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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]

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. [2]

Making your way to Restaurant Kam does not entail massive planning, a wearisome journey or a significant outlay of yen. Quite the opposite, in fact. If you’re setting out from central Tokyo, the journey can be accomplished in less than an hour. [3]

PATTAYA, Thailand — Wutthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, chaired a meeting to discuss plans for the “Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027: Shop, Taste and Experience”, at the Pattaya City Hall on February 19. [4]

Buriram village chief confirms that no BM-21 rockets has hit homes The village head confirms that no BM-21 rockets have fallen on homes in the Buriram area. [5]

In Japan’s gastronomic firmament, Toyama Prefecture has long been overlooked and overshadowed by its neighbor, Ishikawa. The excellence of its seafood, sake, rice and other agricultural produce has never been in doubt. [6]

BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn visited Su-ngai Kolok District in Narathiwat Province on November 8, 2025, joining Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Capt. [7]

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... [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-21 · 45% match

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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

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-21 · 45% 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.

[3] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-01-30 · 44% match

In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential

Making your way to Restaurant Kam does not entail massive planning, a wearisome journey or a significant outlay of yen. Quite the opposite, in fact. If you’re setting out from central Tokyo, the journey can be accomplished in less than an hour.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-02-20 · 41% match

Pattaya backs Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027 with beachfront plan to drive local economy

PATTAYA, Thailand — Wutthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, chaired a meeting to discuss plans for the “Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027: Shop, Taste and Experience”, at the Pattaya City Hall on February 19.

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-12-08 · 50% match

Buriram village chief confirms that no BM-21 rockets has hit homes

Buriram village chief confirms that no BM-21 rockets has hit homes The village head confirms that no BM-21 rockets have fallen on homes in the Buriram area.

[6] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2025-08-08 · 44% match

At Himawari Shokudo 2, Italian food with a Japanese soul

In Japan’s gastronomic firmament, Toyama Prefecture has long been overlooked and overshadowed by its neighbor, Ishikawa. The excellence of its seafood, sake, rice and other agricultural produce has never been in doubt.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-11-09 · 43% match

Thai Tourism Minister highlights Su-ngai Kolok’s potential during official visit

BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Artthakorn Sirilatthayakorn visited Su-ngai Kolok District in Narathiwat Province on November 8, 2025, joining Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Capt.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-30 · 42% 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

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-16 · 42% match

Meet the Thai master of Japanese cuisine

BANGKOK -- Thailand is home to an astonishing 5,916 Japanese restaurants, according to a survey released in January by the Japanese External Trade Organization.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-03-11 · 47% match

Twilight Kung Bangkachao Floating Market – A True Thai Cultural Experience!

BANGKOK, Thailand – Starting 22 March, immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Thai local life at the Twilight Kung Bangkachao Floating Market! Enjoy a riverside evening filled with traditional experiences: Cultural performances Learn & cook local

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