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Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture ...

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Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Lifestyle” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TKLF), a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, sundry products, luxury products, electronic products, ...

Japan is analysing feedback from the food industry on plans for new – albeit voluntary – front-of-pack nutrition labels. The deadline for submissions to Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency on its plan ...

"Gashapon Department Store Ikebukuro Sohonten," a capsule toy specialty store, is seen in Tokyo's Toshima Ward, Aug. 1, 2025. (Mainichi/Reina Kamoda) TOKYO -- The capsule toy market in Japan has seen ...