Data Center Backlash: US activist Erin Brockovich launched the Brockovich Data Center map to track where AI data centers are planned, spotlighting concerns over energy and water use. Rare Earth Strategy: Japan is looking to Minami Torishima (Marcus Island) as a potential rare-earth hub after researchers identified deep-sea deposits in its waters, aiming to reduce reliance on concentrated supply chains. BOJ Watch: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said a rate hike could still happen despite Middle East uncertainty, stressing upside inflation risks ahead of the June 15-16 meeting. Industrial 5G + AI: ISL Networks and Japan System Development unveiled an industrial 5G and AI control platform for real-time factory and warehouse operations. AI’s Resource Strain: UN researchers warned data centers could double power and water use by 2030 as AI demand surges. Electric Port Tech: ABB won a contract to supply power and propulsion systems for electric harbour tugs in India under the Green Tug Transition Programme. Rare Earth Mining Tech: Japan plans a deep-sea drone effort to hunt for rare earths, targeting new extraction pathways. Health & Travel: A travel-health warning urged people to prepare medication properly before flying to avoid confiscation or legal trouble abroad. Japan Market Mood: The Nikkei pulled back from record highs as AI-related stocks cooled amid global risk sentiment.