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Mouriya Celebrates 140 Years of Serving Kobe Beef in Japan
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Among the many teppanyaki restaurants in Japan, Mouriya stands out for a reason. For over a century, we have been dedicated to serving only the highest-quality beef — including...
Visit by Member of the House of Representatives of Japan Kobayashi Takayuki under the S R Nathan Fellowship, 10 to 11 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 10, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives of Japan Kobayashi Takayuki is visiting Singapore under the S R Nathan Fellowship (SRNF) from 10 to 11 August 2025, at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. The SRNF is a...
Japan’s PM calls on Trump to modify executive order of imposing higher tariffs
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to amend his executive order imposing higher tariffs on Japanese goods, as Washington’s new 15% tariffs on Japanese exports took effect, Kyodo News...
Japan Calls on Trump to Reconsider New 15 Percent Tariffs
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on US President Donald Trump to reconsider the recently imposed higher tariffs from Washington, as reported by media. This appeal coincides with the implementation of the US’s 15%...
Two Japanese Boxers Die from Brain Injuries
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A second professional boxer from Japan has passed away due to a brain injury sustained during a sporting event in Tokyo. Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after being knocked out in the eighth round of his match against Yoji Saito on...
Japanese F-2A Fighter Crashes in Pacific
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Japanese combat aircraft plunged into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday amid a scheduled training operation, according to the nation’s air force. The single-seat F-2A fighter, operated by the Self-Defense Forces, went down off the eastern...
Japanese Military Jet Goes Down in Pacific During Training
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Japanese F-2A fighter jet crashed into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday during a routine training mission, the country’s air force confirmed. According to media, the single-engine jet from Japan’s Self-Defense Forces went down off the...
Japan commemorates eightieth anniversary of Hiroshima’s nuclear bombing
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday, honoring the victims and issuing a stark warning against the renewed threat of nuclear war as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate. At...
Japan Posts Steepest Population Drop on Record
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has experienced its steepest population drop on record, with numbers shrinking by approximately 908,000, according to new government data released Wednesday. The country’s total population now stands at 120.65 million, marking the...
Japan Reports 1.3 Percent Decline in June Real Wages
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan experienced a 1.3 percent year-on-year decline in real wages for June, marking the sixth consecutive month of falling purchasing power as wage increases lagged behind inflation, despite the typical boost from the summer bonus...
Japan Records 3.9 Percent Drop in May Welfare Applications
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan received 23,028 welfare applications in May, reflecting a 3.9% decline from the same month in the previous year, according to official figures released Wednesday. Despite the year-on-year drop, this number represents the...
Japan Calls for Nuclear Disarmament on Hiroshima 80th Anniversary
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Japanese leaders once again called for a world free of nuclear weapons as the nation observed the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed Japan’s steadfast dedication...
Japan Renews Plea for Nuclear-Free World
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Japanese authorities reiterated their dedication to achieving a planet free of nuclear arms as the country observed the 80th commemoration of the American atomic strike on Hiroshima. According to a news agency, Prime...
Japanese officials call for nuclear-free world on Hiroshima eightieth anniversary
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese officials reiterated their commitment to a world without nuclear weapons. Speaking at a commemorative event on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized...
Japan Witnesses All-Time High Temperature
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan on Tuesday experienced its highest temperature ever recorded, with the mercury soaring to 41.8°C (107.2°F) in the Gunma region. This mountainous, inland prefecture located on Japan's main island, Honshu, surpassed the previous...
Japan Pushes for Prompt Auto Tariff Cut
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief negotiator on tariffs announced on Tuesday that he is departing for the United States later in the day to advocate for a prompt lowering of automobile tariffs, in accordance with a recently established bilateral trade...
Japan vows continuous backing of Ukraine’s lasting peace
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has pledged to maintain its backing for Ukraine in its pursuit of “a just and lasting peace,” following a proposal from Kyiv to collaborate on drone production. This commitment was expressed by Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya...
Japan Records Increase in Supermarket Rice Prices
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The average retail price for rice at supermarkets across Japan climbed to 3,625 yen (roughly 24.6 USD) per 5 kg in the week ending July 27, breaking a 10-week streak of stable or falling prices, official figures reveal. Between July 21...
Japan Presses for U.S. Auto Tariff Reductions
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's top trade negotiator announced Tuesday he will travel to the United States later in the day to press for the prompt implementation of agreed-upon auto tariff reductions, as outlined in a recent bilateral trade agreement, according...
Japan Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s Pursuit of Peace
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to supporting Ukraine’s pursuit of a “just and lasting peace in Ukraine,” as Ukrainian officials proposed a partnership with Tokyo on drone manufacturing. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya delivered...