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Rural Japan Targets Wealthy Tourists

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Rural Japan Targets Wealthy Tourists with $40,000 Custom Swords

To attract affluent visitors, rural regions in Japan are promoting high-end custom-made swords as unique luxury souvenirs.

Jul 15, 2026, 7:07 PM Nikkei Asia

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Canada's Dairy Supply Management Faces US Tariff Pressure

The US president targets Canada's dairy supply management system as a key irritant, threatening tariffs that could impact $20 billion in Canadian goods.

BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:51 AM

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China Becomes First to Approve Novel Narcolepsy Therapy Ahead of US, Japan, and Europe

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has approved a new rare-disease treatment for narcolepsy type 1, marking a global first in drug approval and highlighting China's growing role in biopharmaceutical innovation.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:35 AM

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Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Recovery as Oil Prices Ease Amid Middle East Tensions

Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.

CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AM

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Michelin-Starred Sanaburi Faces Ingredient Shortage Amid Changing Rural Landscape in Niigata

At Satoyama Jujo retreat in Niigata, Japan, the Michelin-starred restaurant Sanaburi is experiencing a shortage of udo, a traditional wild vegetable, highlighting challenges to local food sourcing.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 18, 2026, 12:58 AM

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Iran Releases American Woman Detained Since 2024, Trump Calls It a Gesture of Goodwill

Iran has freed Iranian-American Dena Karari, who was held on espionage charges linked to her humanitarian work, according to President Donald Trump and her attorney.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 2:12 AM

business

Japan Coast Guard Enhances Cyber Team to Fight Social Media-Linked Drug Smuggling

New cyber investigation unit targets digital crime rings using social media for drug trafficking operations.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 PM

business

Japanese FamilyAlbum App Targets Global Expansion After Surpassing 30 Million Users

FamilyAlbum, a Japanese photo-sharing app, plans to grow its international user base and services amid Japan's declining birthrate.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:05 AM

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Japan's Tourism Sector Forecasts 42 Million Visitors in 2026 Amid Challenges

Mori Trust projects steady visitor numbers for 2026 and highlights the importance of repeat tourists to meet Japan's 2030 target of 60 million foreign travelers.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 2:28 PM

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