theTokyoBill Japan news brief
Recent stories in and about Japan that just happened to catch my eye! I’m TokyoBill, a long-term expat from Canada with an interest in the Tokyo craft beer scene. For more of my writings, you can visit theTokyoBill.jp – thanks! 最近、たまたま目についた日本国内や日本に関するニュースです！私はTokyoBillと申します。カナダ出身で、東京のクラフトビールシーンに関心を持つ、長年の在住外国人です。私の記事をもっと読みたい方は、theTokyoBill.jp をご覧ください。よろしくお願いします！
Umbrella-sharing service adds sun protection - July 11, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Startup eyes pig kidney transplants for humans - July 8, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Mosasaur fossil may represent previously unknown species - July 4, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Thai woman jailed for forcing daughter into sxx work - July 1, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Japan moves to protect tea brands as counterfeits spread - June 27, 2026
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Japan's 1st regulated yen stablecoin launched - June 23, 20226
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Mayor's maternity leave sparks national debate - June 20, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Young children fearing men myth debunked - June 17, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Japan's H3 Rocket makes successful comeback - June 13, 2026
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Reading study says paper better than digital - June 9, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Japan leads Asia in university rankings - June 6, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Asahi Super Dry to get flavor update - June 3, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Japan’s population records steepest five-year decline - May 30, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Sony's wearable A/C gets upgrade - May 26, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan.
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Hokkaido University studies giant Cretaceous octopus - May 22, 2026
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!
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Tokyo University festival evacuates due to bomb threat - May 20, 2026
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!
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Japan simplifies food packaging due to Middle East conflict - May 16, 2026
A 5-min (or so) English news brief on Japan. Grab your coffee & find out what caught my eye! Support me via BuyMeACoffee or visit my site: theTokyoBill.com. Cheers!
Music: Motivate by Wavecont (pixabay.com)
日本関連の英語ニュース速報（約5分）。コーヒー片手にどうぞ！応援は「BuyMeACoffee」から、東京のクラフトビール情報は「theTokyoBill.com」へ。それでは！音楽提供：Wavecont「Motivate」
Rising costs lead to kitchenless office canteens - May 13, 2026
A 5-min (or so) English news brief on Japan. Grab your coffee & find out what caught my eye! Support me via BuyMeACoffee or visit my site: theTokyoBill.com. Cheers!
Music: Motivate by Wavecont (pixabay.com)
日本関連の英語ニュース速報（約5分）。コーヒー片手にどうぞ！応援は「BuyMeACoffee」から、東京のクラフトビール情報は「theTokyoBill.com」へ。それでは！音楽提供：Wavecont「Motivate」
Japan's unattended death situation deepens - May 9, 2026
A 5-min (or so) English news brief on Japan. Grab your coffee & find out what caught my eye! Support me via BuyMeACoffee or visit my site: theTokyoBill.com. Cheers!
Music: Motivate by Wavecont (pixabay.com)
日本関連の英語ニュース速報（約5分）。コーヒー片手にどうぞ！応援は「BuyMeACoffee」から、東京のクラフトビール情報は「theTokyoBill.com」へ。それでは！音楽提供：Wavecont「Motivate」
Golden Week drinkers reject Shibuya's street drinking ban - May 5, 2026
A 5-min (or so) English news brief on Japan. Grab your coffee & find out what caught my eye!
Support me via BuyMeACoffee or visit my site: theTokyoBill.com. Cheers!
Music: Motivate by Wavecont (pixabay.com)
日本関連の英語ニュース速報（約5分）。コーヒー片手にどうぞ！応援は「BuyMeACoffee」から、東京のクラフトビール情報は「theTokyoBill.com」へ。それでは！音楽提供：Wavecont「Motivate」
Saitama police warn Golden Week travelers about burglaries - May 2, 2026
A 5-minute (or so) English language news brief, on stories related to Japan. Get your coffee on and learn what stories caught my attention recently!
You can support my work via BuyMeACoffee, or simply visit my site, theTokyoBill.com, if you’re looking for craft beer in the Tokyo area. Cheers!
Music credit: Motivate, by Wavecont
