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Shimokitazawa’s indie soul endures as vintage shops, vinyl stores and live music venues adapt to Tokyo redevelopment Shimokitazawa’s indie character is holding fast as redevelopment projects transform parts of the …

NTT Data to Build One of Japan’s Largest AI-Focused Data Centers Near Tokyo NTT Data Group plans a major AI-focused data center just outside Tokyo to serve cloud providers and …

Japan to Tighten Cybersecurity Procurement for Local Governments Japan will require local governments to buy only IT equipment certified as low cybersecurity risk to curb data leaks and foreign supply-chain …

Crude oil futures plunge as Strait of Hormuz reopening eases supply fears and lifts US stocks Crude oil futures fell sharply after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open following …

Pokemon cards surge as collectors and investors drive a global market boom Pokemon cards surge in value as collectors and investors drive record auctions, graded-rarity premiums and new buyers reshape …

Kazakhstan moves to install KazMunayGas and CITIC at Karachaganak gas plant after fallout with Eni and Shell Kazakhstan’s state-owned KazMunayGas and Chinese partner CITIC are set to take control of …

Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi wins A$20bn frigate contract for Australia Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins A$20bn deal to build three general-purpose frigates for Australia, …

Papa’s Mumbai restaurant reshapes city dining with playful menus and interactive service Papa’s Mumbai restaurant is redefining the city’s dining scene with inventive plates, playful cocktails and interactive service that …

Hajj pilgrimage season opens as Asian pilgrims rehearse at Indonesia replica Kaaba More than 750,000 Asian Muslims are preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage, rehearsing rites in Indonesia as governments coordinate …