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Lakers deliver knockout blow to Rockets in Game 6 to set up clash with Thunder
Rui Hachimura put up 21 points for the Lakers in the victory.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls
Diplomats said the move underscores the difficulties facing U.S. efforts to oversee the truce and coordinate on aid.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Takaichi's musical diplomacy with Indonesia shows fresh bid for Asia partners
As its economic pull wanes, Japan must try new ways to connect with region
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Japan yen interventions face uphill battle against structural weakness
Interest rate differentials, trade and digital deficits behind yen's prolonged slump
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Epic Games opens Japan app store for iPhone -- with no Japanese games
New law forces Apple to allow third-party stores, but hurdles remain
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
US Secretary of State Visits Vatican: Impact on Travel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the Vatican this week for meetings. While the specific agenda remains undisclosed, high-level diplomatic engagements can sometimes lead to adjustments in international travel protocols.
Source: Japan Today
Events•
Tokyo: Samurai, Kites & Gyoza Fest (May 4-10, 2026)
Golden Week in Tokyo offers a vibrant mix of festivals and food. Experience a samurai procession in Kameido, giant kites in Kasukabe, and the Craft Gyoza Fes in Komazawa.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Turkish Drone Maker Eyes Expansion
Baibars, a Turkish agricultural drone manufacturer backed by Osaka's Exedy, aims to expand sales in the West. The company targets a $1 billion valuation and a US IPO by 2029.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Fate of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi called into question
Son and adviser say photograph published in state media is inconclusive
Source: Nikkei Asia
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