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Japan scrapped every regulation requiring the use of floppy disks for administrative purposes this week, catching up with the times 13 years after the country’s producers manufactured their last units.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

Japan won its ‘war’ on floppy disks, but its love of archaic tech lingers

Japan has long been known for innovation, but experts say the nation’s lasting embrace of outdated hardware may have deeper roots in culture and practicality.

BBC on MSN · 1d

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

It's taken until 2024, but Japan has finally said goodbye to floppy disks. Up until last month, people were still asked to submit documents to the government using the outdated storage devices, with more than 1,

Japan, household spending

Reuters on MSN · 9h

Japan household spending falls unexpectedly, clouds BOJ rate path

Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in May, government data showed on Friday, as higher prices continued to squeeze consumers' purchasing power, further threatening the fragile economy.

Business Insider · 11h

Japan Household Spending Falls Unexpectedly

Japan's household spending logged an unexpected decline in May as higher prices weighed on consumption, data released by the Ministry

The Straits Times · 14h

Japan’s household spending falls, clouding growth outlook

TOKYO - Japan’s household spending unexpectedly fell in May, raising the likelihood that consumption won’t be a key driver for the economy in the second quarter, and complicating the prospects for the central bank’s next interest rate hike.

Fighter jets, Japan

CNN on MSN · 12h

US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization

The US military will send dozens of its newest fighter jets to Japan as part of a $10 billion upgrade of its forces in the country, the Defense Department announced Wednesday.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

U.S. to send dozens of advanced fighter jets to Japan amid growing Asia tensions

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will deploy dozens of advanced fighter jets to multiple bases in Japan as part of a modernization plan amid growing tensions with China, North Korea and Russia.

Yahoo · 1d

USAF F-35As To Be Based In Japan Replacing Wild Weasel F-16s

A Joint Strike Fighters in Japan for the first time, the Pentagon has announced. The stealthy F-35As will supplant F-16 Viper fighters the service currently has based in that country that are optimized for the Wild Weasel air defense-hunting mission.

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Japan court orders government to pay damages for forced sterilizations under now-defunct eugenics law

In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay damages to people who were forcibly ...

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Mike Ford signs with Japan's BayStars

First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of ...

Japan's Top Court Orders Government to Compensate Disabled People Who Were Forcibly Sterilized

In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen ...

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Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits new record close, as other world markets advance

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, while most other major world markets also advanced.

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Animal advocates ask CFIA to immediately ban flights of live horse shipments to Japan

Animal rights advocates who followed four recent shipments of live horses for slaughter from Canada to Japan are calling on ...

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Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine

Japan still loves cash and vending machines, but new banknotes containing hologram technology won't work in many machines ...

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hits a record high close of 40,913.65

Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark has closed at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its most recent record close set in ...

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Tempted by Japan’s Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett once said he focused only on things that are important and knowable. Currency fluctuations aren’t one of ...

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