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India's gas shortage threatens jobs as restaurants struggle
Owners and workers say situation brings back memories of COVID-19 era
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Spring Escapes: Top 9 Day Trips from Tokyo
Get ready for our all-time favorite spring day trips from Tokyo. Spring is the best time to travel in Japan — fight us if you like, but you know deep down that it’s true. The millions of flowers, the
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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China retail sales rise, boosted by Lunar New Year holiday
Goods sales grow 2.8% but still weakest for Jan-Feb period in decades, excluding COVID
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Billy Crystal and Barbra Streisand lead an emotional and expanded Oscars in memoriam
Billy Crystal remembered his best friend Rob Reiner in an extended and emotional in memoriam at the Oscars on Sunday, with Barbra Streisand honoring her friend and co-star…
Source: Japan Today
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Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post
The role is pivotal in Thailand’s parliamentary system, setting legislative agendas and scheduling key votes for the lower house, including to select the prime minister.
Source: The Japan Times
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Myanmar parliament convenes for first time in 5 years
Fuel restrictions, inflation pose challenges for military-led government
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The Best Sumo Restaurants in Tokyo
In Tokyo, there are a lot of sumo-themed restaurants serving up classic sumo cuisine, live demonstrations, and the chance to step into the ring. We compare the options, to help you decide on your next
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The Matcha Shortage in Japan—Everything You Need To Know
Heard about the matcha shortage in the world? Can you still buy it in Japan? What about other types of green tea? Here’s what you need to know about this hot topic — updated for 2026. The current mat
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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South Africa beats Fiji to win rugby sevens world series. New Zealand wins women's title
South Africa won the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series, holding out against a late rally from Fiji on Sunday to win the final at the last tournament…
Source: Japan Today
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The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Before you erupt like Psyduck, take a seat on Psyduck. Pokémon is, at its core, an adventure series. It’s set in a world where adolescents leaving home to become drifters is seen as a positive, charac
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