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Lantern festival host city showcases Taiwan-Japan history and culture
Taiwan has preserved many colonial-era buildings, breathing new life into them, backed by the recent "retro" trend among young people.
Source: The Japan Times
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Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
This Whisper of the Heart couple can finally have the happy ending they never got in the anime. With a main character who’s an aspiring novelist, it’s fitting that Whisper of the Heart is a Ghibli ani
Source: SoraNews24
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Foxconn-Mitsubishi Fuso tie-up to export Japan-made electric buses
Partners look to markets in Southeast Asia, Australia as Chinese rivals emerge
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Even the massively popular coffee chain itself wasn’t expecting such a positive response, prompting temporary closure less than half a year after opening. It was with great fanfare that, in November,
Source: SoraNews24
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Stimulants Smuggling Arrest in Japan
A Pakistani man was arrested in Japan for allegedly smuggling a large quantity of stimulants. The drugs, worth billions of yen, originated from the United Arab Emirates.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo University Ethics Probe Uncovers Violations
An internal investigation at the University of Tokyo has revealed multiple ethics violations. This follows bribery scandals involving faculty last year.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Ukraine Drone War: Impact on Japan Travel?
The Ukraine conflict's drone warfare highlights global instability. This could indirectly affect travel routes and insurance costs for trips to Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Weather•
Late Cherry Blossoms: Yaezakura in Tokyo
Missed the early cherry blossoms? You're in luck! The yaezakura, or multi-layered cherry blossoms, bloom in Tokyo from mid- to late April, offering a second chance to enjoy the season.
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Kanye West UK Ban Petition Gains Traction
Calls are growing for the UK government to ban Kanye West. This follows his controversial headlining act announcement for an unnamed festival.
Source: Japan Today
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Sunway's $2.7B Bid for IJM Fails
Malaysia's Sunway Group's $2.7 billion bid to acquire rival IJM Corp has fallen through. The deal would have created Malaysia's largest construction group.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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