Travel Alerts•
Indonesian telcos' home broadband push hits Iran war hurdles
Rising costs of optical fiber and other materials force companies to slow expansion
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Visa•
Japan Startup Visa (2026): How to Start a Business in Japan
Learn how Japan’s Startup Visa works in 2026, including requirements, application steps and how to transition to a Business Manager visa.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
Culture•
Australia targets 3% defense spending amid drone warfare shift
Canberra aims to realize its biggest ever spending increase in peacetime by 2033.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
A wildly popular local specialty takes Japanese convenience store food to a hot new level. You never know what wonders await you when you pop into a Japanese convenience store, but this month you’ll w
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Hafu: “Foreign Passports This Way” and Other Everyday Moments in Japan
Small Moments That Quietly Highlight Being “Half” in Japan
Source: Savvy Tokyo
Culture•
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
AI claims it can tell which you like just by looking at you. For many years now, there has been a rivalry between two chocolate-covered cookie snacks. Both Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato are made
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
Kyoto Boy's Death: Father Admits Choking
A father in Kyoto has admitted to choking his son to death. The incident is estimated to have occurred in late March, though the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
China Boosts Clean Energy: Impact on Japan Travel?
China plans to double clean energy by 2035, focusing on hydropower and renewables. This shift may lead to cleaner skies and a reduced carbon footprint across the region, potentially enhancing the travel experience in neighboring Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Transport•
Nippon Express Expands into North America
Nippon Express is acquiring Metro Supply Chain for $1.25 billion. This move strengthens its North American logistics network.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Nippon Steel's blast-to-electric-furnace shift faces energy, price hurdles
Green transition by Japan's largest steelmaker raises questions about challenges
Source: Nikkei Asia
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