Travel Alerts•
Bristol Myers Squibb to make immune cell cancer therapies in Japan
Nikon unit's facility will be first in Asia to handle entire manufacturing process
Source: Nikkei Asia
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In Indonesia, grown men race the Japanese toys they once couldn't afford
Fans of Mini 4WD cars are rebuilding childhood obsessions into a thriving hobby and competition scene
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tokyo's cherry blossoms to pop in days; full bloom by month's end
Spending on 'hanami' parties likely to fall as people tighten purse strings
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. says it can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific
Oil and gas prices have surged since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Over 200 evacuees from Middle East arrive at Narita Airport
The evacuees are Japanese nationals from Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and non-Japanese family members, the Foreign Ministry said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Rental car-medical insurance deal lures foreign tourists in Okinawa
Contract numbers top 40,000 as drivers see value in $15 a day coverage
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Honda to pay suppliers as much as $10bn over scrapped EV models
Changing market environment pushes Japanese automaker to revamp strategy
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis
The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic, which crushed South Korea 10-0 in seven innings in its quarterfinal, in the semifinals on Sunday.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
Tokyo's Iconic Station Ramen Shop Closes
A beloved ramen shop on the platform of Tokyo's Nishiarai Station is closing after 50 years. Travelers can still savor their famous flavor at a nearby branch, but the unique platform dining experience will be lost forever.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese Evacuated from Middle East on S. Korean Plane
Two Japanese citizens were evacuated from the Middle East on a South Korean military plane. This follows a 2024 agreement between Japan and South Korea to assist each other's citizens during emergencies abroad.
Source: The Japan Times
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