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Microsoft’s January-March financial results exceed expectations as AI introduction contributes | Reuters -
Voyager movement in Suite “Planets” to celebrate 47 years of achievements of spacecraft World premiere in Sumida on Tanabata: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web -
Tomohisa Yamashita skillfully expresses his “hidden passion” in “Blue Moment” Charm that exceeds expectations for “Code Blue” | ORICON NEWS -
The puzzle game “Merge Mansion” featuring a mysterious grandma is holding a Golden Week limited login event! | Press release from Metacore Games Ltd. -
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel Launches “Prime Shinshu -Summer-,” a dinner course where you can enjoy the new charm of Shinshu ingredients in the summer scent of Karuizawa – Matsumoto Keizai Shimbun -
“The Last Mile” will be released on August 23rd, with a preview of Satomi Ishihara, Go Ayano, and Gen Hoshino! Theme song is Kenshi Yonezu | cinemacafe.net -
Complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” revised | Press release | Okinawa Times + Plus -
Ono Sokki relocates headquarters functions to Yokohama Minato Mirai area / Announces new product low noise microphone “MI-1282M10” as the first product of new headquarters | Press release from Ono Sokki Co., Ltd. -
Revised complete map of Japan’s islands “Shima-zu” | Press release from Japan Remote Islands Center | Kyodo News PR Wire -
Trump’s claim of immunity may be prolonged despite skepticism at Supreme Court – Bloomberg -

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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

Breaking News
“THE SECOND ~Manzai Tournament~” final pairings have been decided! The Punch is a finalist for the first time in 16 years! | Mezamashi media

“THE SECOND ~Manzai Tournament~” final pairings have been decided! The Punch is a finalist for the first time in 16 years! | Mezamashi media

TV
May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

May 14th “Sadao Watanabe Quartet” performance in Oita at 91 years old, continues to be active – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Starting today, Yufu City will conduct a demonstration experiment of low-speed electric vehicles for tourists, increasing adult fares this year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
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
Nico Hulkenberg reportedly agrees to 3-year contract with Audi/Sauber F1[F1-Gate.com]

Nico Hulkenberg reportedly agrees to 3-year contract with Audi/Sauber F1[F1-Gate.com]

Sports
Toyota unveils new battery EVs “bZ3C” and “bZ3X” for the world first time at the Beijing Motor Show, plans to release them in China within a year – Car Watch

Toyota unveils new battery EVs “bZ3C” and “bZ3X” for the world first time at the Beijing Motor Show, plans to release them in China within a year – Car Watch

Business
BUMP OF CHICKEN releases album “Iris” for the first time in 5 years; dome tour starts in September (video included) – Music Natalie

BUMP OF CHICKEN releases album “Iris” for the first time in 5 years; dome tour starts in September (video included) – Music Natalie

Live Style
The year 2024 problem can’t wait! Stocks that are in the spotlight due to “Construction Tech”, where demand continues to grow | Special Feature – Stock Search News

The year 2024 problem can’t wait! Stocks that are in the spotlight due to “Construction Tech”, where demand continues to grow | Special Feature – Stock Search News

Business
“Node.js 22” released – Long term support (LTS) version for a total of 3 years – Window Forest

“Node.js 22” released – Long term support (LTS) version for a total of 3 years – Window Forest

Technology
Supercell announces the long-awaited new game for the first time in over 5 years! “Squad Busters” will be distributed worldwide from Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Supercell Oy press release

Supercell announces the long-awaited new game for the first time in over 5 years! “Squad Busters” will be distributed worldwide from Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Supercell Oy press release

Technology
Taiyo Sugiura shows off his new Honda “Odyssey” Reactions to his new car after 11 years: “It’s cool” “I like it because it’s not a foreign car” | ORICON NEWS

Taiyo Sugiura shows off his new Honda “Odyssey” Reactions to his new car after 11 years: “It’s cool” “I like it because it’s not a foreign car” | ORICON NEWS

Live Style
“Itadaki Joshi Riri-chan” sentenced to 9 years in prison For some reason, it’s “too serious” compared to fraud and sex crimes. What is the lawyer’s opinion? J-CAST News[Show full text]

“Itadaki Joshi Riri-chan” sentenced to 9 years in prison For some reason, it’s “too serious” compared to fraud and sex crimes. What is the lawyer’s opinion? J-CAST News[Show full text]

Local
Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

Kep1er fans’ wishes did not come true, and it is reported that they will disband in July as planned without an extension. 2 years and 6 months of activities come to an end | Yorozu~ News

Live Style
Resolutions for the new year: Okinawa Prefectural High School Athletic Federation officials – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

