Travel Alerts•
Itochu eyes IP leap with social media character Opanchu Usagi
Japanese trading house to turn popular pink bunny into anime
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Nuclear nonproliferation meeting at U.N. comes amid raging global wars
The ongoing war in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear program and the war there, non-nuclear states' fears over proliferation and North Korea's developing arsenal could all be deal-breakers.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Shibuya Station's Mysterious Mosquito Buzz: Explained
Experiencing a strange high-pitched noise at Shibuya Station? You're not alone. Ongoing construction and potential pest deterrents are contributing to a 'mosquito buzz' affecting visitors, especially younger travelers.
Source: SoraNews24
Events•
Tokyo Spring Festivals: Meiji Shrine & Ōme!
Golden Week in Tokyo kicks off with major festivals! Don't miss the Meiji Shrine Spring Grand Festival and the Ōme Grand Festival.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Travel Alerts•
Malacca Strait: Key Trade Route in Focus
The Hormuz crisis highlights the Malacca Strait's importance. It's the shortest sea route between East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Trump's Posts Impacting Markets: Travel Sector?
President Trump's market influence continues. Fluctuations could affect travel stocks and currency exchange rates for Japan trips.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Priest enlightened himself of the burdens incurred when paying for insurance. I think most of us view Buddhist priests as centered people who aren’t swayed by the materialistic temptations that cause
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
Google, Microsoft to be among bidders to lease SoftBank US data center
Winners, to be chosen by end of month, will cover costs of semiconductors in facility
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Nomura posts record full-year profit on Japan market rebound
Japan's biggest brokerage has been benefiting from volatile global markets and a boom in investing and dealmaking at home.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Panel questions profitability of Hokkaido Shinkansen project
Rising prices, which are one of the reasons for the increase in the project's cost, may also push profitability upward through an increase in fare and real estate income.
Source: The Japan Times
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