Travel Alerts•
Sanae Takaichi, off camera
A beat reporter's beyond-the-podium view of Japan's first female prime minister
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
The beloved Tokyo souvenir re-introduces chocolate sponge Eevee cakes, along with a collectible keepsake for fans. If you’ve ever passed through Tokyo station or Haneda Airport, chances are that you m
Source: SoraNews24
Culture•
Taiwan arms sale OK'd by U.S. Congress is delayed as Trump plans Beijing visit
Officials have said that the White House ordered agencies not to move forward to ensure a successful summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the coming weeks.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refund fight
The government wants to wait as long as four months before reviving litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade on the refund question.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Hobonichi 2026: Diaries, Covers & Stationery!
Get organized in 2026 with the new Hobonichi Techo collection! Featuring unique designs from One Piece to Tomie, these diaries and accessories bring Japanese pop culture to your daily planning.
Source: SoraNews24
Food•
99-Yen Ramen: Japan's Best Food Deal?
Savvy travelers can now enjoy ramen for just 99 yen (about $0.64 USD) at Uobei, a conveyor belt sushi chain in Japan. This 'Household Support' deal offers incredible value, letting you dine out without breaking the bank.
Source: SoraNews24
Transport•
Shimano Faces Bicycle Stock Glut in Europe, China
Shimano, the world's largest bicycle parts maker, is grappling with excess inventory. This comes after a cycling boom led to plunging bicycle prices.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
China ousts 5 generals from legislature in likely corruption purge
Army commander, Information Support Force commissar removed before NPC session next week
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
What is Japan’s potential for domestic rare earth mining?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government aims to eventually mine and industrialize rare earths at home, but the timing, investment costs and viability of the project are unknown.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Osaka police arrest man in his 90s for alleged graffiti
The man later admitted to investigators that he had "dirtied" a sign at a prosecutor's office in the city of Osaka.
Source: The Japan Times
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