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Seven & I Appoints Foreign CEO, Announces Restructuring Amidst Takeover Bid
Seven & I Holdings, facing a $47 billion takeover bid from ACT, appointed its first foreign CEO, Stephen Dacus, on Thursday, announcing a significant restructuring involving asset sales, share buybacks, and a potential US listing to fend off the offer and address investor concerns.
Seven & I Appoints Foreign CEO, Announces Restructuring Amidst Takeover Bid
Seven & I Holdings, facing a $47 billion takeover bid from ACT, appointed its first foreign CEO, Stephen Dacus, on Thursday, announcing a significant restructuring involving asset sales, share buybacks, and a potential US listing to fend off the offer and address investor concerns.
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Tokyo Skytree: Japan's Lifeline During Natural Disasters
The 634-meter Tokyo Skytree, primarily a broadcast tower, ensures crucial emergency communication during natural disasters, as evidenced by its use following the 2024 Noto earthquake and the government's warnings of a potential mega-earthquake, highlighting the importance of reliable communication i...
Tokyo Skytree: Japan's Lifeline During Natural Disasters
The 634-meter Tokyo Skytree, primarily a broadcast tower, ensures crucial emergency communication during natural disasters, as evidenced by its use following the 2024 Noto earthquake and the government's warnings of a potential mega-earthquake, highlighting the importance of reliable communication i...
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108-Year-Old Woman Named World's Oldest Female Barber
108-year-old Shitsui Hakoishi from Nakagawa, Tochigi prefecture, Japan, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female barber, continuing her work despite wartime hardships and age.
108-Year-Old Woman Named World's Oldest Female Barber
108-year-old Shitsui Hakoishi from Nakagawa, Tochigi prefecture, Japan, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female barber, continuing her work despite wartime hardships and age.
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Record Wildfire Devastates Ofunato, Japan, Displacing Thousands
A massive wildfire in Ofunato, Japan, fueled by the driest winter on record and strong winds, has damaged 84 homes, displaced over 1,200 residents, and claimed one potential victim, spreading across 2,100 hectares—the largest wildfire since the late 1980s.
Record Wildfire Devastates Ofunato, Japan, Displacing Thousands
A massive wildfire in Ofunato, Japan, fueled by the driest winter on record and strong winds, has damaged 84 homes, displaced over 1,200 residents, and claimed one potential victim, spreading across 2,100 hectares—the largest wildfire since the late 1980s.
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Prince Hisahito's Coming-of-Age: Balancing Royal Duty and Dragonfly Research
On Monday, 18-year-old Prince Hisahito of Japan, second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, held his first press conference, announcing his plans to balance university studies focused on dragonfly research with his official duties, highlighting the challenges of succession within Japan's aging popu...
Prince Hisahito's Coming-of-Age: Balancing Royal Duty and Dragonfly Research
On Monday, 18-year-old Prince Hisahito of Japan, second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, held his first press conference, announcing his plans to balance university studies focused on dragonfly research with his official duties, highlighting the challenges of succession within Japan's aging popu...
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Japan Skips UN Nuclear Weapons Conference, Citing US Security Concerns
Japan will not attend a UN conference on banning nuclear weapons because it believes doing so would send the wrong message to the US, whose arsenal is essential to Japan's security, according to the government.
Japan Skips UN Nuclear Weapons Conference, Citing US Security Concerns
Japan will not attend a UN conference on banning nuclear weapons because it believes doing so would send the wrong message to the US, whose arsenal is essential to Japan's security, according to the government.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Questions U.S.-Japan Security Pact Balance
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the perceived imbalance in the U.S.-Japan security treaty, stating that the U.S. protects Japan without reciprocal protection, during a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday.
Trump Questions U.S.-Japan Security Pact Balance
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the perceived imbalance in the U.S.-Japan security treaty, stating that the U.S. protects Japan without reciprocal protection, during a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday.
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Trial to Acquire Seiyu for $2.5 Billion, Reshaping Japan's Retail Landscape
Trial Holdings will acquire Seiyu Co. for $2.5 billion, creating a retail group with over 1 trillion yen in sales by July; Trial will acquire all Seiyu shares from KKR and Walmart, expanding its presence nationwide, while pledging to retain Seiyu's brand and jobs.
Trial to Acquire Seiyu for $2.5 Billion, Reshaping Japan's Retail Landscape
Trial Holdings will acquire Seiyu Co. for $2.5 billion, creating a retail group with over 1 trillion yen in sales by July; Trial will acquire all Seiyu shares from KKR and Walmart, expanding its presence nationwide, while pledging to retain Seiyu's brand and jobs.
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China's Visa-Free Policy Fuels Surge in Japan-China Tourism
Following China's November 30th visa-free policy for Japanese citizens, allowing 30-day stays, Japanese travel agencies report a significant surge in bookings to China, reaching 20% of 2019 levels in Q1 2024—a 15-fold increase year-on-year—while Japan also introduced relaxed visa measures for Chines...
China's Visa-Free Policy Fuels Surge in Japan-China Tourism
Following China's November 30th visa-free policy for Japanese citizens, allowing 30-day stays, Japanese travel agencies report a significant surge in bookings to China, reaching 20% of 2019 levels in Q1 2024—a 15-fold increase year-on-year—while Japan also introduced relaxed visa measures for Chines...
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36% Bias Score
Japanese Scientists Discover Protein that Could Reverse Cellular Aging
Japanese scientists discovered protein AP2A1, a key driver of cellular aging; blocking it may reverse or slow aging, potentially preventing age-related diseases and extending lifespan.
Japanese Scientists Discover Protein that Could Reverse Cellular Aging
Japanese scientists discovered protein AP2A1, a key driver of cellular aging; blocking it may reverse or slow aging, potentially preventing age-related diseases and extending lifespan.
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Japan Skips UN Nuclear Weapons Ban Conference, Citing US Deterrence
Japan announced it will not attend a UN conference on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, prioritizing its security needs and reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence, despite being the only nation to have suffered nuclear attacks during World War II.
Japan Skips UN Nuclear Weapons Ban Conference, Citing US Deterrence
Japan announced it will not attend a UN conference on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, prioritizing its security needs and reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence, despite being the only nation to have suffered nuclear attacks during World War II.
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44% Bias Score
Ikee Eyes 2028 LA Olympics After Paris Games
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, a leukemia survivor, finished 12th in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics and plans to peak at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, currently training in Australia and preparing for Japan's national championships in March.
Ikee Eyes 2028 LA Olympics After Paris Games
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, a leukemia survivor, finished 12th in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2024 Paris Olympics and plans to peak at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, currently training in Australia and preparing for Japan's national championships in March.
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32% Bias Score
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