Stories from Tokyo · Japan

A Japanese company named Calbee is reportedly innovating with potato chip bags.

Calbee has limited its packaging to black and white ink due to the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Japanese food giant Calbee will switch to black and white packaging for some products due to rising oil prices and an ink crisis following the Iran war.

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RTHK Radio 3 expressed concern over Japan's interest rate gap with the US, noting that a fully coordinated policy is unlikely. The current rate gap to the US needs to be much lower.

Alphabet has entered the Japanese bond market with its first Samurai bond issuance. The company plans to use the proceeds to fund its artificial intelligence capital expenditures.

A leader in the Japanese food industry discussed global success, noting that while Italy and the UK might come to mind for food, Japan's culinary contributions have reached a global level. The speaker was identified as Shinomer Ken.

The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced new guidelines for revising automobile insurance rates.

Despite player suspicions and unmet expectations, Sony will continue to support the game Marathon. The company does not plan to end its support for the title.

Japan has deployed long-range missiles, a move that is escalating regional tensions. The deployment is seen as a shift in Japan's defense posture. This action is likely to draw strong reactions from neighboring countries. This action follows recent provocations in the region.

Nintendo will rename its online store from 'My Nintendo Store' to 'Nintendo Store' starting May 27, 2026. The company aims for a cleaner, shorter name by dropping "My". Nintendo is set to change the name of its My Nintendo Store across all regions later this month. Nintendo is transforming its My Nintendo Store, aiming to enhance the purchasing experience for fans and collectors. This strategic shift marks a new phase for the company's retail operations.