Nearly half of college students in Japan worry about living costs, a survey by the National Federation of University Cooperative Associations has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/03/japan/college-students-living-costs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #students #universities #inflation
Although the story sounds miraculous, oeshiki-zakura in fact blooms over an incredibly long (6 month) period.
While the flowers become evident in October, it's not until April 8th (Buddha’s birthday) that the blossoms reach their peak (with the other sakura).
Russian negotiator meets with Trump envoy in Washington #Ukraine #USA #UK #EU #Europe #Czechia #Poland #Lithuania #Latvia #Estonia #Germany #Trump #France #Austria #Hungary #Romania #Slovakia #Japan #Taiwan #Australia #Switzerland #Canada #Italy #Ireland #Netherlands #Finland #Sweden #Denmark #Iceland #Norway #Spain #NATO #RussiaIsATerroristState
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-negotiator-dmitriev-may-reportedly-visit-white-house-on-april-2/
With the start of a new school year this month, many incoming first graders are looking forward to their next chapter. But for some, a major hurdle awaits: squat toilets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/03/japan/japan-squat-toilet-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #toilets #schools #children #surveys
My first attempt at Mille-feuille nabe https://www.diningandcooking.com/1996155/my-first-attempt-at-mille-feuille-nabe/ #Japan #JapanFood #JapaneseFood
This is my “there’s nothing in the fridge but leftovers” ramen dinner https://www.diningandcooking.com/1996145/this-is-my-theres-nothing-in-the-fridge-but-leftovers-ramen-dinner/ #Japan #JapaneseNoodle #JapaneseNoodleSoup #Noodle #NoodleSoup #ramen
A veces las fotos no salen como esperabas. Este es otro típico "photo spot" de Tokio: la estación de Ochanomizu, donde confluyen varias líneas de tren. Me pasé varias horas intentando hacer una larga exposición en la que salieran los tres trenes a la vez. Al final lo conseguí, pero el resultado no me convenció nada. El cielo muy plano, la exposición demasiado larga (supongo que la luz comenzaba a escasear y yo no cambié los parámetros de la cámara), etc. Bueno, de los errores también se aprende...
Buenos días. A por el jueves! 
Japan promises ‘bold and speedy’ response to Trump’s surprise 24% tariffs https://www.byteseu.com/889021/ #DonaldTrump #GlobalEconomy #Japan #JapaneseEconomy #tariffs #trade #U.S.JapanRelations #YojiMuto #YoshimasaHayashi
BLOSSOMS BLOOM IN MOURNING
Myōren-ji (妙蓮寺) was once counted as 1 of the 21 head temples of the Nichiren sect in Kyōto (there are currently 16 of the original temples left).
It's known for its beautiful cherry blossoms, connected to Buddha's birth and Nichiren's death.
”My strong recommendation to Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the European Union is to join together to create a free trade zone that excludes the United States… They need to negotiate from a position of strength. A non-U.S. free trade union will give them that strength.”
—Robert Reich
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-canada-mexico-japan-the-uk-and
#trump #usa #canada #mexico #japan #eu #tariffs
Japan's ruling and opposition parties are discussing strengthening parliamentary oversight of government activities under a planned active cyberdefense law, sources said Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/03/japan/stricter-diet-oversight-active-cyberdefense/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #diet #cybersecurity
Investors are turning to the Japanese Yen as a safe haven currency hedge against Trump’s tariff risks.
Just checked now-- it is ~ 148 yen to 1 dollar.
#Trump kills the strongest economy in the world, in four months.Unemployment was low, and the stock market high. . Yes inflation was stubbornly high (eggs from Avian flu) and some never recovered from pandemic layoffs but THIS?
Republicans own this. Dow futures down 1,000 and the Asian markets are down 4% or $30 BILLION gone.
The farm belt may be crippled by this as China and Canada will retaliate. Sorry MAGA farmers, #FAFO .#tariffs #china #japan #canada #farms
children’s plates in japan are so cute, it’s a shame adults can’t order them in most places :( https://www.diningandcooking.com/1995816/childrens-plates-in-japan-are-so-cute-its-a-shame-adults-cant-order-them-in-most-places/ #Japan #JapanFood #JapaneseFood
https://www.alojapan.com/1235902/trumps-sweeping-tariffs-rattle-asian-markets-japans-nikkei-down-4-2/ Trump’s sweeping tariffs rattle Asian markets: Japan’s Nikkei down 4% #4 #asian #Japan #JapanNews #Japans #markets #news #Nikkei #rattle #sweeping #tariffs #Trump's TOKYO — Japanese stocks fell sharply Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump plowed ahead with harsher-than-expected tariffs despite warnings they would dent global growth. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average at one point dropped over 1,500 points, or 4% …
https://www.alojapan.com/1235849/nintendo-is-kinda-returning-to-region-locking-with-a-cheaper-japanese-switch-2/ Nintendo Is (Kinda) Returning To Region-Locking With A Cheaper Japanese Switch 2 #business #hardware #Industry #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #news #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch2 Image: Nintendo Life After the Switch 2 Direct wrapped up, Nintendo put out a press release announcing its pricing in different regions, including Japan. However, it appears that Japanese gamers will have an extra, cheaper option if they’re happy to have a Jap…
Japan's a relatively safe place to travel. But disasters happen - and navigating them when you don't know the local language can be harrowing. Popular navigation app NAVITIME hopes to bridge that gap with a new Safety feature in its multilingual app for travelers.
