s new beautiful girl RPG “Hyakusen no Sada ni Kawatareshikoku” will be released on August 30th. A bold fantasy where you run through 8 cities to liberate the kingdom and the story unfolds based on your free choices – -

Technology
Chef Miyamoto of “antica locanda MIYAMOTO” will demonstrate and sell “Firesh(R)”, a new ingredient created using Fukunari’s unique freshness preservation technology, as the best dish at the Tsuruya “2024 Italy Exhibition” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

Chef Miyamoto of “antica locanda MIYAMOTO” will demonstrate and sell “Firesh(R)”, a new ingredient created using Fukunari’s unique freshness preservation technology, as the best dish at the Tsuruya “2024 Italy Exhibition” | Kagoshima/Kyushu Press Release | Minami Nippon Shimbun

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Tsurusaki Technical High School students create a mini train to commemorate the operation of the new sightseeing express “Ride and enjoy” – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Tsurusaki Technical High School students create a mini train to commemorate the operation of the new sightseeing express “Ride and enjoy” – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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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
NASA to demonstrate next-generation technology for “space yachts” What will change? | sorae Portal site to the universe

NASA to demonstrate next-generation technology for “space yachts” What will change? | sorae Portal site to the universe

Technology
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

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US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter; slowest growth in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter; slowest growth in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

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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

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Voyager movement in Suite “Planets” to celebrate 47 years of achievements of spacecraft World premiere in Sumida on Tanabata: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Voyager movement in Suite “Planets” to celebrate 47 years of achievements of spacecraft World premiere in Sumida on Tanabata: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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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

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“Stellar Blade” survival rate improvement guide.A gift for gentlemen who don’t like action and can’t resist the charm of Eve.

“Stellar Blade” survival rate improvement guide.A gift for gentlemen who don’t like action and can’t resist the charm of Eve.

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US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter, lowest level in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

US GDP slows to +1.6% in 1st quarter, lowest level in 2 years; inflation accelerates | Reuters

Business
Give the gift of a relaxing moment at the natural hot spring “Bihada no Yu” Kobe Minato Onsen Ren sells a special accommodation plan to celebrate “Mother’s Day” Kobe City | Kiss PRESS

Give the gift of a relaxing moment at the natural hot spring “Bihada no Yu” Kobe Minato Onsen Ren sells a special accommodation plan to celebrate “Mother’s Day” Kobe City | Kiss PRESS

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Oita Association of Corporate Executives, Mr. Kawasaki as new representative secretary – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Oita Association of Corporate Executives, Mr. Kawasaki as new representative secretary – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

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Ultra-compact notebook PC “GPD Win Mini 2024” 2TB model is now on sale! Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840U, supports refresh rate 120Hz | Game*Spark

Ultra-compact notebook PC “GPD Win Mini 2024” 2TB model is now on sale! Equipped with Ryzen 7 8840U, supports refresh rate 120Hz | Game*Spark

Technology
Daiwa Securities G, January-March net profit 2.3 times higher to 39.6 billion yen – Strong performance in both retail and corporate – Bloomberg

Daiwa Securities G, January-March net profit 2.3 times higher to 39.6 billion yen – Strong performance in both retail and corporate – Bloomberg

Business
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

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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
Yen exchange rate one step closer to intervention point; Governor Ueda’s press conference suggests a return in September 2022 – Bloomberg

Yen exchange rate one step closer to intervention point; Governor Ueda’s press conference suggests a return in September 2022 – Bloomberg

Business
SMILE-UP. sends protest letter to BBC “requesting correction and apology” Noriyuki Higashiyama’s statement “deliberately distorted broadcast” | ORICON NEWS

SMILE-UP. sends protest letter to BBC “requesting correction and apology” Noriyuki Higashiyama’s statement “deliberately distorted broadcast” | ORICON NEWS

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“Over 2% for 30 years” and “rock, paper, scissors”, life insurance’s super long-term bond strategy – Bloomberg

“Over 2% for 30 years” and “rock, paper, scissors”, life insurance’s super long-term bond strategy – Bloomberg

Business
JR Niigata Station “CoCoLo Niigata” finally has its grand opening!Sachiko Kobayashi celebrates with a song 63 food and clothing stores added to the newly reborn station inside the station – Niigata Nippo Digital Plus

JR Niigata Station “CoCoLo Niigata” finally has its grand opening!Sachiko Kobayashi celebrates with a song 63 food and clothing stores added to the newly reborn station inside the station – Niigata Nippo Digital Plus

