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'Robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears in Japan
Monster Wolf is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
13 May 2026 at 09:22

'Robot wolves' in high demand to scare off bears in Japan

13 May 2026 at 09:22

Monster Wolf is an animatoronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.

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Giants beat Dodgers again despite Ohtani snapping cold streak
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in his last 12 games as a hitter and his second in 23 games with a trip to the plate.
13 May 2026 at 09:17

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Giants beat Dodgers again despite Ohtani snapping cold streak

13 May 2026 at 09:17

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run in his last 12 games as a hitter and his second in 23 games with a trip to the plate.

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Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss
Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by U.S. tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has its own issues.
13 May 2026 at 09:16

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Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss

13 May 2026 at 09:16

Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by U.S. tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has its own issues.

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Heatstroke doubles risks for cataracts, Japanese study finds
The study by researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology is the largest one to show a possible link between a rise in body temperature and the condition.
13 May 2026 at 09:03

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Heatstroke doubles risks for cataracts, Japanese study finds

13 May 2026 at 09:03

The study by researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology is the largest one to show a possible link between a rise in body temperature and the condition.

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Health panel approves coverage for iPS cell-derived Parkinson’s disease treatment
The approval of Sumitomo Pharma's Amchepry makes it the world's first commercialized medical product derived from iPS cells.
13 May 2026 at 09:00

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Health panel approves coverage for iPS cell-derived Parkinson’s disease treatment

13 May 2026 at 09:00

The approval of Sumitomo Pharma's Amchepry makes it the world's first commercialized medical product derived from iPS cells.

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BOJ’s policy rate likely to reach 2% by end-2027, OECD says
The report marks the OECD's first survey on Japan since January 2024, when the BOJ's policy rate was still in negative territory.
13 May 2026 at 08:31

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BOJ’s policy rate likely to reach 2% by end-2027, OECD says

13 May 2026 at 08:31

The report marks the OECD's first survey on Japan since January 2024, when the BOJ's policy rate was still in negative territory.

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SoftBank profit jumps, emboldens Son to bet more on OpenAI
SoftBank earned a net income of ¥1.83 trillion in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of ¥295.2 billion.
13 May 2026 at 08:26

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SoftBank profit jumps, emboldens Son to bet more on OpenAI

13 May 2026 at 08:26

SoftBank earned a net income of ¥1.83 trillion in its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with the average analyst estimate of ¥295.2 billion.

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Designated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages
Reports of a naphtha shortage have driven some to hoard city-designated trash bags needed in some areas to dispose of waste.
13 May 2026 at 08:04

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Designated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages

13 May 2026 at 08:04

Reports of a naphtha shortage have driven some to hoard city-designated trash bags needed in some areas to dispose of waste.

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Japan to procure 70% of its oil for June from outside Middle East
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to work to further increase the rate of crude oil procurement from alternative sources in July.
13 May 2026 at 07:47

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Japan to procure 70% of its oil for June from outside Middle East

13 May 2026 at 07:47

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to work to further increase the rate of crude oil procurement from alternative sources in July.

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Walton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets
Its 360-square-kilometer property portfolio might provide stability regardless of what the public markets do.
13 May 2026 at 07:22

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Walton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets

13 May 2026 at 07:22

Its 360-square-kilometer property portfolio might provide stability regardless of what the public markets do.

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Japan’s current account surplus hit record high in March
Data on the nation's balance of payments with the rest of world showed that the surplus climbed in March to ¥4.7 trillion, up 29.1% from a year earlier.
13 May 2026 at 07:20

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Japan’s current account surplus hit record high in March

13 May 2026 at 07:20

Data on the nation's balance of payments with the rest of world showed that the surplus climbed in March to ¥4.7 trillion, up 29.1% from a year earlier.

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Legendary figure skater Kaori Sakamoto announces marriage
The 2026 world champion revealed the personal news during her retirement news conference.
13 May 2026 at 07:10

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Legendary figure skater Kaori Sakamoto announces marriage

13 May 2026 at 07:10

The 2026 world champion revealed the personal news during her retirement news conference.

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