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Japan's Shine Muscat Controversy: Farm Minister Koizumi Responds to Backlash Over Licensing Talks Abroad

Japan’s Shine Muscat Controversy: Farm Minister Koizumi Responds to Backlash Over Licensing Talks Abroad

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TOKYO, Sept 26 – Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Shinjiro Koizumi, has responded to a wave of criticism over his ministry’s handling of a licensing discussion with New Zealand involving the beloved Shine Muscat grape variety. The controversy stems from a lack of consultation with local producers, sparking concern among farmers and regional leaders. At the […]

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‘Lives at Risk’: Japan Faces Record-Breaking Rainfall in Kagoshima, Evacuations Underway

‘Lives at Risk’: Japan Faces Record-Breaking Rainfall in Kagoshima, Evacuations Underway

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Tokyo, Aug 8 — The people of Kagoshima are facing a terrifying reality as relentless, record-breaking rains pound the southern Japanese region, prompting urgent evacuation orders and the cancellation of domestic flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its highest-level heavy rain alert — a stark warning that “lives are at risk.” Officials say this […]

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