Rocky Swift
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Reuters correspondent. Ex State Dept., Bloomberg News. Economics, FX and pro wrestling enthusiast. Opinions own. @swiftrocky on Twitter https://www.reuters.com/authors/rocky-swift/
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Alongside Ukrainian sumo superstar Aonishiki.
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#TokyoTower = Best Tower
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30 Sep 2025 11:58:13 - ASAHI GROUP HOLDINGS SPOKESPERSON: DOMESTIC PRODUCTION HASN'T RESUMED AFTER CYBERATTACK, UNCLEAR WHEN WE CAN RESUME
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Culture clash at the gym.
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25 Sep 2025 13:53:25 - ORION BREWERIES SHARES FIRST TRADE AT 1,863 YEN IN MARKET DEBUT VS IPO PRICE OF 850 YEN
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Had a superior curry today, though the shop initially tried to tack on a 25% surcharge on inbound tourists. That’s a first.
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For you Japan politics followers, one important note about the upcoming LDP election for a new party president and PM is that general party elections are open to both prefectural and Diet members, but special elections (like this one) are only open to Diet members. That should disadvantage Takaichi.
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japantimes.co.jp
Japan experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with temperatures across the country being more than 2.36 degrees Celsius higher, on average, in August alone and the heat expected to extend into this month.
More sweltering days forecast for September after hottest summer on record
Temperatures were more than 2.36 degrees Celsius higher than average across Japan in August, with the heat expected to continue into this month.
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propublica.org
NEW: Trump describes Leo Terrell, head of the antisemitism task force, as a “highly respected” and “incredibly successful” attorney. Documents reveal a distinctly mixed legal track record, marred by malpractice suits and client disputes.

By @peterelkind.bsky.social‬ & Katherine Mangan
The Leader of Trump’s Assault on Higher Education Has a Troubled Legal and Financial History
Leo Terrell’s past is at odds with Trump’s description of an “incredibly successful” attorney. Documents obtained by ProPublica and The Chronicle of Higher Education reveal a trail of legal disputes a...
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NPR @npr.org · Aug 27
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
Hurricane Katrina forced changes at FEMA. Trump is rolling them back
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
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Reuters @reuters.com · Aug 25
BREAKING: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 15 people, including three journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health officials said reut.rs/45OFPfr
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How hot is it in Tokyo? This chocolatier put up a sign saying they’re closing for August bc they can’t keep their product from melting 🫠
Sign from chocolatier in Tokyo. 

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William J. Burns spent three and a half decades as a career diplomat. Now the former director of the CIA and deputy secretary of state has watched as the Trump administration has discarded his colleagues. “This is not about reform,” he writes. “It is about retribution.” https://theatln.tc/LPrKTKDr