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Popular Japanese Love Superstitions You Probably Didn’t Know
Here's a breakdown of all the best, worst and weirdest love superstitions in Japan.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Dodgers Stadium: Super Mario Yoshi Bobblehead Giveaway!
Nintendo's Yoshi gets a baseball makeover! On March 31st, the first 40,000 fans at the Dodgers game against the Cleveland Guardians will receive a special Yoshi bobblehead figure wearing a Dodgers uniform.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
US-Iran Tension: Impact on Asia Travel?
Rising tensions between the US and Iran, along with US policy in Venezuela and Cuba, are seen as a broader strategy impacting China. Travelers in Asia should monitor developments for potential disruptions.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Toyota & Nvidia Invest in AI Startup
Toyota Group and Nvidia invest $1 billion in Advanced Machine Intelligence. The startup aims to develop a new generation of AI systems.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
China Exports Surge: Impact on Japan Travel?
China's exports jumped 22% in early 2026, signaling economic shifts. How might this affect travel costs and availability in Japan?
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round, Djokovic fights through
World number one Carlos Alcaraz swept past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday as Novak Djokovic battled back…
Source: Japan Today
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Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says
Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its crude supplies, with roughly 70% shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
U.S. Central Command denies Iranian claim of captured American soldiers
A spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, said: "The Iranian regime is doing everything it can to peddle lies and deceive. This is yet another clear example."
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Taiwan beats South Korea 5-4 in the 10th on 2 sacrifice bunts
Taiwan defeated South Korea 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday in the World Baseball Classic with Chieh-Hsien Chen — who began as the designated runner — scoring the winning run…
Source: Japan Today
Culture•
Iran body selecting supreme leader reaches decision, name not announced
Mojtaba Khamenei has been touted as a possible successor to his father, who became supreme leader in 1989.
Source: The Japan Times
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