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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Japan won't pay rubles to Russia for natural gas

Japan won't pay rubles to Russia for natural gas

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan intends to reject Russia's request to pay for its natural gas using rubles.

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Japan to remain involved in Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2 projects

Japan to remain involved in Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2 projects

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan will remain involved in the Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development pr...

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Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Narita International Airport

Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Narita International Airport

An American cargo plane makes an emergency landing at Narita International Airport due to hydraulic system trouble.

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