Episode

Japan moves to protect tea brands as counterfeits spread - June 27, 2026

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theTokyoBill Japan news brief
Published
Jun 27, 2026
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560
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Summary

In today’s episode: China-linked virus spread through fake USB drives in Japan’s army; Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return reflect investor anger; Japan’s tax-free shopping rules to change starting November; Nepalese man mistakenly arrested over unfamiliar new ID card; Researchers find brain’s stress adaptation peaks an hour later; Japan weather agency warns of typhoon landfall over weekend; Japan moves to protect tea brand as overseas counterfeits spread