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Japan's Richest 2025: Wealth Up Despite Tariff Concerns
Despite a lowered economic growth forecast to 0.5% due to U.S. tariff concerns, the collective wealth of Japan's 37 richest individuals rose 14% to $228 billion by May 9, 2025, thanks to a stronger yen; Tadashi Yanai's fortune reached $48.2 billion.
Japan's Richest 2025: Wealth Up Despite Tariff Concerns
Despite a lowered economic growth forecast to 0.5% due to U.S. tariff concerns, the collective wealth of Japan's 37 richest individuals rose 14% to $228 billion by May 9, 2025, thanks to a stronger yen; Tadashi Yanai's fortune reached $48.2 billion.
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56% Bias Score
Silent Quitting Rises in Japan: A Cultural Shift in Work Ethic
A significant number of Japanese salaried workers, particularly those in their 20s, are now embracing "silent quitting," prioritizing personal time over work, leading to a cultural shift away from the traditional work ethic characterized by long hours and company loyalty.
Silent Quitting Rises in Japan: A Cultural Shift in Work Ethic
A significant number of Japanese salaried workers, particularly those in their 20s, are now embracing "silent quitting," prioritizing personal time over work, leading to a cultural shift away from the traditional work ethic characterized by long hours and company loyalty.
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36% Bias Score
Catalan President Promotes Global Economic Ties with Asia Trip
Catalan President Salvador Illa concluded a trip to Japan and South Korea, announcing future visits to China and a plan for multiple transoceanic trips annually to boost Catalan economic presence globally, focusing on collaborations and investment opportunities, despite no immediate economic gains.
Catalan President Promotes Global Economic Ties with Asia Trip
Catalan President Salvador Illa concluded a trip to Japan and South Korea, announcing future visits to China and a plan for multiple transoceanic trips annually to boost Catalan economic presence globally, focusing on collaborations and investment opportunities, despite no immediate economic gains.
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40% Bias Score
Record Rice Prices in Japan Spark Government Intervention
Due to poor harvests, increased tourism, and speculation, the price of a 5kg bag of rice in Japan has doubled since May 2024, reaching 4,285 yen ($26.20), prompting government intervention to release 300,000 tons of rice from reserves and impacting consumption patterns.
Record Rice Prices in Japan Spark Government Intervention
Due to poor harvests, increased tourism, and speculation, the price of a 5kg bag of rice in Japan has doubled since May 2024, reaching 4,285 yen ($26.20), prompting government intervention to release 300,000 tons of rice from reserves and impacting consumption patterns.
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40% Bias Score
Japan Intervenes in Rice Market to Curb Inflation Ahead of Elections
To combat soaring rice prices in Japan, the government launched a program on Monday to sell 300,000 metric tons of national reserves directly to major retailers, aiming to reduce the price of a 5kg bag to ¥2,000 by June, after prices nearly doubled since last year, reaching a record high of ¥4,285 i...
Japan Intervenes in Rice Market to Curb Inflation Ahead of Elections
To combat soaring rice prices in Japan, the government launched a program on Monday to sell 300,000 metric tons of national reserves directly to major retailers, aiming to reduce the price of a 5kg bag to ¥2,000 by June, after prices nearly doubled since last year, reaching a record high of ¥4,285 i...
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First Observation of Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flash Before Lightning Strike
Japanese researchers used a multi-sensor system to capture a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF) 31 microseconds before two electrical currents collided to form lightning in Kanazawa, solving a three-decade-old mystery about how thunderstorms generate gamma rays.
First Observation of Terrestrial Gamma-Ray Flash Before Lightning Strike
Japanese researchers used a multi-sensor system to capture a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF) 31 microseconds before two electrical currents collided to form lightning in Kanazawa, solving a three-decade-old mystery about how thunderstorms generate gamma rays.
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Tokyo Assembly Election to Determine Ishiba's Fate
The upcoming June 22nd Tokyo metropolitan assembly election is a crucial test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose declining popularity due to economic policy missteps and handling of rice prices could lead to his resignation if the ruling LDP performs poorly; the election has historically influ...
Tokyo Assembly Election to Determine Ishiba's Fate
The upcoming June 22nd Tokyo metropolitan assembly election is a crucial test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose declining popularity due to economic policy missteps and handling of rice prices could lead to his resignation if the ruling LDP performs poorly; the election has historically influ...
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60% Bias Score
China Partially Resumes Japanese Seafood Imports
China has partially lifted its ban on Japanese seafood imports, resuming them gradually after a 2023 ban due to treated radioactive wastewater release from Fukushima; while welcomed by Japan as a step toward improved relations, the ban on products from ten prefectures remains.
China Partially Resumes Japanese Seafood Imports
China has partially lifted its ban on Japanese seafood imports, resuming them gradually after a 2023 ban due to treated radioactive wastewater release from Fukushima; while welcomed by Japan as a step toward improved relations, the ban on products from ten prefectures remains.
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China to Resume Japanese Seafood Imports After Fukushima Wastewater Dispute
China will resume imports of Japanese seafood, ending a ban imposed in 2023 due to concerns about the Fukushima wastewater release; the decision follows an agreement between Japanese and Chinese officials to join UN water sampling missions and follows assurances of safety.
China to Resume Japanese Seafood Imports After Fukushima Wastewater Dispute
China will resume imports of Japanese seafood, ending a ban imposed in 2023 due to concerns about the Fukushima wastewater release; the decision follows an agreement between Japanese and Chinese officials to join UN water sampling missions and follows assurances of safety.
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44% Bias Score
Japan to Boost Rice Exports Eightfold by 2030 Amid Declining Domestic Consumption
Facing declining domestic rice consumption, the Japanese government plans to increase rice exports eightfold by 2030, targeting five specific markets while also implementing measures to reduce production costs and increase farm efficiency.
Japan to Boost Rice Exports Eightfold by 2030 Amid Declining Domestic Consumption
Facing declining domestic rice consumption, the Japanese government plans to increase rice exports eightfold by 2030, targeting five specific markets while also implementing measures to reduce production costs and increase farm efficiency.
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48% Bias Score
Weak Demand in Japanese Bond Auctions Forces BoJ to Rethink Strategy
Weak demand in recent Japanese 20 and 40-year bond auctions has sent yields soaring, forcing the Bank of Japan to rethink its debt issuance strategy amid global economic uncertainty stemming from Trump's trade policies and reduced demand from major investors.
Weak Demand in Japanese Bond Auctions Forces BoJ to Rethink Strategy
Weak demand in recent Japanese 20 and 40-year bond auctions has sent yields soaring, forcing the Bank of Japan to rethink its debt issuance strategy amid global economic uncertainty stemming from Trump's trade policies and reduced demand from major investors.
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48% Bias Score
Putin Acknowledges Setback in Russia-Japan Peace Treaty Efforts Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, acknowledging past progress on a peace treaty but citing the current political climate as an insurmountable obstacle; bilateral relations have severely deteriorated due to Japan's sanctions against Russ...
Putin Acknowledges Setback in Russia-Japan Peace Treaty Efforts Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, acknowledging past progress on a peace treaty but citing the current political climate as an insurmountable obstacle; bilateral relations have severely deteriorated due to Japan's sanctions against Russ...
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44% Bias Score
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