Travel Alerts•
Buffett-backed Japan trading houses soar, but will it last in AI era?
Industry banks on broad information networks, eye for profitable projects
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Data from cyberattack on Japan frozen food supplier posted online
Nichirei says personal information could be included
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan to apply reconstruction aid law to all of Kumamoto Prefecture
Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged will be eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid to cover costs for housing construction, repair and rent.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese officials battling misinformation on social media
A ministry official highlighted a benefit of sharing information under individual names, saying that officials "can post (information) smoothly without complicated procedures."
Source: The Japan Times
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One Piece Day returns to Tokyo Big Sight and worldwide on Youtube 22 and 23 August
A day so nice they made it twice. It’s beginning to look a lot like One Piece Day, everywhere you go. But it’s at Tokyo Big Sight to see the pirates that will be arriving aaaaaashore… Sorry, I just ca
Source: SoraNews24
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Sony, TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced image sensor plant in Kumamoto
Japanese and Taiwanese duo targets 2029 production with new joint venture
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans
Retro telephone from the Guchokipanya bakery plays one of the film’s most iconic songs. Studio Ghibli movies are filled with intriguing characters that have the power to completely draw us into their
Source: SoraNews24
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Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink’s with Japan-exclusive items
87-year-old hot dog chain is going to learn some new tricks. It’s been about a year since Los Angeles’ iconic Randy’s Donuts opened its first branch in Japan, and as much as we love the place, even we
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
How disinformation on X imperils Japan’s democracy
Japan's writing system allows a user to convey a complex thought within a single 140-character post, making the platform far more expressive and functional in Japanese.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese bond yields rise on expectations for faster BOJ rate hikes
Summary of recent policy meeting opinions signals possible rate hike acceleration
Source: Nikkei Asia
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