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Tropical islands teem with hidden lagoons, karst towers and technicolor wildlife Spending on 'hanami' parties likely to fall as people tighten purse strings Forecasts indicate Tokyo trees in flower as early as mid-March, ahead of Kyoto and Osaka Impo... [1]

The February 2026 lower house election in Japan delivered electoral results that will take some time to fully understand. [2]

TOKYO -- Major Japanese restaurant chains Skylark Holdings and Watami are setting up production facilities in Southeast Asia, looking to bolster their local supply chains as they expand in the region. [3]

MaterialsJapan's Mitsui, Itochu to acquire interests in Australia iron mine Trading houses look to boost stakes across country amid high global steel demand Mitsui & Co. [4]

In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss our most followed stories over the past few weeks, including the charm of traveling through the rapidly transforming tech city of Bengaluru and how the decline of Jap... [5]

Compact, easy-to-repair Nissan Tsuru seems made for the nation's streets Activity-based 'hobbidays' are Asia's latest vacation trend Climb a stairway to heaven on this 4-day riverside journey in northeast Thailand Amelie Ravalec's new film provides a... [6]

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss the business of hot springs and other booming tourism across Japan. [7]

TOKYO -- Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to expand military exports as part of efforts to bolster the country's defense capabilities, emboldened by strong public support for her fledgling administration. [8]

Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-21 · 40% match

Destinations

Tropical islands teem with hidden lagoons, karst towers and technicolor wildlife Spending on 'hanami' parties likely to fall as people tighten purse strings Forecasts indicate Tokyo trees in flower as early as mid-March, ahead of Kyoto and Osaka Impo

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-03 · 37% match

The Untold Story of Japan’s Election: The Quiet Breakthrough of Team Mirai

The February 2026 lower house election in Japan delivered electoral results that will take some time to fully understand.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-21 · 40% match

Japan's Skylark, Watami to open production sites in Southeast Asia

TOKYO -- Major Japanese restaurant chains Skylark Holdings and Watami are setting up production facilities in Southeast Asia, looking to bolster their local supply chains as they expand in the region.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-10 · 41% match

Japan's Mitsui, Itochu to acquire interests in Australia iron mine

MaterialsJapan's Mitsui, Itochu to acquire interests in Australia iron mine Trading houses look to boost stakes across country amid high global steel demand Mitsui & Co.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-30 · 39% match

Exploring Bengaluru, changes to Japan's 'nomikai' culture and more

In Nikkei Asia News Roundup's latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss our most followed stories over the past few weeks, including the charm of traveling through the rapidly transforming tech city of Bengaluru and how the decline of Jap

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-01 · 39% match

Life

Compact, easy-to-repair Nissan Tsuru seems made for the nation's streets Activity-based 'hobbidays' are Asia's latest vacation trend Climb a stairway to heaven on this 4-day riverside journey in northeast Thailand Amelie Ravalec's new film provides a

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-11 · 37% match

Japan's unique travel spots: From hot springs to city of swords

In this week's episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss the business of hot springs and other booming tourism across Japan.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-28 · 36% match

Japan's Takaichi to push defense exports on back of high approval rating

TOKYO -- Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to expand military exports as part of efforts to bolster the country's defense capabilities, emboldened by strong public support for her fledgling administration.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-10-29 · 41% match

Abe hosts Modi at private villa, reaffirming Indo-Pacific ties

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Sunday affirmed cooperation on both economic and security fronts to realize an open and free Indo-Pacific region.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-04-02 · 39% match

Ajinomoto to offer halal seasonings in Pakistan

TOKYO -- Ajinomoto will set up a company in Pakistan to sell halal-certified seasonings, aiming to tap a market of nearly 200 million people as well as gain a firmer foothold near the Middle East and its heavily Muslim population.

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