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Retro barbers, executive facials: Pamper dad with a Tokyo spa day

Despite forward-thinking on male grooming, Japan markets these pampering services largely toward women — but here are a few places dad might enjoy this Father s Day.

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Tokyo ordered to pay damages to South Asian woman over police response

Tokyo ordered to pay damages to South Asian woman over police response

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Tokyo homebuyers split on purchase plans as living costs soar, survey shows

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Bad weather forces postponement of JAXA H3 rocket launch

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Marubeni in talks to acquire Carlyle-backed TiAuto

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Sumitomo Life to mull using AI tech to support sales agents

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Race to secure 2025 rice crop heats up, lifting prices

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Ueda keeps door open for BOJ rate hike as decision nears

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