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Tokyo University festival evacuates due to bomb threat - May 20, 2026

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A 5-min (or so!) English news brief on Japan, from an expat with an interest in current events and the local craft beer scene. Grab your coffee & find out what caught my eye! You can support me via BuyMeACoffee or simply by visiting theTokyoBill.com. Cheers! Music: Motivate by Wavecont (pixabay.com)

In today’s episode: Bomb threat forces evacuation of Tokyo University festival; New visa rules force Indian restauranteur out after 18 years; Ibaraki’s illegal employment tip line draws discrimination concerns; Viral monkey Punch’s zoo enclosure breached in crypto publicity stunt; Japan and South Korea launch new energy cooperation framework; Paid line-skipping services gain traction among time-conscious diners; Fully farmed Japanese eels to go on sale for the first time

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Tokyo University festival evacuates due to bomb threat - May 20, 2026

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