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Japanese hotel offers toys their own beds, but it will cost you
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Japanese knotweed heat map shows the hotspots in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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July 17, 2025
A heat map that discloses which areas of the UK are hotspots for Japanese knotweed has revealed Stoke-on-Trent is an area of concern. Japanese knotweed, an invasive species native to East Asia, has the potential to cause damage to buildings as...
DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution
Euronews
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July 20, 2025
It all started in 2014 when Dave Hakkens, then a student at the Eindhoven Design Academy, released his design for a plastic recycling machine to the world for free. The aim was to make plastic recycling available to local communities at scale by...
Japan insurer to launch policy linked to bear culling
Japan Times
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July 17, 2025
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance said Thursday that it will sell to local governments a policy to cover property damage caused by bullets fired during wild bear extermination. The move comes as the revised wildlife protection and management...
Poll Reveals Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Lose Upper House Grip
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s governing alliance—comprised of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito—is poised to lose its majority in the House of Councillors following Sunday’s election, according to multiple media projections....
Iconic Japanese Sports Cars You Can Import for Cheap
CarBuzz
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July 20, 2025
JDM, or Japanese domestic market. It's a three-letter acronym synonymous with some of the most amazing Japanese performance cars that were initially only offered for sale in Japan. Think Nissan GT-R R34, Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) and the Honda NSX-R. Cars...
Cities with Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants; Japan Dominates
Tempo.co
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July 20, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Michelin Guide has long become a global reference for restaurants and dining places. First published in 1900, the book has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Currently, the Michelin Guide covers 18,106 restaurants...
Japan’s Tourist Numbers Hit Record High
News Central TV
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July 16, 2025
Japan welcomed a record 21.5 million tourists in the first six months of this year, marking a significant 21% increase compared to the same period last year. The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) confirmed on Wednesday that this is the...
Elections Today in Japan : Prime Minister Ishiba on the Line After Pivotal Vote
Tunisie Numerique
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July 20, 2025
Japanese voters head to the polls this Sunday, July 20, 2025, to renew half of the 248 seats in the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the national parliament. While the outcome of the vote does not directly impact the composition of the...
Asia Week Ahead: Key Data On South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, While China Holds Lending Rate Steady
myMotherLode - California
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Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:49 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The highlights of the week are data on South Korean GDP, Japanese inflation, and Taiwanese industrial production and exports. China is expected to hold its prime lending rate steady....
Japan Election Impact On JPY And Nikkei 225
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- DailyFX (IG)) Political uncertainty grips Japan ahead of election Japan's Upper House election on 20 July represents a pivotal moment for the country's political landscape. The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and...
NEC and consortium put SEA-Japan submarine cable into operation
iTWire
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July 20, 2025
Japan tech giant NEC and the SJC2 consortium have announced completion of construction and start of operations for the Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2 (SJC2), a high-capacity optical submarine cable connecting the Asia region. SJC2’s main trunk links...
Chinese Embassy in Japan issues warning for citizens amid natural disasters
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a warning for Chinese nationals living in or visiting the country to remain cautious due to an increase in natural disasters, particularly earthquakes affecting southwestern Japan. Since June 21,...
Japan – International Land Alliance Unveils New Revenue Model Featuring 100 Rental Homes in Cabo Oasis
Web NewsWire
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July 17, 2025
International Land Alliance Unveils New Revenue Model Featuring 100 Rental Homes in Cabo Oasis SAN DIEGO, CA, July 16, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL), (“ILAL” or the “Company”), an international land...
The parts of Leicestershire worst hit by invasive Japanese Knotweed
Leicestershire Live
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July 20, 2025
Hundreds of sightings of an invasive plant have been made in Leicestershire - and a new map has revealed the worst hit areas. A warning has been issued to homeowners over Japanese Knotweed as there an average of one report for every square mile in...
Japan ‘a target of foreign election interference’ online;Bots Found Pushing Posts Fomenting Japan-U.S. Division
The Japan News
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July 17, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki at a press conference on July 7 The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:54 JST, July 17, 2025 Japan is among the targets of foreign interference in elections, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary...
Beach, Nature, Or City Trip? Where People Vacation
Zero Hedge
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Vacation preference varies among nations - while some prefer to head to the beach, other are more likely to book a city trip or spend their time off in nature. As Statista's Katharina Buchholz reports, the biggest preference for lounging by the...
The U.S. birthrate has dropped to its lowest level ever: Why should we care?
Deseret News - Utah
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July 27, 2025
The U.S. fertility rate has now hit an all time low of 1.6 children per woman, as of new data released this week. This follows a pattern of birthrates declining to below replacement levels in both the developed and developing world. The United...
Social Development Bank Participates in "Expo 2025" in Osaka, Japan
Eye of Riyadh
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The Social Development Bank (SDB) is participating as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official delegation, organized by the Ministry of Culture, at Expo 2025 — held in Osaka, Japan — from 8 to 17 July. This national presence aims to...
Minimalism is marketing’s modern doctrine: Why are brands simplifying their visual image?
The New Zealand Herald
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July 27, 2025
Why are brands going minimal? Dr Sandra Smith, a senior marketing lecturer at the University of Auckland Business School, attributes the adoption of minimalism to a mix of “digital adaptability” and consumers’ growing preference for “clean,...