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Japan’s Mount Fuji’s Climbing Season Kicks Off with Stricter Rules
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan officially kicked off the Mount Fuji climbing season on Tuesday, aiming to reduce overcrowding and mitigate environmental impact, according to local media reports. The season commenced as the busiest trail, the Yoshida Trail, opened...
Global Times: Japanese organization fights for justice, demands its government to apologize and compensate ‘comfort women’ survivors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
Beijing, China, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the first Wednesday of every month since 2005, rain or shine, a determined circle forms outside Osaka Station. Holding portraits of silver-haired women and signs reading "Let us build a society...
Matsato Chef Knife: Why Matsato Knife Precision-Crafted Japanese Blade Is Gaining Global Recognition in 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
New York City, NY, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Matsato Chef Knife has quickly risen to prominence among professional chefs and home cooks, thanks to an uncompromising commitment to detail. Each blade is forged using centuries-old...
President Lai meets delegation from 2025 Taiwan International Ocean Forum
Taiwan President News
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July 1, 2025
TAIWAN, July 1 - Details 2025-06-30 President Lai meets Minister of State at UK Department for Business and Trade Douglas Alexander On the morning of June 30, President Lai Ching-te met with Douglas Alexander, Minister of State at the Department...
Global Crypto Investors Turn to MiningCoop in 2025 for Legally-Compliant, Passive Income via Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Cloud Mining
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
London, United Kingdom, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Start mining Bitcoin for free—no upfront investment required. As global interest in digital assets surges, secure, legally-compliant, and sustainable methods of earning passive crypto...
Trump says trade deal with Japan might not happen
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump voiced uncertainty on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of finalizing a new trade pact with Japan, according to reports. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Florida, Trump questioned...
Trilateral Cooperation Forum Brings China, Japan, Korea Together
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2025 Trilateral Cooperation Forum took place on Tuesday, drawing over 200 in-person delegates and hundreds more online participants to explore avenues for enhancing collaboration between China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK)....
Japan’s First! ※Osaka Momoyo XR Experience: A Unique Fusion of Osaka’s History and Entertainment, Opening July 18, 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Discover 400 Years of Osaka’s History in an Engaging New Way - Perfect for a Summer Outing for All Ages! JAPAN, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ※Japan’s First VR Content to Recreate 400 Years of Urban Development and Daily Life Using...
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.’s Hong Kong Subsidiary Signs HK$100 Million Strategic Revolving Loan Facility to Fuel Global Expansion
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Tokyo, Japan, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products,...
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern Japan
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Tokara Islands in southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tremor hit at 3:26 p.m. local time, originating from a depth of about 10 km. The epicenter...
Trump Uncertain on Japan Trade Agreement
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Tuesday about securing a new trade agreement with Japan, stating he remains unsure whether a deal will materialize. “We've dealt with Japan. I'm not sure we're going to make a deal. I...
Military Trucks Market Heads Towards USD 33.88 Billion by 2034, Driven by Geopolitical Tensions and Cybersecurity Needs
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
Ottawa, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Towards Automotive experts, the military trucks market is on a steady growth trajectory, with its valuation at USD 26.58 billion in 2025 and is expected to continue expanding at a CAGR of...
Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard...
Minister John Steenhuisen opens 58th conference of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and first Agricultural Extension Week
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Today, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen reaffirmed the government's dedication to agricultural extension services, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering inclusive rural development, ensuring food security, and facilitating...
Japan’s Main Stock Index Surges to 11-Month High
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s main stock index continued its upward momentum for the fifth day in a row on Monday, reaching its strongest level in nearly 11 months amid growing optimism that the United States might lower interest rates later this year. The...
Japan Set to Raise Prices on Over 2,100 Foods in July
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 2,100 food products in Japan are set to become more expensive in July, as surging costs for raw materials, labor, logistics, and utilities drive manufacturers to raise prices, according to a Teikoku Databank report. The total number...
Westminster update: legal services at heart of Industrial Strategy
The Law Society
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July 1, 2025
Law Society celebrates 200 years On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London. We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industrial...
Japan Warns of Powerful Earthquake Threat in Sea of Japan
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake exceeding magnitude 7 is likely to strike the Sea of Japan within the next three decades, a Japanese government panel has cautioned. The Earthquake Research Committee, part of the national disaster forecasting...
Japan’s Chief Tariff Negotiator Urges U.S. to Lift Auto Tariffs
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief tariff negotiator held two separate phone calls with the U.S. commerce secretary on the same day, signaling intensified efforts to break a deadlock in trade discussions, a local news agency reported Sunday. Ryosei Akazawa...
Japan's H2A Rocket Concludes Historic Final Mission
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's H2A rocket successfully completed its 50th and final mission early Sunday morning, marking the conclusion of over 20 years of service in space exploration. The launch occurred as planned at 1:33 a.m. local time from the...