Resolutions for the new year: Okinawa Prefectural High School Athletic Federation officials – Ryukyu Shimpo Digital

Local
Beppu Keirin ticket sales increase for 7 consecutive years to 37.5 billion yen in 2021, 88% of which are purchased online – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Beppu Keirin ticket sales increase for 7 consecutive years to 37.5 billion yen in 2021, 88% of which are purchased online – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
Masakazu Mimura, the girl he held in his arms 20 years ago… is now an actress. “It’s shocking, though.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Masakazu Mimura, the girl he held in his arms 20 years ago… is now an actress. “It’s shocking, though.” – Sponichi Sponichi Annex Entertainment

Celebrities
“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
Kawasaki Daishi Town Trek and commemorative tickets planned by Keikyu for the once-in-10-year “Daikaisho Shu”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Kawasaki Daishi Town Trek and commemorative tickets planned by Keikyu for the once-in-10-year “Daikaisho Shu”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
National comprehensive nuclear disaster prevention drill to be held in the prefecture for the first time in 11 years this year | NHK Kagoshima Prefecture News

National comprehensive nuclear disaster prevention drill to be held in the prefecture for the first time in 11 years this year | NHK Kagoshima Prefecture News

Local
Mizuho Bank ordered to pay compensation for “unimaginable and unusual circumstances”; 4.5 years of self-isolation at home deemed “illegal recommendation to retire”; disciplinary dismissal of former bank employee valid… Tokyo District Court – Bengo4.com

Mizuho Bank ordered to pay compensation for “unimaginable and unusual circumstances”; 4.5 years of self-isolation at home deemed “illegal recommendation to retire”; disciplinary dismissal of former bank employee valid… Tokyo District Court – Bengo4.com

Business
[Column]The lost 30 years have changed Japan, evolving into the next era – Reedy – Bloomberg

[Column]The lost 30 years have changed Japan, evolving into the next era – Reedy – Bloomberg

Local
28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of waiting for prostitutes in Okubo Park, Kabukicho; first arrest of non-red-handed offender by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of waiting for prostitutes in Okubo Park, Kabukicho; first arrest of non-red-handed offender by Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
How cool is it to be uncool? (Kunihiko Mishima) From Copy Yearbook 2023 | AdverTimes. by Senkaigi

How cool is it to be uncool? (Kunihiko Mishima) From Copy Yearbook 2023 | AdverTimes. by Senkaigi

Technology
Mai Kuraki is emotional 25 years since her debut in Japan, “I can’t express it in words.” Also on display is the autograph she wrote for the first time when she was 17 years old | ORICON NEWS

Mai Kuraki is emotional 25 years since her debut in Japan, “I can’t express it in words.” Also on display is the autograph she wrote for the first time when she was 17 years old | ORICON NEWS

Local
Former Koto Ward Mayor Yayoi Kimura “played a leading role,” prosecutors say, demanding one year and six months in prison for violating the Public Elections Act Defense claims: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Former Koto Ward Mayor Yayoi Kimura “played a leading role,” prosecutors say, demanding one year and six months in prison for violating the Public Elections Act Defense claims: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
A number that Toshima Ward has greatly improved after giving up the stigma of being “at risk of disappearing” 10 years since it became “the only one of Tokyo’s 23 wards”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

A number that Toshima Ward has greatly improved after giving up the stigma of being “at risk of disappearing” 10 years since it became “the only one of Tokyo’s 23 wards”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local
Starring Ren Nagase, “The story of how I, who had one year to live, met you, who had six months to live. ” Delivered on 6/27 Painful and ephemeral teaser preview released | ORICON NEWS

Starring Ren Nagase, “The story of how I, who had one year to live, met you, who had six months to live. ” Delivered on 6/27 Painful and ephemeral teaser preview released | ORICON NEWS

Movies
Reservation status for Golden Week transportation is the same as the same period last year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Reservation status for Golden Week transportation is the same as the same period last year – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
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
Song Seung Heon will appear in the new drama “Player” season 2! Pay attention to her return after 6 years – Kstyle

Song Seung Heon will appear in the new drama “Player” season 2! Pay attention to her return after 6 years – Kstyle

TV
NY foreign exchange market = Yen hits 16-year low against euro; also hits new 34-year low against dollar | Reuters

NY foreign exchange market = Yen hits 16-year low against euro; also hits new 34-year low against dollar | Reuters

Business
Trump criticizes current administration’s “neglect” – “Disaster” as yen weakens for the first time in 34 years, dollar strengthens – Bloomberg

