Mario Kart could aid Nintendo in competing against AI advancements.

Nintendo shares are expected to rise further due to new games, successful movies, and its unique content creator strategy.

Nintendo's shares are on a record climb, and it looks like they ain't stopping anytime soon, especially with the Switch 2 coming out. Investors are buzzing over the new hit games and all the great content dropping with it.

After the success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" this year, analysts like Junko Yamamura from JPMorgan Chase are saying Nintendo is seen more as a content creator now, not just a hardware maker. Their strategy with games, character merchandise, and even mobile titles is making investors feel safe, even when the tech market gets wild. So yeah, it’s a solid pick!

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Tokyo area traffic may be disrupted by snow starting Sunday.

Heavy snowfall is predicted in central and eastern Japan, potentially disrupting transport and requiring snow tires for drivers.

Japan easing foreign worker rules for hotels, restaurants.

Japan may soon allow foreign workers in hotels to serve food amid labor shortages, while still prohibiting them from pouring drinks.

Ginza Sony Park emphasizes listening as an art.

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