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SBI Holdings Negotiates Bitbank Stake Acquisition
SBI Holdings is in early-stage talks to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The potential deal could result in Bitbank becoming a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, pending completion of due diligence.
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Wind Warnings Issued For Miyagi Prefecture
A wind warning has been issued for Tojyo Town in Miyagi Prefecture.
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Police Detain Suspect in Japanese Zoo Incident
A man has been arrested for allegedly incinerating his wife at a zoo in Japan.
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Retired Olympic Gold Medalists Perform In Amagasaki
Retired Olympic gold medal pair Riku Leutenauer and Miu Suzaki performed in the 'Bloom on Ice' figure skating show held today in Amagasaki. The pair, who won gold at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics, performed their first routine since retirement during the opening segment.
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Asahikawa Zoo Opens Summer Season Following Investigation
The Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, began its summer operations today. The zoo opening was delayed by two days due to a police investigation into a male employee arrested for corpse desecration.
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Shiogama Spring Festival Cancelled Due To Weather
Organizers decided to cancel the Spring Monzen Market at Shiogama Shrine because weather recovery is not expected. Organizers decided to cancel the event to ensure the safety of vendors and visitors. An autumn festival is still planned for October or November.
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China-Japan Flight Cancellations Hit 2,691 In March
A total of 2,691 flights from mainland China to Japan were cancelled during the month of March. Consequently, the number of Japanese tourists traveling to mainland China has plummeted by 90 percent.
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Japanese Hiker Found After Mountain Fall
A man was located after falling approximately 7 to 8 meters during a midnight climb in the Daiko Mountains of Nara Prefecture.
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Japanese Teenage Girls Use AI For Advice
A government survey indicates that half of teenage girls in Japan utilize artificial intelligence to seek advice.
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Researchers Replicate Wild Eel Breeding Journey
Researchers have successfully pinpointed the breeding journey of Japanese eels. The eels drift along ocean currents for approximately 3,000 kilometers before reaching freshwater rivers and lakes in East Asia.
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