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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 10 MIN

theTokyoBill Japan news brief, April 1 2026

from theTokyoBill Japan news brief · host TokyoBill

A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently! You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers! Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont  

In today’s episode: Requirements for naturalization getting tightened…NTT quadruples optical fiber capacity…Toyota’s luxury EV makes popular debut in China…F-35s deployed at Misawa Air Base…Oyster farms see unprecedented die-off, 90% in some areas…Macaques suffering from pollen allergies across the country…Canada now involved in 5th gen fighter program…Shibuya ward addressing trash problems from April 1st…Divorce laws now allow for joint custody…

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