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Can Europe Regain “Payments Sovereignty”? The Launch of the European Network for Payments (ENP) and Implications for Japan

Can Europe Regain “Payments Sovereignty”? The Launch of the European Network for Payments (ENP) and Implications for Japan

On September 30, 2026, leading European payment providers announced the establishment of a new company, European Network for Payments (ENP). Its parti…

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Homeward Bound

To catch a flight departing at 12:5, I left the apartment at half past 9. I was a little nervous, but I checked in without trouble. After checking in, I had a hamburger and an Anch…

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Pacific Heights

It rained today. I stayed at Michael’s house until 12, then moved to his Pacific Heights apartment. It is in a 24-story building, on its 23rd floor, and the living room is entirely…

Michael’s House

Today, I am staying overnight at the pool house at Michael’s home. I had seen it several times while it was under construction, but now that I am staying here, I am amazed at…

Napa Premium Outlet

Napa Premium Outlet is a fairly large outlet with a wide range of brand-name goods. I bought the Samsonite suitcase I use now here before. Come to think of it, I also bought the Bo…

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Domaine Carneros & Peju

Today, Carneros and Rutherford. In Carneros, I went to Domaine Carneros. This winery is owned by the Taittinger family and is famous for its sparkling wines made using the méthode…

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