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KATHMANDU: Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, set to be sworn in as the new prime minister, issued his first post-election message via a rap song on Thursday (March 26), urging unity. [1]

TOKYO -- Chiyoda Sushi, operator of a take-out chain in Japan, in the spring will begin exporting frozen sushi to the U.S., where the raw treats will be sold in supermarkets and other retailers. [2]

NEW YORK -- Kura Sushi has become one of the largest Japanese-owned restaurant chains in the U.S. thanks to a focus on cutting costs and passing on the saving to customers. [3]

Udon Thani teacher apologises after kneeing 10 year old A disciplinary incident at a school in Udon Thani left a 10 year old boy injured, leading to a meeting yesterday, December 22, between the teacher, the student’s family, and child welfare offic... [4]

ChatGPT and other apps let companies do more with less, but the economic impact is unclear Hit to expansion somewhat offset by cuts to consumption taxes Intensifying extreme rains are damaging and disrupting key clean energy source $100,000 fee for n... [5]

Tea LeavesIn deepest South Korea, the taste of 1920s Japan lingers on Century-old sushi restaurant offers a glimpse into colonial history The sushi at Dae Seong Am stays true to its 1920s origins, offering a rare taste of Japan’s prewar culinary past... [6]

With its 330-kilometer coastline along the Sea of Japan, Niigata Prefecture does not lack for premium seafood. Inland, the rice harvested from its fertile plains is revered nationwide. [7]

TOKYO -- Tomokazu Suzuki wants to open a sushi restaurant in Hawaii with his father, a sushi chef. "That has always been my father's dream," Suzuki said. [8]

Sources
[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-27 · 65% match

Nepal's PM-to-be delivers first post-election message in rap, urges unity

KATHMANDU: Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, set to be sworn in as the new prime minister, issued his first post-election message via a rap song on Thursday (March 26), urging unity.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-02 · 75% match

Japan prepares to export frozen sushi to the US

TOKYO -- Chiyoda Sushi, operator of a take-out chain in Japan, in the spring will begin exporting frozen sushi to the U.S., where the raw treats will be sold in supermarkets and other retailers.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-20 · 75% match

Kura Sushi tops McDonald's, Starbucks in revenue per square foot

NEW YORK -- Kura Sushi has become one of the largest Japanese-owned restaurant chains in the U.S. thanks to a focus on cutting costs and passing on the saving to customers.

[4] TH thethaiger.com · 2025-12-23 · 65% match

Udon Thani teacher apologises after kneeing 10 year old

Udon Thani teacher apologises after kneeing 10 year old A disciplinary incident at a school in Udon Thani left a 10 year old boy injured, leading to a meeting yesterday, December 22, between the teacher, the student’s family, and child welfare offic

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-24 · 65% match

South Asia

ChatGPT and other apps let companies do more with less, but the economic impact is unclear Hit to expansion somewhat offset by cuts to consumption taxes Intensifying extreme rains are damaging and disrupting key clean energy source $100,000 fee for n

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-05 · 63% match

In deepest South Korea, the taste of 1920s Japan lingers on

Tea LeavesIn deepest South Korea, the taste of 1920s Japan lingers on Century-old sushi restaurant offers a glimpse into colonial history The sushi at Dae Seong Am stays true to its 1920s origins, offering a rare taste of Japan’s prewar culinary past

[7] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2024-07-19 · 85% match

Tokiwa Sushi: Niigata sushi master with a hometown, locavore focus

With its 330-kilometer coastline along the Sea of Japan, Niigata Prefecture does not lack for premium seafood. Inland, the rice harvested from its fertile plains is revered nationwide.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-12 · 85% match

The secret war in Japan's sushi industry

TOKYO -- Tomokazu Suzuki wants to open a sushi restaurant in Hawaii with his father, a sushi chef. "That has always been my father's dream," Suzuki said.

[9] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Glowing blue sushi shocks customer

A Facebook user has sparked alarm online after sharing photos of sushi purchased from a well-known restaurant glowing an eerie blue in the dark.

[10] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Conveyor belt sushi rises as Japanese dining cools

Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Thailand have growth potential, while the overall Japanese restaurant sector is expected to see flat growth this year, says MAI-listed Maguro Group Plc.

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