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Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota's outspoken top exec, embraced globalization wave
As head of Japan's main business lobby, Okuda aggressively pushed for change
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Harajuku’s Best Restaurants for Groups
If you’ve spent any time traveling with a group in Tokyo, you’ll know that finding somewhere to eat together can have its challenges. Particularly in popular areas like Harajuku. While Takeshita Stree
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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University of Tokyo serves as launchpad for Japan space startups
Lab previously led by 'father of satellite startups' fosters technology and talent
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Meccha Chameleon becomes global hit for Japanese indie game developer
Creators work with Google, YouTuber Hikakin as sales top 15m copies
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Intervention and higher rates might not be enough to stop yen from weakening
Fiscal questions are hanging over the market, especially after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi committed to cutting the consumption tax on groceries.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Bessent-Takaichi split on BOJ risks undermining joint yen rescue
The U.S. treasury secretary believes tightening is crucial to address the weakness in Japan's currency but the prime minister has long been wary of taking interest rates too high.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Wagyu ramen for foreign tourists appears in Kabukicho, with a very high price tag
What makes this bowl of noodles cost around twice as much as a regular ramen, and is it worth it? Ever since the pandemic eased, inbound tourism has been booming in Japan, with record numbers of overs
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Did you know? Only one Beard Papa’s in all of eastern Japan sells soft serve in a cream puff
The legendary Japanese chain known for its heavenly cream puffs has only a handful of stores where you can pair pastry with an icy treat. Japanese cream puff (“choux cream”) specialty store Beard Papa
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting
Here’s today’s reason not to skip Gifu in your Japan travel plans. As Japan becomes an increasingly popular destination for international travelers, there’s also a growing sense that some of the count
Source: SoraNews24
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US-Japan yen intervention is another defeat for Tokyo
Government must change macroeconomic policy to bolster yen
Source: Nikkei Asia
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