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Japanese Politician Kenji Eda Announces Retirement
Kenji Eda, former deputy leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, announced his retirement from politics.
BOJ Comments on Inflation and Monetary Policy
This comment was made in the context of ongoing economic conditions.
Japanese "Nakama-yaki" Pottery Project Launched
A new "Nakama-yaki" pottery project has been launched in Nakama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Baby Formula 'BeanStalk Sukoyaka M1' Renewed
The baby formula 'BeanStalk Sukoyaka M1' has been renewed with new ingredients, including polyamine and arachidonic acid.
Woman Fends Off Bear With Saw
A woman in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, encountered a bear while foraging for bamboo shoots.
Takamatsu Airport Restores 'Udon Broth' Faucet
Takamatsu Airport in Kagawa Prefecture has brought back its popular 'udon broth' themed faucet.
Japan To Review Cryptocurrency Linked To Prime Minister
Separately, a ZyAlpha AI cryptocurrency quantitative trading system was launched to capture positive trends. Separately, a cryptocurrency issued in the name of Prime Minister Takaichi is to be reviewed. Russia also intends to legalize cryptocurrency operations and increase control.
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Japanese Automakers Face Profit Halving in 2026
Seven major Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, are projected to see their net profits nearly halved in the 2026 fiscal year.
Book Release: 'Soseki's Mysterious Haiku'
A new book titled 'Soseki's Mysterious Haiku: Correspondence with Shiki' by Yoshiko Nishimura has been released.
Japanese Famicom Game "Baken Hisshogaku Gate In" Released
The Famicom game "Baken Hisshogaku Gate In," a horse racing prediction software, was released on May 25, 1990, by Kei Amusement Lease.