Prime Minister Kishida cancels his visit to Central Asia in response to the earthquake, cancelling it on the day of the visit after receiving extraordinary information about the Nankai Trough.

Manhole covers become collector’s items in Japan https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/11/manhole-covers-become-collectors-items-in-japan

Hard to swallow: the unjustified hype around Japanese food https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/hard-to-swallow-the-unjustified-hype-around-japanese-food?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CampaignMonitor_Editorial&utm_campaign=LIFE%20%2020221016%20%20SG%20CID_cc7e7d43991121d4423f24052dba34ad&fbclid=IwAR2lJ7Q81Spwme9rCcV2oSU9DMndDRGjK2sAjMZO99wYlktyYbREIRaPkSE

It has to do with “3d secure” also known as “verified by visa” or “visa secure” for cards…