theTokyoBill Japan news brief, April 4 2026

About this episode

This episode covers various news topics including the end of Japan's 3G era, money laundering by post office workers, and the rise of nut allergies among youth.

In today’s episode: Japan’s 3G Era Ends…Post Office Workers Aid Money Laundering…Emoji Drug Codes Spreading Among Japan’s Youth…Japan’s First Superyacht Marina Coming to Yokosuka…Microsoft Bets Big on Japan’s AI Future…Takaichi and Macron Strike Dragon Ball Pose…Japan sees rise of nut allergy cases

People in this episode

Host: TokyoBill

Topics covered

• technology
• health
• youth culture
• infrastructure
• international relations
• economy

Keywords

• Japan
• 3G Era
• money laundering
• nut allergies
• superyacht marina
• Microsoft
• Emoji Drug Codes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft

Products: Emoji Drug Codes

Places: Japan, Yokosuka, Japan

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