Protect the OJ 🍊

Good Afternoon. Today is Friday, May 3. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

Japan Faces An Orange Juice Shortage Crisis

OJ Shortage: Japan is facing a nationwide orange juice shortage due to rain damage and a citrus disease outbreak in Brazil.

• The country imports ~90% of its orange juice from Brazil because its small, mountainous geography limits farmable land.

• Japan’s orange juice producers have since stopped selling larger sizes containers, leaving only 200ml packs for purchase.

🎮 Game On!: Japan Edition 🇯🇵

'Queen of Tears' Takes Second Place Globally on Netflix

Netflix: 'Queen of Tears' achieved the second-highest spot on Netflix’s global TV series rankings in the non-English category

• The drama attracted 4.1 million views from April 22-28, staying in the global top 10 for the eighth consecutive week.

• 'Queen of Tears' topped nine countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan and more.

Ghibli Inspired Atmosphere - Tranquil Lake | 2-Hour Relaxing Music & Nature Sounds

Hey Friend, You’re Invited To The Potluck!!

Introducing the Som Tam card in Potluck Showdown – a spicy Thai salad with shredded green papaya, peanuts, and a tangy dressing of lime juice.

Whether you're a fan of Thai cuisine or new to its delights, Som Tam is sure to delight your palate and leave you craving more.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

See this card and all of the others in Potluck Showdown 

Serving Karaoke For Breakfast 🎤

Making History: Donna Hayashi Smith was selected as the first Asian-American curator of the White House Office.

PokeTea: Check out this Pokémon-themed tea ceremony with new matcha products featuring Polteageist and Sinistea.

Vietnam x AI: Vietnam's top tech firm is teaming up with chipmaker Nvidia to open a $200 million AI factory.

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