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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.60%
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Japan court deems gender change rule invalid in landmark case
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Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, continuing its rebound from a three-week low, as it tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, while Beijing's 1 trillion yuan ($136.8 billion) fiscal package provided an additional tailwind.
Tokyo Film Festival Rebounds After Navigating Current Affairs Obstacle Course, Says Ichiyama Shozo: ‘China’s Revival Happened at the Right Time for Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Japan weighs spending of $33 bln on measures to fight inflation -sources
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Japan Aims for $10 Billion in Subsidies for TSMC Plant, Rapidus
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Japan investigates foreign YouTubers accused of dodging train fares and stealing food
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Kokusai Electric shares up 29% after Japan’s biggest IPO in years
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