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Japan Gold Barrick Alliance Hakuryu Drill Program Intersects Encouraging Results Of High-Grade Gold
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG) (OTCQB: JGLDF) (" Japan Gold " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that the initial framework drill program at the Barrick...
Japan's 'hikikomori' finding voice through self-determination
The Mainichi
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This photo taken in Tokyo in March 2025 shows Rika Ueda (2nd from R) and other editorial staff holding the first issue of the quarterly magazine "SHIP!" (Kyodo) FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Japan is home to some 1.5 million "hikikomori," the Japanese term...
Higher Prices Lead to Rise in Japan’s Fisheries Production Value While Volume Drops
Nippon
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July 13, 2025
Japan’s fisheries production value rose 5% in yen terms in 2023, while the volume fell by 2%. Catches of Pacific saury, Japanese common squid, and salmon have plunged over the past decade. According to Japan’s fiscal 2024 White Paper on Fisheries,...
Vietnam forum targets fruit quality and export growth
Fresh Plaza
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July 21, 2025
Developing fruit production to meet domestic and export standards was the agenda of a forum in Phu Tho province on July 18. The National Agricultural Extension Centre reports that Vietnam's fruit-growing areas will exceed 1.3 million hectares in...
Japan logs hottest June on record amid global warming
Kyodo News+
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July 1, 2025
TOKYO - Japan logged its hottest June since records began in 1898 due to a warm air mass hovering over the archipelago and global warming, the weather agency said Tuesday. Last month's average temperature was 2.34 C higher than the overall monthly...
Japan's ruling bloc fears becoming 'minority ruling coalition' in upper house as well
The Mainichi
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Voters listen to the speeches of a candidate and others in Osaka's Kita Ward on July 3, 2025, as campaigning for the House of Councillors election officially got underway. A monument of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot character for the Osaka...
Georgia, Japan Explore Stronger Trade Ties and Direct Flights
Georgia Online
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July 13, 2025
Georgia: The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Mariam Kvrivishvili met Japanese Ambassador to Georgia Ishidzuka Hideki. Deputy Minister Genadi Arveladze also attended the meeting. The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable...
Japan: Yamaha Motor celebrates 70 years, redefines brand with new logo
Pennsylvania Sun
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Tokyo [Japan], July 9 (ANI): Yamaha Motor is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and a new company logo has been introduced. For motorbike giant Yamaha Motor, 2025 marks 70 years since its establishment. The new company logo was introduced by...
Japan’s Kansai International Airport is sinking into the ocean; know what went wrong
The Times of India
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Japan’s Kansai International Airport is sinking Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan has long been considered an engineering marvel. Built entirely on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, it serves as a major aviation hub connecting over 30...
Oatly Is Launching A Ready-To-Drink Matcha Latte Oat Milk This Summer
Plant Based News
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July 21, 2025
Oatly is launching a new matcha latte flavored oat milk just in time for the summer. The Matcha Latte Oat Drink combines sweet matcha flavor with a hint of vanilla, blended with Oatly’s signature creamy oat base. The Swedish oat drink brand said...
Japanese man’s flat-hunting struggles in Gurugram strike a chord online. Netizens cheer him on amid Dosa and Lassi break
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
Finding a flat in a city like Gurugram can test the patience of even the most seasoned house hunters. But when a Japanese national posted a video documenting his journey through the NCR rental jungle, it struck an emotional and relatable chord...
Chinese Embassy in Japan warns Chinese citizens to stay vigilant against natural disasters
Xinhua News Agency
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TOKYO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Friday issued a notice to remind Chinese citizens in the country to be vigilant against natural disasters as earthquakes have frequently jolted southwestern Japan. The Tokara island chain...
Laura McMullin of Daiichi Sankyo named as new ABPI Vice-President
Abpi
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has appointed Laura McMullin as Vice-President of the ABPI. Laura will work closely with ABPI President, Russell Abberley, General Manager of Amgen UK & Ireland, to deliver his...
Japan steps up earthquake, tsunami defenses amid quake swarm
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
The Japanese government on July 1 approved significant upgrades to the national plan to safeguard the public in the event of a major earthquake off southern Japan and to respond in the event that disaster does strike. The move comes amid an...
Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea, while Indonesia seen leaving rates unchanged
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 13, 2025
China: China’s June trade expected to edge up, GDP read to hold near 5.0% China is scheduled to publish the bulk of its key economic indicators for June. Trade data, out Monday, is expected to show a slight uptick in export and import growth on...
Japan Launches Ambitious Maritime Innovation Project
Nautical Voice
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July 9, 2025
A consortium of ten leading Japanese shipbuilders and research institutions has unveiled a groundbreaking five-year initiative aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and digital transformation of the maritime industry. With an investment of ¥12...
Japan Has an Army — Here's How It's Different
JAPAN Forward
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July 9, 2025
Does Japan Have an Army? Ask around outside Japan, and you'll get a range of answers, from "No, they're pacifist" to "Sort of?" to "Isn't it just the United States protecting them?" The confusion is understandable. Japan is the world's...
Japan emperor hopes for global cooperation on water at U.N. event
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
NEW YORK - Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday expressed hope for continued global cooperation toward addressing issues related to water supply and natural disasters in a video message shared during a U.N. meeting on the topic. The emperor said...
Chinese Embassy in Japan urges vigilance over natural disasters
CGTN
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck Akuseki Island in the Tokara Island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, July 3, 2025. /VCG An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 struck Akuseki Island in the...
Japan consortium to kick off gov’t-backed project to ‘boost’ its shipbuilding capacity
Offshore Energy
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July 9, 2025
A consortium consisting of ten Japanese shipbuilders, research institutes and academic institutions has unpacked a five-year initiative to ‘boost’ the competitiveness and digital transformation of the maritime industry and support the development...