Travel Alerts•
Japan, Russia, South Korea, others agree to saury fishing cuts
Hauls to be reduced by 5% in 2026 and 10% in 2027 to replenish stocks
Source: Nikkei Asia
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NTT Data to build massive AI data center near Tokyo
Tech group eyes growing demand among cloud providers
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Noto Peninsula is ready to welcome travelers again, and these Pokémon are ready to help them do it. There are two major goals for the Pokéfuta/Poké Lids project. One of them, of course, is to put smil
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
'Rhapsody, Rhapsody’ falters between rom-com whimsy and psychodrama
Director Go Riju sets up a mismatched pair, but the film's tonal swings make their uneasy connection hard to fully invest in.
Source: The Japan Times
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Chickens go from coop to table at Inaka no Taiho
The talented Koki Watanabe offers a farmhouse-style dining experience in the woods of northern Kyoto.
Source: The Japan Times
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Oil tumbles nearly 15% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
US stocks climb to high since late February as investor sentiment gets sudden boost
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nissan cuts rare earths used in Leaf EV motor by 90%
New processing tech helps ease reliance on imports from China
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China says Japan stirs ‘trouble’ with vessel in Taiwan Strait
China is firmly opposed to the vessel's presence and has protested to Tokyo, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Electoral Reform: Lower House Seat Cut?
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Japan Innovation Party (JIP) differ on proposed Lower House seat cuts. The JIP proposes reducing proportional representation seats by 45.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
Lakers Defeat Rockets in Game 1
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their playoff series. The Rockets missed Kevin Durant, who was sidelined with a knee injury.
Source: The Japan Times
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