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Kawasaki City begins operation of the Gotanda River Spillway to reduce flood damage downstream due to heavy rain; ceremony to commemorate completion on 27th: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Kawasaki City begins operation of the Gotanda River Spillway to reduce flood damage downstream due to heavy rain; ceremony to commemorate completion on 27th: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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The market capitalization of a major Hallyu agency evaporated 850 billion won in two days…The fate of New Jeans Photos International News: AFPBB News

The market capitalization of a major Hallyu agency evaporated 850 billion won in two days…The fate of New Jeans Photos International News: AFPBB News

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Shokz collaborates with OpenComm2 UC and OpenComm2 on Fuji TV drama “Blue Moment” | Press release from Shokz Japan Co., Ltd.

Shokz collaborates with OpenComm2 UC and OpenComm2 on Fuji TV drama “Blue Moment” | Press release from Shokz Japan Co., Ltd.

Technology
Building a position for the postponement of US interest rate cuts this year – Interest rate market in response to economic and price trends – Bloomberg

Building a position for the postponement of US interest rate cuts this year – Interest rate market in response to economic and price trends – Bloomberg

Business
Nikkei average rises by 900 yen, high-tech stocks rise as US interest rates pause – Semiconductors soar – Bloomberg

Nikkei average rises by 900 yen, high-tech stocks rise as US interest rates pause – Semiconductors soar – Bloomberg

Business
42nd Okayama Prefecture High School Karatedo Spring Championships and 40th China High Schools Karatedo Championships Okayama Prefecture Preliminary Results | JKFan NEWS International (Karate World)

42nd Okayama Prefecture High School Karatedo Spring Championships and 40th China High Schools Karatedo Championships Okayama Prefecture Preliminary Results | JKFan NEWS International (Karate World)

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Flesh-eating bacteria with a mortality rate of 30% Infection is spreading in rural areas Invasion through cuts and scrapes Fulminant hemolytic streptococcus Toyama | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

Flesh-eating bacteria with a mortality rate of 30% Infection is spreading in rural areas Invasion through cuts and scrapes Fulminant hemolytic streptococcus Toyama | Toyama Prefecture News | Tulip TV (1 page)

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Fukuoka Building, Tenjin Core, and Tenjin Vivre are integrated into “One Fukuoka Building,” which includes commercial facilities and hotels – Fashion Press

Fukuoka Building, Tenjin Core, and Tenjin Vivre are integrated into “One Fukuoka Building,” which includes commercial facilities and hotels – Fashion Press

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17 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture are “at risk of disappearing” Population Strategy Council | NHK Ibaraki Prefecture News

17 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture are “at risk of disappearing” Population Strategy Council | NHK Ibaraki Prefecture News

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Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Local
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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Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

Nippon Life’s attractive 30-year bonds: “If the rate exceeds 2%, we will advance investment” – FY2024 – Bloomberg

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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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Tokyo establishes ordinance to create a society that does not tolerate harassment: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Tokyo establishes ordinance to create a society that does not tolerate harassment: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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Population Strategy Council’s list of “local governments at risk of extinction” for Okinawa is zero; 17 “independent and sustainable local governments” with many young women remaining 100 years from now – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

Population Strategy Council’s list of “local governments at risk of extinction” for Okinawa is zero; 17 “independent and sustainable local governments” with many young women remaining 100 years from now – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

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Who should vote? What do each candidate think? Political contributions, Article 9 of the Constitution, nuclear power plants, optional separate surnames for married couples in Tokyo’s 15th ward special election… We conducted a survey: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Who should vote? What do each candidate think? Political contributions, Article 9 of the Constitution, nuclear power plants, optional separate surnames for married couples in Tokyo’s 15th ward special election… We conducted a survey: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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40% of all local governments at risk of disappearing Shin-Masuda report Population Strategy Council announces | NHK

40% of all local governments at risk of disappearing Shin-Masuda report Population Strategy Council announces | NHK

Local
Tokyo establishes ordinance to create a society that does not tolerate harassment: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Tokyo establishes ordinance to create a society that does not tolerate harassment: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
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

Local
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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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
SBS Fleck/Refrigerated warehouse to open in September in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture – LNEWS for logistics news

SBS Fleck/Refrigerated warehouse to open in September in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture – LNEWS for logistics news

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[List of metropolitan areas included]Is your city a municipality at risk of disappearing? 91, just under 30% in the metropolitan area Population Strategy Council: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

[List of metropolitan areas included]Is your city a municipality at risk of disappearing? 91, just under 30% in the metropolitan area Population Strategy Council: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

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