AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEarthquake in hospitals: CCTV footage shows Japanese surgeons clinging to a patient and holding down a shaking operating table during a 7.1 quake in Kumamoto on July 28, with operations later resumed and completed. Natural hazards: Japan ordered evacuation of 5,000 people in Kagoshima as Typhoon Dolphin nears, with hundreds of flights canceled. Public health recall: Hawai‘i DOH says Sun Noodle recalled Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base after a fish-containing soba sauce base was packed into the product without proper labeling. Japan–U.S. IP row: Japanese officials again urged the Trump administration to stop using Pokémon, Mario and Naruto in political/pro-war social media memes and videos without permission. Defense & deterrence: Japan’s missile tests signal a shift toward counterstrike capabilities, while China and Russia criticized Japan’s remilitarization amid the Hiroshima anniversary debate. Economy & work: Summer bonuses hit a record average 1.04 million yen, and a survey found 73% of Japanese firms faced late payments tied to customer credit risk. Tourism & culture: Foreign visitors to Japan’s Diet hit a record 13,697 in 2025 as inbound travel surges. Tech & business: UAE’s Mubadala is considering up to $6.3B for an AI data center in Akita, and Japan’s FSA is weighing changes to proprietary trading volume caps as AI and semiconductor stocks surge. Entertainment expansion: ASOBISYSTEM launched a U.S. division with a Los Angeles headquarters to expand Japanese entertainment across North America.
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