Travel Alerts•
Japan's Dentsu to boost finances with $1.3bn share issue after record loss
Ad agency looks to pare struggling overseas operations after M&A spree
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Junya Ogawa elected leader of Centrist Reform Alliance
The former CDP lawmaker pledged to strengthen the CRA’s internal structure as the party reels from its election defeat.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Britain needs so much more than a new prime minister
Britain has had four failed prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016 not counting Starmer.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'
Dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
NBA Tackles Tanking: Impact on Japan Games?
The NBA is addressing teams intentionally losing to improve draft picks. This could affect the quality and excitement of future NBA games held in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Osaka Stabbing: Teen Dead, Two Injured
A stabbing incident in Osaka has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. Police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the crime.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shizuoka Police Raid Ex-Mayor's Home
Police raided the home of Ito's ousted mayor, Takubo, amid allegations of a falsified academic background. The investigation raises questions about local governance in this popular onsen town.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
SailGP NZ: Australia Wins, Crash Injures Sailors
Australia won the SailGP New Zealand event, but the victory was overshadowed by a collision between New Zealand and France. Two sailors were injured in the incident.
Source: Japan Today
Travel Alerts•
US-Aligned States Forming Across Eurasia
A new bloc of US-aligned states is emerging across Eurasia. This development could impact international relations and travel policies.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Bonbon Drop Craze Disrupts Japan Retail
Japanese retailers are struggling with a surge in demand for Bonbon Drop stickers, leading to temporary sales suspensions. Counterfeit products are also spreading as resale prices soar.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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