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Back to SearchJapan Blocks over 31,000 Counterfeit Imports in 2025
Japan's customs authorities blocked 31,760 imports of counterfeit and other intellectual property-infringing goods in 2025, the Finance Ministry said…
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Denso Proposes Acquiring Rohm Shares
Major auto parts maker Denso Corp. has proposed acquiring shares in major semiconductor producer Rohm Co., it was learned Friday.
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Japan OKs World's 1st iPS Cell Treatments
Japan's health ministry said Friday it has conditionally approved production and sales of two novel regenerative therapies capitalizing on induced pl…
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Japan to Send SDF Plane to Transport Nationals in Middle East
Japan will send a Self-Defense Forces aircraft to prepare for operations to transport Japanese nationals in the Middle East, Chief Cabinet Secretary …
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Japan Princess Akiko to Visit Luxembourg, Monaco
Japan's Princess Akiko will make unofficial visits to Luxembourg and Monaco from March 16 to 24, the Imperial Household Agency said Friday.
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Fukushima N-Plant Begins Final Treated Water Release for FY 2025
The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Friday started the seventh, or final, round of treated water discharge into the Pacific for fiscal 2025, i…
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Nippon Life Sues OpenAI over Legal Advice to Ex-Beneficiary
Nippon Life Insurance Co. has sued U.S. artificial intelligence developer OpenAI for allegedly giving legal advice via its ChatGPT chatbot without a …
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Japan to Draw Up Action Plan to Secure Recycled Materials
Japan plans to draw up an action plan to secure recycled materials as early as April amid China's export restrictions on rare earths.
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Tokyo Police Arrest NHK Director over Sexual Assault
Tokyo police have arrested a director at Japan Broadcasting Corp., the country's public broadcaster known as NHK, on suspicion of sexually assaulting…
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2 Japanese Nationals Detained in Iran
Two Japanese nationals are being detained in Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday.
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