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U.S. Emerges as Leading Source in Asia’s Tightening Helium Supply for Chipmaking The U.S. has become the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as geopolitical tensions …

2026 youth trends reshape Tokyo: from “—sugite metsu” to Y3K fashion A report on 2026 youth trends in Tokyo, highlighting the “—sugite metsu” catchphrase, M!LK’s influence, retro revivals, Y3K fashion, …

SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung to Become South Korea’s Most Valuable Company SK Hynix becomes South Korea’s most valuable company as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory pushes its market cap past …

Kioxia Climbs to Japan’s Top Market Cap as AI Demand Sends Memory Prices Soaring Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable listed company after its market value topped ¥44 trillion, reflecting a …

Tokyo nighttime cherry blossom light-ups: where to see yozakura in the city Discover Tokyo’s best nighttime cherry blossom light-ups and yozakura spots, from Chidorigafuchi’s illuminated moat to lantern-lit riverside walks, …

JBIC financing: Japan-backed lenders agree up to ¥350 billion for three U.S. projects Japan Bank for International Cooperation-backed financing worth about ¥350 billion will support a U.S. power plant, crude …

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms: 24 Best Hanami Spots, Night Views and Day Trips for 2026 Where to see Tokyo cherry blossoms in 2026: top parks, riverside tunnels, night illuminations and nearby …

Best Mt. Fuji Tours from Tokyo: Top Day Trips, Costs and Practical Tips Compare the best Mt. Fuji tours from Tokyo—scenic Lake Kawaguchi trips, Hakone combinations, onsen visits, climbing and …

Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks: Araghchi holds phone call with Pakistan leadership Iran-Pakistan ceasefire talks: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi phoned Pakistani Deputy PM Mohammad Ishaq Dar and army chief Asim Munir to …