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Japanese language proxy test taking thought to be rampant among foreign technical trainees
The Mainichi
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July 10, 2025
Tourists are seen in the Minami district of Osaka's Chuo Ward on June 27, 2025. The 31-year-old Vietnamese woman told a court hearing, "I handed a residency card to a Vietnamese man on a bridge where we met up." (Mainichi/Takashi Kawachi) OSAKA --...
Japan urges travellers to keep power banks accessible on flights
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
TOKYO: The Japanese government has started advising travellers to keep portable chargers within easy reach during flights following multiple reports of power banks catching fire mid-air. The new safety measure aims to prevent potential hazards...
Solo Camping for Two episode 1: Gen’s solitude interrupted as Shizuku insists on ‘solo camping for two’
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
Solo Camping for Two episode 1 was expected to feature the stage of the upcoming adventure of the two protagonists of the story. Premiered officially on Thursday, July 11, 2025, in Japan, the episode was indeed about the same. The episode gently...
Hokkaido Lavender Fields: 6 best places in Furano to see Japan’s dreamiest purple meadows
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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(One of the charms of the Furano flower fields district is that you can view the majestic landscapes and flower fields from several locations!) These dreamy Hokkaido lavender fields seem to take over Instagram every summer! They are a massive draw...
South Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
The Hindu
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July 11, 2025
Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: AP Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations flew advanced warplanes for a joint...
The woman bringing Japanese toilet etiquette to Australia
Financial Review
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July 11, 2025
Tokyo | If you’ve ever travelled on Japan’s iconic Shinkansen, chances are you’ve heard Donna Burke’s voice. For more than two decades, her calm, melodic English-language announcements have echoed through the bullet train carriages – welcoming...
World’s top 10 biggest tourism economies in 2024–25: India breaks into top 10 at this rank
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
World’s Top 10 Biggest Tourism Economies in 2025 List: Amid a strong post-pandemic recovery and despite challenges such as climate pressure and local tourism fatigue, the global travel and tourism sector contributed US$10.9 trillion to the world...
A peek Shinchan's real-life school in Japan featuring almost exact replica of iconic Futaba Kindergarten
DNA India
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July 11, 2025
Experience a real-life tour of Shinchan’s world on Awaji Island, Japan; from the iconic pink school bus to the recreated Sunflower Class at Futaba Kindergarten. Shin-chan, the mischievous little boy who became every 90s kid’s favourite, continues...
WW3 fears as South Korea, US and Japan hold military drills to warn Putin and Kim Jong-un
Daily Star
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July 11, 2025
Senior military officials from South Korea, the US, and Japan strongly urged North Korea to cease all illicit activities that undermine regional security, as the trio conducted a joint exercise with advanced warplanes in a demonstration of...
Koyo Sangyo Announces “Japan’s First” Noncombustible Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Film for Outdoor Tent Applications, Targeting Defense Uses
Asian Military Review
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July 11, 2025
On June 17, Koyo Sangyo Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based Japanese manufacturer of civil engineering and construction materials, announced the launch of what it claims to be Japan’s first “noncombustible electromagnetic wave shielding film material that...
Acting Head of LPRPCC Receives Japanese Ambassador to Strengthen Lao-Japan Strategic Partnership
Lao News Agency
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KPL On July 10, Mr. Bounleua Phandanouvong, Acting Head of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee (LPRPCC) Commission for External Relations, received a courtesy visit from Mr. Koizumi Tsutomu, Ambassador of Japan to the Lao PDR....
South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea
Yahoo News
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security, as the three nations flew advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of...
Kaz Inaba’s 50 Years in Bluegrass in Japan
Bluegrass Today - Tennessee
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July 10, 2025
Kaz Inaba at Kobe Shushinkan in Kobe, Japan (6/28/25) Leading Japanese bluegrass artist Kazuhiro Inaba shared some information, photos, and videos from a series of all star concerts he headlined last month in Japan, all in celebration of his 50th...
Japan's Kansai Airport Is Sinking Beneath Bay, Continues To Inch Lower Each Year: Report
News18
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 13:10 IST Japan’s Kansai International Airport has sunk over 17 metres since construction, more than initially expected, due to the soft clay foundation, a report has claimed. The view of an airport in Japan (Photo:...
Travel Guide: 5 fairy tale like villages in the world
Asianet Newsable
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July 10, 2025
Travel Guide: Step into a storybook with these five enchanting villages from around the world. With cobblestone streets, vibrant cottages, and breathtaking landscapes, each one feels like a real-life fairy tale 2 Min read 16 Image Credit : Pixabay...
Japan's rice industry in crosshairs as Trump ramps up tariff talk
Forbes India
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A member of staff works as bags of rice are seen piled up at a rice store in Tokyo on July 9, 2025. While US President Donald Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on most US trading partners in April, the rate is set to rise for dozens of economies...
Japan make five changes to team despite win over Wales last week
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
Japan coach Eddie Jones made five changes to his side to take on Wales in the second test at Kobe on Saturday despite their 24-19 win over the tourists last weekend. Two changes in the pack and three in the backline were announced on Thursday with...
Japan to raise bar on foreign driver’s licence conversion test
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
Japan plans to make foreign driver’s licence conversion tests more stringent by significantly increasing the number of questions, police said on July 10. With more foreign drivers on the road, and the number of accidents involving them also on the...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...
Holidaymaker's warning after food poisoning from popular dish left her hospitalised and unable to walk due to rare complication
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
A woman has claimed eating a popular food while on holiday gave her a Victorian disease that left her unable to walk and in hospital for three weeks. Danielle Hendricks, 32, initially had stomach troubles while travelling in India, but didn't...