Hakone’s new summer spots and chilled dishes infused with dashi were featured, while the program also covered the latest economic news, including movements in the Nikkei Average.
Hakone’s summer-only cool spots were featured, showcasing how the traditional summer resort has continued to evolve, along with information on refreshing foods to enjoy. New experiences for tourists were introduced in time for the summer holiday period.
The program covered the phenomenon of foreign visitors flocking to secondhand watch shops, captivated by the quality of Japanese-made products, and referred to tight supply in the Japanese market and growing demand from overseas visitors.
In a breaking update on the Nikkei Average, the index was reported to have risen by more than ¥2,800 at one point. Moves in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, along with expectations for corporate earnings, were cited as factors supporting buying.
A breaking update on fiscal and foreign-exchange developments reported speculation about coordinated intervention by Japan and the United States, indicating a situation in which significant movements in the yen exchange rate were anticipated.
The program also covered corporate and commercial news, including Prudential’s compensation approval and the expansion of its selection of Showa-era retro goods, presenting a broad range of economic developments in a short period.