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Burger King: Japanese Karē-Licious Burgers

Burger King: Japanese Karē-Licious Burgers

Introducing Burger King’s new Japanese Curry burgers, featuring a humble karē sauce with a subtle spice and comforting, warm flavours.

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Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

Contenders need to attract votes from LDP grassroots, woo party bosses.

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Japan's warning of terror in M'sia: Cops say security under control

Japan's warning of terror in M'sia: Cops say security under control

Checks will be stepped up to maintain public order, adds IGP.

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Japan's vaccine minister Kono leads opinion poll on succeeding Suga

Japan's vaccine minister Kono leads opinion poll on succeeding Suga

Kono receives 27pct support in the poll.

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Japan seeks to extend Covid-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas

Japan seeks to extend Covid-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas

The government is attempting to relieve pressure on its healthcare system.

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Japan's struggling PM Suga steps down, sets the stage for a new leader

Japan's struggling PM Suga steps down, sets the stage for a new leader

His support ratings sank below 30pct as Japan struggled against Covid.

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COMMENT | Officials have to answer for the fiasco in Tokyo

COMMENT | Officials have to answer for the fiasco in Tokyo

And Malaysians can learn a thing or two about being on time.

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Apple loosens App Store payment rules in deal with Japanese

Apple loosens App Store payment rules in deal with Japanese

It's its second concession to regulators and companies in less than a week.

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Japan eyes mixed use of Covid-19 shots to speed vaccine rollout

Japan eyes mixed use of Covid-19 shots to speed vaccine rollout

The country is battling its worst wave of infections.

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Knife attacker on Tokyo commuter train wanted to kill 'happy women'

Knife attacker on Tokyo commuter train wanted to kill 'happy women'

One victim, a female university student, was seriously wounded.

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Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympics open

Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympics open

Postponed by a year due to the coronavirus, the Games are being held without spectators.

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Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters

Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters

The British ships will not have a permanent base in Japan.

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Olympics - First competitors in athletes' village infected with Covid-19

Olympics - First competitors in athletes' village infected with Covid-19

Two athletes from the same country staying in the village in the Harumi waterfront district tested positive for the virus.

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Japan economy minister defends his job after lockdown criticism

Japan economy minister defends his job after lockdown criticism

Nishimura caused an uproar last week after suggesting that banks put pressure on restaurants and bars.

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Host city Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid Covid-19 emergency

Host city Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid Covid-19 emergency

This will rob the July 23 to Aug 8 Games of their last vestige of pomp and public spectacle.

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Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

The elections are unlikely to affect the Games but are a bellwether for parliamentary polls.

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COMMENT | Three reasons why East Asia does better in fighting Covid-19

COMMENT | Three reasons why East Asia does better in fighting Covid-19

This is not a case of democratic versus authoritarian governments, as some have argued.

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As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm

As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm

The reactor needed special approval to have its lifetime extended beyond the standard 40-year limit.

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Postcards from Tokyo: Light and shadow ahead of pandemic Olympics

Postcards from Tokyo: Light and shadow ahead of pandemic Olympics

Light and shadows are the hallmarks of these Games, the second time Tokyo is the host.

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Japan to provide AstraZeneca vaccines to Malaysia if circumstances allow

Japan to provide AstraZeneca vaccines to Malaysia if circumstances allow

Vaccines to be delivered from July, says embassy.

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Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

'I believe we're the only father and son in the world to design the same Olympics venue.'

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Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics

Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics

Our government never requested the Olympic committee to deny entry of athletes - Japanese Embassy.

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Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China

Japan, Australia raise concerns about reported abuses in China

This involved reported abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang, HK's democratic institutions and Myanmar's crisis.

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Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

She accuses organisers of shunning dialogue and riding roughshod over public opinion.

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