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Kirin cracks the science of beer foam - July 17, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 519
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Summary
In today’s episode: Nobel laureate Susumu Tonegawa dies, remembered for inexhaustible curiosity; ANA pilot sentenced to 20 months for groping flight attendant; Japan’s self-styled top influencer gets suspended sentence for ¥150 million tax evasion; Doctor admits ”delusion” after anointing Japanese shrines and temples with oil; Tokyo train stations roll out facial recognition ticket gates; Japan fails to expand bluefin tuna quota after unexpected Mexico objection; Kirin cracks the science of beer foam that lasts over 20 minutes