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<title>Japan Showcases J-Beauty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japanese cosmetics brands are drawing renewed attention as global beauty standards, as a Tokyo-based experiential tour beginning on April 8th invites leading influencers from Europe and beyond to explore Japan’s distinctive skincare philosophy and cultural approach to beauty. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-09 17:30:18</pubDate>
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<title>SoftBank Applies for Tie-Up With TEPCO</title>
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<description><![CDATA[SoftBank has applied for a capital alliance with Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, according to sources familiar with the matter, following the utility’s call for external partnerships as part of its management restructuring plan. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<title>Mizuho Raises Long-Term Prime Rate to 3%</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mizuho Bank announced on April 9th that it will raise its long-term prime rate, a benchmark for corporate lending, by 0.2 percentage points to 3% annually, reflecting the recent upward trend in interest rates, with the change set to take effect on April 10th. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-09 17:44:07</pubDate>
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<title>FamilyMart Posts Record Profit on Strong Sales Driven by Ohtani Campaigns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[FamilyMart reported record earnings for the fiscal year ending February 2026 on April 8th, with operating profit rising 18% from a year earlier to 100.2 billion yen, driven by strong sales of rice balls promoted through advertising featuring Shohei Ohtani and successful food portion increase campaigns. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-08 20:03:15</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo Metro Invests in 24-Hour Gym Operator to Diversify Revenue</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tokyo Metro announced on April 8th that it has entered into a capital and business alliance with Fit, an operator of 24-hour unmanned gyms, investing 1.5 billion yen as part of efforts to diversify revenue beyond its core railway operations. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<title>Japan’s 10-Year Government Bond Yield Rises to 2.430%, Highest in 27 Years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japan’s long-term interest rates climbed to their highest level in roughly 27 years on April 7th, as concerns over rising inflation triggered a broad sell-off in government bonds. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-07 13:23:01</pubDate>
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<title>Tokyo's Water Reservoir Lowest Since Heisei Era</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tokyo’s Ogouchi Dam, a key water source for the capital, has fallen to its lowest level since the Heisei era, raising concerns over potential water shortages as rising temperatures intensify pressure on supply. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-07 13:14:34</pubDate>
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<title>Rice Prices Expected to Decline Over Next Three Months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A survey of industry participants indicates that rice prices are expected to decline over the next three months, reflecting a continued bearish outlook across the sector. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-06 07:25:47</pubDate>
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<title>Iran Attacks Drives Up Naphtha Prices </title>
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<description><![CDATA[As the Iran conflict shows signs of prolonged escalation, Japan’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil is driving a sharp surge in naphtha prices—an essential raw material for plastics—forcing manufacturers to implement unprecedented price hikes of over 30% while raising concerns that widespread cost increases and potential shortages across food packaging, medical supplies, and daily goods could intensify from May onward if supply disruptions persist. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-05 05:33:53</pubDate>
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<title>Toyota Begins Reverse Imports of U.S.-Made Tundra and Highlander in Japan</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148820.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Toyota Motor has begun selling two vehicle models manufactured at its U.S. plants in Japan, marking a shift toward so-called "reverse imports" as part of efforts to improve trade relations between Japan and the United States. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-04 04:14:18</pubDate>
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<title>Tuna Prices Surge as Iran Crisis Ripples Through Japan’s Hotels</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148814.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fresh tuna, glistening in vivid red, is served in unlimited portions, but resort hotels in Japan are beginning to feel the strain as escalating tensions involving Iran push up costs across the supply chain. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-03 06:02:31</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese Companies Welcome New Employees in Style</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148802.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the new fiscal year began on April 1st, companies across Japan welcomed fresh employees with distinctive entrance ceremonies while some firms drew attention by offering sharply increased starting salaries. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-02 03:14:12</pubDate>
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<title>KDDI: 99.7% of Advertising Business Revenue Was Fictitious Transactions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[KDDI announced the results of an investigation into an accounting fraud involving its subsidiaries, revealing that 99.7% of revenue in its advertising agency business was generated through fictitious transactions. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-01 03:08:26</pubDate>
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<title>Cool Japan Strategy Expands Overseas Push for Fashion and Cosmetics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Japanese government is stepping up efforts to expand overseas markets for fashion and cosmetics as part of its broader Cool Japan strategy, with discussions held on March 31st to review progress toward its goals. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-04-01 03:32:38</pubDate>
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<title>JR East Launches “teppay” to Challenge PayPay and Rakuten Pay</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148781.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[JR East is set to enter the QR code payment market under the name “teppay,” as competition intensifies following the withdrawal of services such as LINE Pay, raising questions over whether the railway operator can carve out a position while differentiating the service from its widely used Suica platform. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-31 03:36:26</pubDate>
