Young hawkers reshape Singapore’s hawker scene with global flavors and digital savvy Young hawkers in Singapore are transforming the traditional hawker trade, blending global flavors with social media and modern …
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Tokyo izakayas struggle with rising costs as customers seek social connection
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo Izakaya Face Rising Costs but Customers Still Crave Intimate Drinking Experiences Small izakaya across Tokyo are grappling with higher operating costs, yet steady customer demand for intimate social dining …
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Former Foreign Minister Iwaya Faces Social Media Backlash Over China‑Friendly Labels
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIwaya social media backlash shifts votes in Oita’s 3rd district Online criticism of Takeshi Iwaya spread rapidly on video platforms, reshaping voter behavior in Oita and testing politicians’ resilience. The …
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Australia doubles fines, expands regulator powers to curb under-16 social media use
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia bolsters social media regulator to press platforms on under-16 access Australia social media regulator to receive stronger enforcement powers and doubled penalties, Prime Minister says, targeting platform access for …
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Kasukabe records 50% jump in foreign visitors after Shin‑chan social media pilgrimages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCrayon 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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Pickleball surges across India as simple setup and social appeal attract urban players
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPickleball Boom Reaches Coimbatore as Clubs and Cities Embrace the Fast-Growing Game Pickleball’s setup and social appeal are driving rapid growth in Coimbatore and India, spurring new courts, clubs, coaching …
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Japan flag desecration bill exempts social media posts from punishment
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Narrows Scope of Flag Desecration Law, Excludes Social Media Posts; Four Parties to Jointly Submit Bill LDP narrows flag desecration law on June 16, excluding social media postings from …
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Flag desecration bill narrowed as LDP excludes social media posts
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP to Narrow Flag Desecration Law, Excluding Social Media Posts from Punishment The Liberal Democratic Party has agreed to narrow its proposed flag desecration law, removing criminal penalties for posting …
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Burger King Japan launches social media campaign offering reward to recruit franchisees
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBurger King Japan launches social media campaign to recruit franchisees and boost franchise expansion Burger King Japan franchise push uses social media incentives to attract new operators and address low …
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Japan’s LDP approves draft flag desecration law targeting social media livestreams
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Approves Draft Flag Desecration Law; SNS Live Streams Included in Penalties LDP approves draft flag desecration law on June 1, 2026, criminalizing public damage to Japan’s flag; penalties up …