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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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Dinner Menu

Following lunch, dinner as well. For dinner: yam-over-rice, nameko miso soup, and flying-fish ochazuke. Nameko Miso Soup Ingredients: 1 block of silken tofu, 1 pack of fresh nameko…

Lunch Menu

Today is a holiday. I made lunch for my 2 daughters, and the 3 of us ate together. Ground Chicken Fried Rice Fried Chicken + Grilled Pork Skewers (these were bought) Lettuce and Wh…

Tastevin Aoyama (Closed)

Tastevin Tokyo is located near Nobu Tokyo: go a short way in from 246 and head down to the basement. Produced overall by Shigeo Torikai, this restaurant has an enormous wine cellar…

O’hyoi’s (Closed)

A restaurant belonging to Shunji Fujimura, the “variety entertainer” known as Ohyoi-san. Committed to authenticity, he reportedly ordered oak, plaster, and sun-dried bricks from Br…

Another Tax Increase

Another tax increase. This time it is the health-insurance premium, a tax by another name. Only salaried workers are affected. Only 10 days after the election in which they said th…

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