Heisei Aesthetic in Tokyo: Where to Experience Y2K Nostalgia Across the City Discover Tokyo’s Heisei aesthetic hotspots — cafés, workshops, shops and purikura booths that revive late‑1990s and early‑2000s pop …
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US tech investments and weak yen drive surge in Japanese corporate profits US tech investments and a weak yen powered a sharp earnings jump for Japanese firms in the April–June …
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Japan Airlines reports 80% quarterly profit drop as Iran war fuels fare surcharges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Airlines profit plunges 80% as fuel costs from Iran war squeeze margins Japan Airlines profit falls 80% in quarter as fuel-driven surcharges and soaring jet-fuel prices cut into carrier …
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Trend Micro Warns of Tens of Thousands of Fraudulent World Cup Websites Preying on Fans Trend Micro reports tens of thousands of fraudulent World Cup websites offering fake streams and …
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China’s trade surges 21% in H1 2026 as AI investment fuels growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina trade surges as June exports jump 27% and imports rise 36% China trade surged in June as exports rose 27% and imports climbed 36%, lifting first‑half trade 21% on …
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Luxshare debuts in Hong Kong, raises $3.1 billion, fuels Chinese tech listings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLuxshare Hong Kong listing raises $3.1bn in biggest IPO of the year Luxshare Hong Kong listing raised $3.1bn in the city’s largest IPO this year, signaling renewed momentum in Chinese …
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Sony Group data team boosts advertising efficiency and fuels Demon Slayer success
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony Group fan-data team breaks down silos, helps Demon Slayer hit and triples ad efficiency Sony Group fan-data team united games, anime and financial services to boost IP, drive hits …
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Capsule Toys Draw Foreign Tourists to Tokyo’s Gashapon Shops Tokyo’s capsule toys are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to vending-machine-lined streets, turning gashapon hunting into a staple souvenir activity for travelers. …
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Technology
Nintendo Switch 2 Tops U.S. March Hardware Sales as Pokopia Fuels Surge
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaNintendo Switch 2 Tops U.S. Hardware Sales in March Driven by Pokopia Nintendo Switch 2 was the top-selling U.S. console in March as Pokopia and new releases, plus movie tie‑ins, …