Travel Alerts•
Japan's farmed salmon taps into growing appetite at home and abroad
Imports face headwinds while Japanese cuisine's popularity in Asia may spur demand
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Netherlands under the radar as they chase long-awaited World Cup crown
Three-time runners-up the Netherlands head into another World Cup with reasons to be hopeful of a long-awaited first global title, but not among the favorites to lift the…
Source: Japan Today
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Government to submit draft extra budget for fiscal 2026 on June 3
Totaling over ¥3 trillion, the draft extra budget is aimed at increasing reserve funds in light of Middle East tensions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sinner, Sabalenka power into French Open second round
Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also made a winning start at Roland…
Source: Japan Today
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10 Great Learning Apps for Raising Bilingual Kids in Japan
Technology doesn’t have to be the bad guy. Use learning apps to support the education of your bilingual kids in Japan today.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Rare <i>komusubi</i> title win bodes well for Wakatakakage’s future
Wakatakakage is just the 11th man since 1931 to claim sumo's most important prize while ranked at komusubi.
Source: The Japan Times
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Philippine President Marcos, wife welcomed to Japan by imperial couple
A welcome ceremony was held Wednesday at the Imperial Palace for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos, who are visiting Japan as state guests.…
Source: Japan Today
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Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
A taste of the U.S. via Okinawa. Our intrepid reporter Mr. Sato was recently in Fussa, a part of Tokyo west of the downtown area, where he discovered Tampopo, a retro pachinko parlor that lets you try
Source: SoraNews24
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Iran says ’low’ possibility of return to war with U.S.
The statement came a day after Iran accused the U.S. of breaching the ceasefire in place since April.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s insane Garlic Ramen is a meal, and an aroma, you’ll never forget[Taste test]
There aren’t enough breath mints in the world to save us, but we’re going in anyway. Japanese folk wisdom holds that garlic is a food that boosts physical stamina, and it’s supposed to be helpful in d
Source: SoraNews24
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