AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Watch: Sakurajima erupted again, prompting a Tokyo VAAC volcanic ash advisory (eruption at 09:34Z; ash not clearly identifiable from satellite; VAAC says it will update if ash is detected). Economy & Policy: Japan’s economic white paper flags imported inflation from Middle East tensions and persistent labor shortages, while the Diet has passed a bill to create a “second capital” to keep core functions running if Tokyo is hit by a major disaster. Public Debate: Tokyo’s push for men to wear shorts at work is reigniting arguments about workplace heat rules and “leg hair harassment,” with social media debate spilling beyond Japan. Security & Diplomacy: China and Russia again rejected Japan’s rearmament, warning against any move they say would undermine postwar results. Culture & Tech: Japan is weighing regulatory oversight for the Pokémon trading card market as financialization drives soaring prices and raises concerns about fraud and money laundering. Pop Culture: “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” is set for a simultaneous streaming and PVOD release, following its Japan premiere.
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