Japan announces additional sanctions against Russia

Japan announces additional sanctions against Russia

Japan announces additional sanctions against Russia, with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio saying the country will gradually...

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Japan to release 15 million barrels from oil reserves

Japan to release 15 million barrels from oil reserves

Prime Minister Kishida says Japan will release 15 million barrels from its oil reserves to cooperate in preventing crude...

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JR East to raise fares to cover barrier-free costs

JR East to raise fares to cover barrier-free costs

East Japan Railway announces that it will raise the fares of all JR lines in Tokyo by 10 yen by March 2023.

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Japanese convenience store chains hike prices

Japanese convenience store chains hike prices

Japanese major convenience store chains begin raising the prices of various products in their stores.

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Vegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric

Vegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric

From sneakers made from pineapple leaves to backpacks made from vegan grape leather -- an exhibition in Tokyo showcases ...

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Tohoku Shinkansen to resume operations on all lines on April 14

Tohoku Shinkansen to resume operations on all lines on April 14

East Japan Railway says it will resume operations on all lines of the Tohoku Shinkansen starting April 14, about a week ...

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Lawson tests reusable coffee cups

Lawson tests reusable coffee cups

Major convenience store chain operator Lawson begins testing reusable coffee cups as part of efforts to reduce plastic w...

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Narita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded

Narita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded

Narita International Airport's Terminal 3 serving low-cost carriers is expanded to deal with the anticipated increase in...

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Tokyo Stock Exchange reorganized into three sections

Tokyo Stock Exchange reorganized into three sections

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is reorganized into three sections from the previous four as part of efforts to attract foreign...

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New law to reduce plastic comes into effect

New law to reduce plastic comes into effect

The Plastic Resource Circulation Act, which requires businesses to reduce the use of 12 single-use plastic products goes...

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