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Life in JapanSoraNews24 — life in Japan· 4 days ago

This curry restaurant might have the worst location in Tokyo…or maybe the best

Alk Road finds a way to turn a negative into a positive. There are a lot of curry restaurants to choose from in Tokyo, but Spice Curry Alk Road stands out from many of its rice-and-roux rivals by virtue of its outstanding customer reviews. Diners are so satisfied that they’ve mad

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The Mainichi News Quiz: What did a Nagoya elementary school do to get parents riled up?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Oct. 27 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What annual tradition d

via The Mainichi

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LDP proposes gradual reduction of fuel subsidies

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ordered industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to consider reviewing the subsidy program.

via The Japan Times

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GMO tells account holders to prepare for the worst as hackers threaten exposure

GMO Internet Group asked account holders to back up their data, turn off their computer and pull the plug connected to the computer before noon.

via The Japan Times

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US Air Force bans BYD vehicles from Okinawa base over security concerns

NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) -- U.S. Air Force's combat wing at Kadena Air Base in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture said Monday it has banned vehicles made by China'

via The Mainichi

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On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’

The two defense ministers discussed the Nordic country's decision to allow nuclear weapons onto its soil as Japan weighs a similar policy shift.

via The Japan Times

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U.S. Marine signals involvement in murder-robbery in Okinawa

The 20-year-old Marine allegedly strangled a 39-year-old woman with a telephone cord in a hotel room in Naha early this month.

via The Japan Times

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Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington

A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital. U.S. District Judge…

via Japan Today

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South Korea's chip boom fuels forecast-beating third-quarter growth

South Korea's economy grew more than three times faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by booming semiconductor demand, central bank data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product…

via Japan Today

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Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA by Jewish-American Delegates (J Street) under the KAKEHASHI Project - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE1mcDVKTEdOcGFXbUJyaXc3Ry1DTDAyamttTTk0d0VHOEtMX0J4OFVmcUJnMFQxaEFaaUl6RnVqYVRzNUR4R3lHRmUwQVFhVDlOWnlBYTFwTC1lbmhxdXhSZ0x1bEJXNjlCbzFXQzU5MTg?oc=5" target="_blank">Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister OZORA by Je

via Visas & immigration (Google News)

Life in Japan4 days ago

Baum vending machine in a Yokohama station lets us eat cake served on a luxury cruise ship

Our favorite kind wasn’t even the one we expected, but they were all the baum-dot-com. It takes a lot to surprise us when it comes to Japanese vending machines, considering we’ve seen everything from Sriracha to sushi meals being sold in them. While the latter might sound a bit d

via SoraNews24 — life in Japan

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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season. Kane scored 73 goals for…

via Japan Today

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Carney says Trump moving closer to Canada’s trade demands as midterms loom

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration have picked up slightly, but any progress is because Washington is moving…

via Japan Today

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Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII Iwao by the U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE56aTRQd1lMWXJfai1kNkllOC01ajliNlNCOGZHZ0VSS0ZtZUVsejRpOWNBbXd1Sl9PbWRad0tBRWJGUTZEc2JDcXVmM2tETWhvUVphOHFXMlFBSVFZM2N3QXRhcDdraDdnQXo3OFhkR1c?oc=5" target="_blank">Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORI

via Visas & immigration (Google News)

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Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Attends the 13th Arctic Circle Assembly - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE1PMGNJZHZOQktPVHJkbkNEN2F2UW9obFk4WnZiVWJ2ci01cmJtSzFIemllRm82ZkY2b3Y2WENfd3RWSG80ODl2OURkLWtJd3AwS1l6VWl4YWxxU0xGQ1c2UVNtY2E?oc=5" target="_blank">Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Attends the 13th Arctic Circle Assembly</a

via Visas & immigration (Google News)

人々 · They already crossed

Honest accounts from the other side.

2022

Amara O.

Lagos → Tokyo

Product Designer · Shibuya fintech

“I thought it would feel foreign forever. Three months in, my barista already knew my order.”

2023

Mateo R.

São Paulo → Osaka

ML Engineer · Robotics studio

“Osaka humour is so close to home. The food sealed it.”

2024

Ines C.

Lisbon → Kyoto

Ceramics apprentice → studio lead

“I came to learn one kiln. I stayed for the river behind it.”

2025

Wei T.

Singapore → Fukuoka

Founding engineer · climate startup

“Fukuoka is a secret. Beach in the morning, ramen at midnight.”

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