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Universal Music just opened a retail ‘superstore’ for ‘super fans’ in Tokyo – plus its second flagship Rolling Stones store
Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music rightsholder, just opened a new concept retail store in Japan that it says will be “dedicated to supporting music super-fans”. Continue to article... “Japanese music fans are globally known for their dedicated fandom and this store will only help to strengthen the connection between our artists and their ...
Japanese man faces 3 years in prison after licking soy sauce bottle in sushi restaurant
A 21-year-old man who filmed himself licking a soy sauce bottle at a conveyor-belt sushi chain in Nagoya, Japan has been sentenced to three years in prison. In its ruling, the Nagoya District Court ... ( read original story ...)
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Bank of Japan’s Unwavering Stance: Upholding Ultra-loose Monetary Policy Amid Global Uncertainty
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Osaka Expo construction costs expected to rise to over $1.5 billion
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Universal Music Japan opens UMG retail destination in Tokyo, dedicated to serving music super-fans
The Universal Music Store HARAJUKU opened today – Friday October 20 th in Tokyo's most vibrant, creative and culturally renowned district. The Store features RS No.9 HARAJUKU - making its debut in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo construction bill rises again, cost of materials cited
Japan is facing a bigger bill for the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, after the construction estimate rose to 235 billion yen ($1.6 billion), a near-doubling of the initial figure. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida asks party to consider possible income tax cut
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Japan’s property market shows signs of overheating -BOJ
Japan's property market is showing signs of overheating because of an inflow of foreign money and growing investments by major real estate developers, the central bank warned on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Influencers and ‘Degenerates’ Flock to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
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Japan’s property market shows signs of overheating, says BOJ
Japan’s property market is showing signs of overheating because of an inflow of foreign money and growing investments by major real estate developers, the central bank warned on Friday. The findings ...
Japan’s foreign minister to attend Cairo meet on Middle East conflict
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Japanese business delegation explores Sri City
Tirupati: A group of 23 Japanese business representatives, led jointly by Murahashi Yasuyuki, Director General of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Osaka; and Tomita Minoru, ( read original story ...)