Culture•
Foreign Residents in Japan Hit Record High
Japan's foreign resident population has surged past 4 million, a historic high. This increase points to a growing internationalization of Japanese society.
Source: SoraNews24
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Food•
Tokyo's Komachi Shokudo: Home-Style Cooking
Discover Komachi Shokudo in Tokyo, a local favorite for affordable, home-style Japanese meals available all day. Experience 'ofukuro no aji' (taste of mother's cooking) with customizable set meals in a casual, diner-like setting.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
China Tariffs on Japanese Rubber Goods
China is imposing tariffs up to 30.1% on halogenated butyl rubber from Japan. The tariffs, effective from Saturday, will be in place for five years.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Hong Kong-Middle East Ties at Risk?
Hong Kong's efforts to strengthen ties with the Middle East face potential disruption due to regional instability. City officials remain committed to fostering connections and providing a secure environment for investment.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Transport•
AirTrunk Invests $8B in Japan Data Centers
Australia's AirTrunk is significantly expanding its data center presence in Japan with an $8 billion investment. This move signals strong growth in cloud computing and AI within Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Activist investor takes stake in troubled Nidec, urges governance reform
Oasis acquires 6.7% share for $1.1bn, saying it is 'significantly undervalued'
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
WBC fan favorite Satoria retires with pride and applause
The electrician who once struck out Shohei Ohtani ended his national team career with a stirring farewell at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Iran war hits Europe-Asia airfreight as Doha and Dubai limit flights
Qatar Airways, Emirates slash service; Japan Airlines shifts cargo to direct flights
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Cathay logs higher profit as Iran war jolts airlines with 'sudden shifts'
Hong Kong carrier eyes fuel surcharge hike; Qantas and other peers rush to adjust
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Iran war sparks helium supply concerns for South Korea chip sector
Strait of Hormuz shutdown constrains flow of key materials and LNG to Asia
Source: Nikkei Asia
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