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Kawasaki: A Guide To Japan’s Art-Filled Industrial City
Want to see what lies outside of Tokyo, but don’t have much time to travel? Head to Kawasaki!
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Joichi Ito, linked with Epstein, to leave Japan government panel, Sankei says
The release of millions of new Epstein documents by the U.S. Justice Department revived scrutiny of Ito's ties with the late convicted sex offender.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
New Video! Tokyo Cherry Blossom Guide
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Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Vending machine in Hiroshima offers cans of air from the prefecture
The company behind the cans says they're going viral and hopes they will become the prefecture's new specialty.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
U.S. lawmakers see no Trump plan for Iran following strikes
The United States has yet to spell out a "day-after" strategy for Iran following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed much of the country's leadership, lawmakers from both major…
Source: Japan Today
Travel Alerts•
Nepal's post-Gen Z protest elections: 5 things to know
Himalayan nation may face limit in traditional balancing act between China, India and US
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Woman arrested on suspicion of strangling her 84-year-old mother
Police in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, have arrested a 58-year-old woman on suspicion of killing her 84-year-old mother at their home. According to police, Akie Kawai is accused of…
Source: Japan Today
Visa•
The Johatsu: Why People Voluntarily Disappear in Japan
Explore the johatsu phenomenon in Japan, why people choose to vanish, how they disappear and the cultural and societal factors behind it.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Visa•
Osaka Area Events for March 2026
Check out our monthly event roundup for Osaka for March 2026!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Food•
Vannelli Coffee Opens in Tokyo
Italian specialty coffee brand Vannelli Coffee has opened its first Tokyo location. This brings a taste of Italian coffee culture to Japan's already vibrant cafe scene.
Source: The Japan Times
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