Culture•
Giants rookie Kazuyuki Takemaru overcomes nerves and Tigers for opening day win
Trey Cabbage and Bobby Dalbec hit home runs for Yomiuri in the victory.
Source: The Japan Times
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Travel Alerts•
Former BOJ Gov. Kuroda says Japan's yen-driven deflation 'completely over'
Loose fiscal policy could disrupt 'well-balanced' economy, ex-central bank chief warns
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Iran Conflict: Global Energy Shock Impact
Tensions in Iran are causing a global energy supply shock. This could impact travel costs and accessibility to Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
Sakura Lunch Packs: Taste Japan's Spring!
Yamazaki's popular Lunch Pack sandwiches now feature a limited-edition sakura (cherry blossom) flavor. Travelers can experience a unique taste of spring with sakura an (sweet bean paste) and whipped cream.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Starbucks Japan's Secret Coffee Press
Discover Starbucks Japan's hidden coffee press service for an elevated café experience. Customize your brew with unique bean options like the 'Light Note Blend'.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
Tsunami-hit Japanese fishery faces fresh challenge as main catch dwindles
15 years after Tohoku earthquake, Abecho struggles to combat saury shortage
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Half-baked lessons from 2022 yet to help Sri Lanka amid Iran oil crisis
QR code improves fuel distribution, but fears grow that protracted war will worsen forex control
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan's tally of specified skilled workers hits record 390,296
The program was introduced in 2019 to expand the acceptance of foreign workers amid domestic labor shortages.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Russian drones target civilians 'like in a video game' in Ukrainian city
Boundary between battlefield and civilian life is blurred in Kherson, other towns near front line
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Malaysia's rising tech pay, Indonesia's Alfamart boosts quick commerce
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Source: Nikkei Asia
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