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How baseball helped shape Japanese migrants’ experiences during the White Australia policy

In 1919, Japanese migrants in Sydney gifted a silver cup to the New South Wales Baseball Association.

The Conversation

Subaru Teases a New STI Model. Again

Another day, another Subaru WRX STI teaser. This time, Subaru released a short video on its Japanese social media channels, hinting at the return of the legendary performance badge ahead of a debut in 2026. We’ve seen this before—but there’s still reason to be hopeful.

Motor1

Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches

The Independent UK

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I'm obsessed with this Japanese artist's catlike creatures

Yamazuki Mari blends traditional and modern influences – with lots of cats and wolves.

Creative Bloq

China Launches Massive Taiwan Drills As US And Japan Tensions Raise War Fears

China begins its biggest military drills around Taiwan under 'Justice Mission 2025', escalating tensions with the US and Japan as Taipei raises security to high alert.

International Business Times UK

Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

The Independent UK

China Encircles Taiwan with Massive Live-Fire Drill, Stoking Global Alarm Over Invasion Threats

China has launched large-scale live-fire drills encircling Taiwan, simulating blockades and strikes after US arms deals and Japanese remarks, raising invasion fears.

International Business Times UK

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China stages live-fire military drills around Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces'

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

Euronews

Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters

Bears are becoming a growing problem in some of Japan’s urban areas as they are forced to venture further in search of food

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest

Spring-like weather experienced by many Americans to end, while heavy snow in Japan brings deadly conditions

The Guardian - UK

Boy, 5, died after arm trapped in ski resort travelator in Japan

Hinata Goto reportedly fell as he was trying to get off the 30-metre-long walkway

The Guardian - UK

China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan in Warning to 'Separatist Forces'

China has begun large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, warning against separatist activity and raising concerns over regional security.

International Business Times UK

Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after Japan tensions

The Chinese military says it’s dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan to warn against what it called separatist and “external interference” forces

The Independent UK

Unlock 3 Japanese Sleep Secrets That Could Transform Your Night’s Rest

Turn your sleep space into a clean and serene sanctuary with simple but impactful tips from our Japanese wellbeing expert

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Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie

A trio of All Blacks have helped the Kobe Steelers to a convincing win in Japan Rugby League One.

TechRadar

10 impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1Kg that you will probably never be able to buy (unless you fly there)

Ten impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1kg - but you'll probably never be able to buy.

The Independent UK

Two dead in 67 car pile up on Japanese highway during New Year getaway

Two people have died after at least 67 cars were caught in a highway pile-up in Japan, as motorists began travelling for New Year getaways.

The Independent UK

Huge crash on highway in Japan kills one and injures 26

The Gunma prefectural highway police said Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks

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'It was definitely interesting': Persona 5: The Phantom X developer was surprised that people outside of Japan were 'cheering' for the Subway Slammer

The gacha's first villain became a meme earlier this year.

Euronews

At least 15 injured in chemical attack and stabbing at Japan tyre factory

Some of the stabbed victims remain in serious condition. A 38-year-old man was arrested for alleged attempted murder at the factory, authorities said.

Evening Standard

At least 14 hurt in horror mass stabbing at Japanese factory

Authorities have detained a 38-year-old man after six were seriously hurt in an attack involving a knife and a spray-like liquid

Euronews

Japan on track to become world’s third-largest defence spender

A record defence budget and an expanding missile and drone programme mark a decisive shift for Japan, as it clears path to become the world’s third-largest military spender.

The Independent UK

At least 15 injured after mass stabbing and chemical attack in rubber factory

Eight were stabbed and seven attacked with a substance believed to be bleach at the factory in Japan

Euronews

More than a dozen people injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man was arrested in Japan after a violent attack at the Yokohama Rubber Company, leaving eight people stabbed and others injured by a suspected bleach chemical.

The Independent UK

At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man has been arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with a chemical believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan

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