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Tiny Toys with Huge Appeal

With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan. Ranging from popular anime and comic characters to quirky collectables, the broad variety of options and prices available help appeal to a variety of consumers. This episode features Japanese businesses that are capitalizing on these trending tiny toys. [In Focus: Unused Office Space Poses Risks to US Banks] As working from home became normal in the United States, demand for office space dropped off. We explore how the slowdown in commercial real estate is raising the risks to the financial sector. [Global Trends: More US Schools Moving to 4-Day Week] The United States is facing a critical shortage of teachers. That's prompting a movement to shorten the school week to four days to attract teachers by reducing working days. We take a look at how this is working out.

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  • Originally Aired July 1, 2023
  • Created September 14, 2023 by
    Burvelle
  • Modified September 14, 2023 by
    Burvelle