AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBOJ Watch: Japan’s core inflation eased to 1.7% in August, staying near the 2% target and setting up a likely rate hike to a 31-year high as the Bank of Japan weighs fuel costs and a weak yen. Typhoon Alert: A new typhoon is projected to strengthen and possibly approach Honshu during Japan’s holiday stretch, raising concerns for travel and safety. Mindfulness in Prisons: A trial at Okazaki Medical Prison uses yoga and meditation to help inmates manage thoughts and emotions, aiming to support rehabilitation after 2025 penal-system changes. Mount Fuji Safety Rules: Yamanashi and Shizuoka plan tougher measures for off-season climbers, including advance climbing plans and helicopter-rescue fees for those who need winter rescues. Local Life & Food: A long-running Tokyo Chinese restaurant keeps woks flying after 62 years, using QR menus to serve locals and visitors alike. Tokyo Economy: Tokyo-area secondhand condo prices in the 23 wards dipped again, while demand shifts to surrounding cities like Yokohama. Pop Culture & Business: Crunchyroll took a 7.03% stake in Link-U to expand Crunchyroll Manga distribution beyond Japan. Tech & Games: Tokyo Game Show continues to roll out new releases and demos, including Tama In-Between for Switch.
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