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Tokyo: 8 Must-See Events in May 2026
Make the most of Tokyo's pleasant May weather before the June humidity arrives. Discover the best festivals and events happening throughout the city this month.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Osaka's Lost Deer Finds Home & Snacks!
A deer wandered into downtown Osaka, surprising locals. Now, it has a new home, name, and plenty of snacks!
Source: Japan Today
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Japan Oil Reserves Secure for 2024
Prime Minister Takaichi assures stable oil supply for Japan. Alternative routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz are expected to expand, ensuring energy security.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Solar Panel Price Hikes in Japan
Chinese solar panel manufacturers are raising prices in Japan, impacting renewable energy initiatives. This could affect the cost and availability of eco-friendly accommodations and transportation options for travelers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan PM Takaichi pursuing dialogue with Iran's leader
She also plans to arrange a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump
Source: Nikkei Asia
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How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Thousands across the Middle East have died in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28.
Source: The Japan Times
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North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for U.S. talks, Seoul says
Seoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had not sent weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.
Source: The Japan Times
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America’s big personalities are shrinking its greatness
A new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran war threatens Vietnam's 10% economic growth goal
Q1 7.8% GDP growth below target, March inflation at 5-year high on oil price hike
Source: Nikkei Asia
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UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any U.S.-Iran deal
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced traffic, triggering a global energy crisis.
Source: The Japan Times
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