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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Kura Sushi opens world's largest conveyor belt sushi shop

Kura Sushi opens world's largest conveyor belt sushi shop

Kura Sushi opens what it claims to be the world's largest conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Tokyo.

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Uniqlo temporarily suspends operations in Russia

Uniqlo temporarily suspends operations in Russia

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo temporarily suspends operations at 50 stores in Russia.

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Japan to compile measures against price increases

Japan to compile measures against price increases

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio tells ministers of his Cabinet to compile Japan's emergency measures against price increase...

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Bank of Japan announces fixed-rate bond-buying operations

Bank of Japan announces fixed-rate bond-buying operations

The Bank of Japan announces its operation to buy an unlimited number of government bonds at a fixed rate to put a cap on...

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Meiji makes full use of cacao pods to prevent waste

Meiji makes full use of cacao pods to prevent waste

Japanese chocolate maker Meiji is making full use of cacao pods to prevent them from going to waste.

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StarFlyer starts flight with pets

StarFlyer starts flight with pets

StarFlyer becomes the first airline to allow passengers to fly with their pets in the cabin on domestic flights in Japan...

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