Trump criticizes current administration’s “neglect” – “Disaster” as yen weakens for the first time in 34 years, dollar strengthens – Bloomberg

Business
“Specified City Rivers” Council launched; plans to be formulated within the fiscal year confirmed | NHK Yamagata Prefecture News

“Specified City Rivers” Council launched; plans to be formulated within the fiscal year confirmed | NHK Yamagata Prefecture News

Local
The man who died on board the cargo ship was a 54-year-old truck driver – For Oita news Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

The man who died on board the cargo ship was a 54-year-old truck driver – For Oita news Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
The yen hits its lowest value against the dollar in 34 years every day, and its lowest value against the Australian dollar in more than 9 years – Bloomberg

The yen hits its lowest value against the dollar in 34 years every day, and its lowest value against the Australian dollar in more than 9 years – Bloomberg

Breaking News
Interview with Eriko Hashimoto’s son age10 (10 years old) | Maho Shimao Tell me!Musician’s Children NOW Episode 11

Interview with Eriko Hashimoto’s son age10 (10 years old) | Maho Shimao Tell me!Musician’s Children NOW Episode 11

Celebrities
New “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” completed and released inside! Renovated Pokeka floor and Starbucks for the first time in 24 years… Reopening on the 25th | ORICON NEWS

New “SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” completed and released inside! Renovated Pokeka floor and Starbucks for the first time in 24 years… Reopening on the 25th | ORICON NEWS

Live Style
This fiscal year’s business plan is quite conservative: Nagamori Nidek Group Representative | Reuters

This fiscal year’s business plan is quite conservative: Nagamori Nidek Group Representative | Reuters

Business
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

Local
April 24, 2024 16:52 Aomori new year opening game!Enjoy News article details | Enjoy free predictions for Keirin (Keirin) | Nikkan Pro Sports Newspaper

April 24, 2024 16:52 Aomori new year opening game!Enjoy News article details | Enjoy free predictions for Keirin (Keirin) | Nikkan Pro Sports Newspaper

Local
63% of Chinese citizens prepare to travel abroad – different from a year ago – Bloomberg

63% of Chinese citizens prepare to travel abroad – different from a year ago – Bloomberg

World
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

Business
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
Megumi Yasu: Releases a photo of her second daughter who is 3 months old, and a shot of her eldest daughter who is 9 years old pushing a stroller – Beautiful every day

Megumi Yasu: Releases a photo of her second daughter who is 3 months old, and a shot of her eldest daughter who is 9 years old pushing a stroller – Beautiful every day

Celebrities
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
FANUC’s outlook for the current fiscal year is below market expectations, with robot inventory adjustment “six months left” | Reuters

FANUC’s outlook for the current fiscal year is below market expectations, with robot inventory adjustment “six months left” | Reuters

Business
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

Local
There is a shuttle bus from JR Kochi Station! “Suigei Kura Festival 2024”, which will be held for the first time in about 3 years, will be held on May 18th (Sat) at Suigei Sake Brewery Tosakura | Sake specialized web media “SAKETIMES”

There is a shuttle bus from JR Kochi Station! “Suigei Kura Festival 2024”, which will be held for the first time in about 3 years, will be held on May 18th (Sat) at Suigei Sake Brewery Tosakura | Sake specialized web media “SAKETIMES”

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
SODANE – This year’s agricultural work has begun in Tokachi, Hokkaido, where spring has arrived!Tractor plows vast land in perfect weather

SODANE – This year’s agricultural work has begun in Tokachi, Hokkaido, where spring has arrived!Tractor plows vast land in perfect weather

Local
Oita City’s Prefectural Sports Promotion Fund Operation Committee approves this year’s business plan and income and expenditure budget – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Oita City’s Prefectural Sports Promotion Fund Operation Committee approves this year’s business plan and income and expenditure budget – For Oita news, Oita Godo Shimbun Premium Online Gate

Local
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
We are announcing wonderful shops that will liven up Hyogo’s “shopping district” this year! The award ceremony for the winning stores of the 9th “Hyogo Likes! Store Awards” was held | Kiss PRESS

We are announcing wonderful shops that will liven up Hyogo’s “shopping district” this year! The award ceremony for the winning stores of the 9th “Hyogo Likes! Store Awards” was held | Kiss PRESS

Local
Letters of appreciation are given to two first-year students of the regional medical school, which aims to alleviate the shortage of doctors in Ibaraki Prefecture. The governor hopes to “support Ibaraki’s medical care”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Letters of appreciation are given to two first-year students of the regional medical school, which aims to alleviate the shortage of doctors in Ibaraki Prefecture. The governor hopes to “support Ibaraki’s medical care”: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

Local