Crayon Shin-chan tourism sparks 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe Crayon Shin-chan tourism drives a 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe as social media pilgrimages draw fans to …
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Japan battery storage market attracts foreign firms with subsidies and low rates
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Sees Surge of Foreign Investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems Foreign firms are moving into Japan’s battery energy storage systems market, lured by subsidies and low-cost financing as the …
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Italy’s Foreign Minister Tajani Cancels U.S. Visit After Trump Insults Meloni
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTajani cancels US visit after Trump’s remarks about Prime Minister Meloni Tajani cancels US visit scheduled June 21 after Trump’s TV interview said Prime Minister Meloni ‘begged’ for a photo, …
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TEPCO advances buyout talks with SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds over 1 trillion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTEPCO partnership talks advance as SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds begin due diligence Japan’s TEPCO partnership talks enter detailed due diligence as proposals include buyouts and investment packages exceeding 1 …
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Uber launches in Nepal to challenge 30 domestic and foreign rivals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUber Nepal Launches in Kathmandu, Eyes Tourists and Local Partnerships Uber Nepal launches in Kathmandu with a June 5 soft launch, aiming at tourists and local partners while facing about …
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Taiwan bolsters ties with Philippines as foreign minister warns of Beijing maritime pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions drive Taipei to deepen Philippine and regional partnerships amid rising maritime pressure Taiwan tensions prompt Taipei to bolster ties with the Philippines and neighbors, says foreign minister Lin …
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Mongolia Foreign Minister says airport expansion will deepen cooperation with Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as foreign minister highlights airport expansion Mongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg outlines aviation and infrastructure priorities during a Tokyo interview on June …
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115 Japanese municipalities share foreign residents’ health insurance delinquencies with Immigration Bureau
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito115 municipalities report foreign residents’ national health insurance arrears to immigration, risking residency denials Local governments are sharing data on foreign residents’ national health insurance arrears with the immigration bureau …
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Tokyo prioritizes data collection over imposing restrictions on foreign property purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Forego Limits on Foreign Property Purchases, Will Prioritize Ownership Data Collection Japan’s ruling party and government will not include restrictions on foreign property purchases in their summer policy …
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Boston Tops 2026 Survey as Leading U.S. City for Foreign Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBoston Named Top U.S. City for Foreign Investment in 2026 Survey Boston tops a 2026 survey of foreign investors, credited for its deep talent pool, vibrant startup ecosystem and Massachusetts’ …