Japan
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Japanese Banks Block Steam Payments for Adult Games: Implications for Developers and Free Speech
The intersection of financial regulations and digital commerce has sparked controversy in Japan, where banks are reportedly blocking payments from Steam for games containing adult content. This development has left Japanese adult game developers unable to access revenue from their…
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Boosting Trade and Investment: Armenia and Japan Forge Agreement to Eliminate Double Taxation
Armenia has taken a significant step towards bolstering economic ties with Japan by approving a proposal to sign a convention aimed at eliminating double taxation. This decision, ratified according to Article 7 of the Law on International Treaties during a…
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Salt: The Hidden Culprit Behind Japan’s Stroke Decline?
A fascinating phenomenon has emerged as Japan’s diet shifted towards Western patterns with increased meat and dairy consumption: stroke rates, once alarmingly high, have plummeted. This trend, seemingly paradoxical given the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease, invites a…