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Water-Saving Rice Cultivation Method in Spotlight in Japan

The Japanese rice farming industry, saddled with an increased burden amid labor shortages and farmland consolidation, is shifting its attention to the water-saving dry field direct seeding method in hopes of securing stable rice production.

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  Japan Eases Rule on N-Plant Antiterror Facility Deadline

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  Fukushima N-Plant Begins Treated Water Discharge for FY 2026

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  Japan Expresses Hope for Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks

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  New 10-Year JGB Coupon Set at 28-Year High of 2.4 Pct

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  Takaichi, Macron Visit Space Venture in Tokyo

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  Japan Patient Groups Seek Stable Supply of Medical Materials

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  Japan Emission Trading System Begins

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  Subaru Unveils New EV, Hybrid Vehicle at N.Y. Auto Show

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  Japanese Automakers' U.S. Sales Down 5.4 Pct in 1st Quarter

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  Japan Police to Promote Structural Reform

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  Japan, Turkey Foreign Chiefs Agree on Cooperation on Iran

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  JAL, ANA to Raise Fuel Surcharges in June, July

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  LDP Gives Up FY 2026 Budget Passage This Week

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  Japan, France to Enhance Defense Cooperation

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  Macron Cites De-risking as Shared Challenge for France, Japan

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  Ogasawara Chief to Clarify Stance on N-Waste Site Survey