Travel Alerts•
Nissan, Uber and UK startup to test Tokyo robotaxis in late 2026
Competition hots up in Japanese capital as global players pilot autonomous driving
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Honda warns massive EV writedown will put carmaker in red
Carmaker abandoning the launch of some electric models in North America
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Foreign Residents in Japan Hit Record High
Japan's foreign resident population has surged past 4 million, a historic high. This increase points to a growing internationalization of Japanese society.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
Tokyo's Komachi Shokudo: Home-Style Cooking
Discover Komachi Shokudo in Tokyo, a local favorite for affordable, home-style Japanese meals available all day. Experience 'ofukuro no aji' (taste of mother's cooking) with customizable set meals in a casual, diner-like setting.
Source: SoraNews24
Travel Alerts•
China Tariffs on Japanese Rubber Goods
China is imposing tariffs up to 30.1% on halogenated butyl rubber from Japan. The tariffs, effective from Saturday, will be in place for five years.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Hong Kong-Middle East Ties at Risk?
Hong Kong's efforts to strengthen ties with the Middle East face potential disruption due to regional instability. City officials remain committed to fostering connections and providing a secure environment for investment.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Transport•
AirTrunk Invests $8B in Japan Data Centers
Australia's AirTrunk is significantly expanding its data center presence in Japan with an $8 billion investment. This move signals strong growth in cloud computing and AI within Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan marks 15th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to ensure that the invaluable lessons from the disaster are handed down to future generations.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Takaichi says oil reserves to be tapped as Iran conflict hits crude flows
Japan holds stockpiled oil equivalent to about 254 days of domestic demand. The release of some of that could begin as soon as Monday.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Japan helps South Koreans evacuate from Middle East
This marked the first application of a memorandum of understanding that stipulates the protection of each other's citizens in the event of an emergency in a third country.
Source: The Japan Times
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