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theTokyoBill Japan news brief, November 22 2024
(upbeat music) - Welcome to the Tokyo Bill, my short news brief on recent events in and around Japan. The Tokyo Metro Company along with UK Transport Group, go ahead and Sumitomo Corporation, will take over the operation of London's Elizabeth line from Chinese owned MTR in May. The consortium known as GTS Rail Operations beat three other bidders for the deal to run the line for at least seven years. The move comes from its deteriorating relations between China and the UK and aims to bring Japanese reliability to the rail network, which has faced reliability issues over the past year. Tokyo Metro's expertise in running a reliable railway system in Japan is expected to improve services on the Elizabeth line. The deal also marks Tokyo Metro's first overseas railway operation venture. This year's Bojole Nuvo has been released in Japan with many retailers and importers keeping prices reasonable despite the week again. The wine is from France's Bojole region and is typically launched worldwide on the third Thursday of November. One supermarket chain credits cost-hipping efforts like increasing crate shipments per flight for maintaining prices. They're offering a cheaper option from Southern France to attract customers in a slow wine market. Other companies like Sintry Spirits and Mercyan under Curin Holdings are also maintaining prices from last year and simplifying product offerings. Retailers hope to bring some joy to customers with quality wine and mid-travel restrictions to Europe caused by the week yet. Sega's like a Dragon video game franchise, previously known as Yakuza, features the fictional Tokyo neighborhood of Kamutocho as his main setting. Modeled after the real-life Kamutocho district, Kamutocho is a mix of upscale clubs and CD bars, skyscrapers, and alleys. To celebrate this connection, like a Dragon bending machines will be installed in Kamutocho selling official merchandise, including iLav Kamutocho t-shirts, character keychains, and acrylic art blocks. The machines will feature popular characters from the game with a QR code for a chance to win a special prize. Online sales will begin in January. A group supporting LGBTQ children and youth in Japan was awarded 330,000 yen in compensation after winning a lawsuit against an individual who defamed them on social media. The defendant made factually incorrect posts about the group on X, claiming they would create LGBTQ children and fabricate discrimination. The court ruled in favor of the group, stating that the posts damaged their reputation. The defendant argued their posts were true, but the court disagreed, recognizing the harm caused by the defamation. The group had faced harassment and defamation leading to the closure of their X account. (upbeat music) Chohei Otani won his third MVP award, his first in the National League, with a unanimous vote from all 31st place votes. Aaron Judge earned his second American League MVP title, also with a unanimous decision. Otani had a historic season, leaving the NL in homers, RBIs, and stolen bases, hoping the Dodgers win the World Series. He signed a record 10-year, $700 million contract with the team last December, and has become the 12th player to earn three or more MVPs, joining the likes of Barry Bonds, Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio. This has been the Tokyo Bill. These stories and more you can read at thetokobill.com. I've been Andrew May, Tokyo Bill. Thank you for listening, and take care. (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) (upbeat music) [MUSIC PLAYING]
In this episode: Tokyo Metro to joint-manage London subway line; Beaujolais prices kept down, ready for sale; Like a Dragon vending machines coming to Kabukicho; Yokohama court awards damages to LGBTQ support group; Otani receives 3rd MVP