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<title>Will Iran Crisis Trigger a Spike in Power Costs in Japan?</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148777.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Long-running tensions surrounding Iran are expected to push up household electricity bills, with Japanese power companies bracing for higher costs this summer as crude oil prices remain elevated, even as Japan has shifted its energy mix toward renewables, now accounting for more than 20% of total power generation following the Great East Japan Earthquake. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 17:09:23</pubDate>
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<title>Nikkei Plunges Over 2,800 Points on 'Black Monday'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japan’s benchmark stock index plunged sharply at the start of the week, at one point dropping more than 2,800 points, as surging crude oil prices driven by tensions surrounding Iran rattled markets and raised fresh concerns over the stability of alternative energy supply routes. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 13:13:37</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Holds Eight Months of Oil Reserves but Faces Material Shortages</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A month has passed since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, and while Japan holds oil reserves equivalent to roughly eight months of domestic consumption, concerns are growing that rising crude prices and supply disruptions could begin to affect everything from plastic bottles to medical IV tubes. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 13:09:17</pubDate>
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<title>Hokkaido Town Pushes New Undersea Tunnel to Speed Up Bullet Train Travel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Hokkaido Shinkansen marked its 10th anniversary on March 26, as a town in southern Hokkaido known for its deep ties to tunnel construction put forward a bold proposal to build a second undersea tunnel to help achieve faster travel between Sapporo and Tokyo. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 00:26:29</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Faces Unprecedented Oil Supply Crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Japan’s oil supply is facing what experts describe as the largest crisis in its history, as global competition for energy intensifies following the attack on Iran, triggering widespread disruptions across logistics networks and medical services. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-29 03:33:03</pubDate>
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<title>10 Most Popular Project Management Tools in Japan</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148768.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Many project teams remember when work was primarily based on email chains, phone calls, and endless spreadsheets. However, digital transformation is rapidly changing the way businesses manage plans, tasks, and priorities. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 03:33:15</pubDate>
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<title>Practical Ways to Improve the Productivity of Your Construction Team</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148769.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[In construction, the cost of even the smallest error is measured not only in money but also in time, reputation, and often the safety of people. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-30 03:37:11</pubDate>
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<title>Yen Weakens Past 160 Per Dollar</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148745.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[The yen weakened sharply on Friday, briefly falling past 160 to the dollar, as concerns grew that instability in the Middle East would persist and weigh on global markets. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-28 01:37:48</pubDate>
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<title>Japan's Electricity and Gas Prices to Rise in April</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Electricity and gas bills across Japan are set to rise in April, as government subsidies introduced to ease the impact of rising prices come to an end. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-28 01:31:57</pubDate>
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<title>Japan Ramps Up Coal Power Output To Conserve LNG</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148752.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Takaichi announced on March 27th that Japan will increase the operating rate of coal-fired power plants in preparation for a prolonged de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce reliance on liquefied natural gas. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-28 02:35:41</pubDate>
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<title>Three Transport Groups in Japan Warn of Diesel Hoarding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Fuel prices have surged to levels that could begin to impact transportation infrastructure, as industry groups warn of worsening supply constraints and mounting financial pressure. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-28 01:44:57</pubDate>
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<title>Japan's Healthcare Sector Hit by Rising Plastic and Rubber Prices</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148734.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Medical institutions across Japan are coming under increasing financial strain as rising prices for plastic and rubber—key materials in essential medical supplies—begin to weigh heavily on operations, prompting the government to release national oil reserves on March 26th in an effort to curb inflation and stabilize supply. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-26 13:06:39</pubDate>
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<title>Sony and Honda Scrap Joint EV Development Project</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148724.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sony and Honda have decided to halt their jointly developed electric vehicle project, with their joint venture Sony Honda Mobility announcing on March 25th that it will cancel the development and launch of its new EV, the "AFEELA 1," as a reassessment of Honda’s EV strategy made it difficult to continue utilizing Honda’s technology and production support, ultimately leading to the conclusion that commercialization would be unfeasible. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-25 17:37:44</pubDate>
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<title>Seibu Shibuya to Close in September After 58 Years</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148715.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Seibu & Sogo announced that it will close its Seibu Shibuya store in September, bringing an end to the 58-year history of what was once a symbol of the district and marking the disappearance of traditional department stores from Shibuya. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-25 12:33:57</pubDate>
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<title>Why Italian Furniture Has Quietly Conquered Japan's High-End Interior Design Scene</title>
<link>https://newsonjapan.com/article/148714.php</link>
<description><![CDATA[Italian furniture exports to Japan have grown steadily for over a decade, but this growth has not been driven by aggressive retail expansion. (News On Japan)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2026-03-25 12:30:09</pubDate>
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