Hello, this is Kenji in Tokyo, your host this week for the latest edition of #techAsia.
Like many other places, people here are hooked on the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which kicked off last weekend. Personally, Monday’s early morning opener for team Japan was a great way to start a new week, with Samurai Blue catching up twice and eventually securing a draw against the Netherlands, a higher-ranking rival.
The timezone difference between Japan and North America means watching these matches live often involves some pretty crazy hours, but seeing top-notch players representing their respective countries in a peaceful sporting event feels like a breath of fresh air when the real world is mired in deadly wars and geopolitical rivalries.