Japan unveils world's first electric-powered tanker

Japan unveils world's first electric-powered tanker

Japan unveils the world's first electric-powered tanker.

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Matsutake mushroom fetches 78,000 yen in auction

Matsutake mushroom fetches 78,000 yen in auction

A matsutake fetches 78,000 yen in the first auction of the spring version of the high-end mushroom in southwestern Japan...

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Japan to ban imports of vodka from Russia starting April 19

Japan to ban imports of vodka from Russia starting April 19

The Japanese government will ban imports of 38 goods from Russia including vodka and timber starting April 19.

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Nissan Motor developing next-generation batteries for their electric vehicles

Nissan Motor developing next-generation batteries for their electric vehicles

Nissan Motor is currently developing next-generation batteries at their research facilities for use in their electric ve...

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Japanese sake maker signs sponsorship contract with New York Yankees

Japanese sake maker signs sponsorship contract with New York Yankees

Japanese sake maker Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing signs a sponsorship contract with the New York Yankees.

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Remodeled Seven Stars luxury train to tour Kyushu from autumn

Remodeled Seven Stars luxury train to tour Kyushu from autumn

Kyushu Railway will remodel the Seven Stars luxury train that will take passengers around Kyushu in southwestern Japan s...

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Glico goes straw-free for school lunch milk cartons

Glico goes straw-free for school lunch milk cartons

Japanese food supplier Glico removes single-use plastic straws for the milk cartons it produces for school lunches.

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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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