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Thailand's Chocolate Boom on Valentine's Day
Thailand is experiencing a surge in chocolate consumption, especially around Valentine's Day. This cultural shift offers new culinary experiences for travelers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Travel Alerts•
Japan Releases Chinese Fishing Boat Captain
Amidst bilateral tensions, Japan has released a Chinese fishing boat captain. The vessel was detained for allegedly evading inspection.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Transport•
EU 'Made in Europe' Plan Worries Honda, Toyota
Honda and Toyota express concerns over the EU's 'Made in Europe' plan. The initiative, designed to boost local industry, could impact the availability and cost of Japanese vehicles in Europe.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Bangladesh Election: Impact on Travel?
Bangladesh's BNP secured a landslide victory. What does this political shift mean for tourists planning trips?
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Taiwan opens farm, auto markets to US in finalized trade pact
Taipei commits to buying more American LNG, aircraft, power equipment
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Mobsters and trash? New NYC mayor's rise stirs Staten Island ire
Locals on the island are overwhelmingly against newly elected left-wing mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Love, engineered in the age of AI
As chatbots grow more sophisticated, some people are forming romantic bonds — and even marriages — with artificial partners.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
We go in search of the elusive cheap meal to find out what you can eat for US$3.20 in Tokyo. It wasn’t that long ago when spending less than 500 yen (US$3.20) on lunch in Japan was an easy option. Th
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Matcha mirin nama chocolate sounds, looks, and tastes fancy, but is super-easy to make. With Valentine’s Day coming up, all of Japan is thinking about chocolate…but here at SoraNews24, we’re thinking
Source: SoraNews24
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SoftBank swings to profit on valuation boost from OpenAI bet
As of December, SoftBank’s investment gain on OpenAI stood at an estimated $19.8 billion.
Source: The Japan Times
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