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‘I panic. It turns to rubber’: could I learn to make omurice, the ‘world’s hardest omelette’?

These unctuous rice-filled Japanese egg dishes are all over social media. But what does it cost to make them? A lot of eggs and a whole lot of pans ...

The Guardian - UK

Japan lauds closer defence relations

Japan and Thailand have strengthened defence ties as security challenges intensify across the Indo-Pacific, with Tokyo describing Bangkok as an indispensable partner in maintaining regional peace.

Bangkok Post

Samurai quote of the day: 'You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain' and a timeless wisdom

The samurai were the hereditary military nobility and warrior class of feudal Japan. Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, and philosopher born in the late sixteenth century. He is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished martial artists in history, having fought in over sixty duels without suffering…

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Famous Japanese proverb of the day: ''love and a cough cannot be...'' — Inspiring life lessons on emotional honesty, relationships, vulnerability, self-awareness, authenticity, and how unspoken feelings always reveal themselves by the traditional japanese proverb reflecting centuries of cultural wisdom

Japanese proverb of the day reveals a timeless life lesson that still speaks to modern life. "Love and a cough cannot be hidden" reminds us that real emotions always find a way to appear. Kind actions. Honest words. Small daily gestures. They say more than promises. This famous Japanese proverb…

The Economic Times

Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?

Sanae Takaichi’s blueprint to inject £1.7tn and double economic growth leaves many investors fearful

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s monkey sensation Punch turns 1, drawing a flood of well-wishing messages, in photos

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to…

The Independent UK

You've heard of K-beauty, but these 9 Japanese beauty buys are a must-try for mature skin

We need to talk about J-beauty: the sophisticated older sister to K-beauty

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Legendary Japanese photographer behind David Bowie's iconic "Heroes" cover honored with Lifetime Achievement Award – Sukita defined decades of music photography

Inspired by memories of his father taking photos on the front line during WWII, Masayoshi Sukita spent decades capturing music's most influential artists. Now he receives Abbey Road's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Digital Camera World

The Bastion is Final Fantasy 14's first new job for Evercold, a hulking tank with a shield and gun on each arm

As for the other job, you'll have to wait for the Japanese edition of Fan Fest

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Tokyo recovered 700 grams of gold, 500 grams of palladium and 1.9 kilograms of silver from cremated remains in a single year

Japanese cities are recovering precious metals from cremated human remains. These metals, found in dental fillings and medical implants, are then sold for profit. This practice is part of Japan's broader urban mining initiative for resource recovery. While legal, the practice has sparked ethical debates regarding respect for the deceased.…

The Times of India

Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday Sunday

The Independent UK

Braving heat, participant fears demise of ancient Kyoto festival

Hundreds of participants braved sweltering heat on Friday (July 24) to pull traditional floats through the streets of Kyoto during Japan's centuries-old Gion Matsuri festival. Temperatures in Kyoto have been approaching 104 degrees, a level Japan's government describes as a "brutally hot day," known locally as “kokushobi”, and one participant…

Bangkok Post

Japanese Proverb of the Day: "Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the warrior." — Timeless life lessons on honor, courage, resilience, and why true greatness is measured by character rather than the length of life

Japanese proverb of the day, “Hana wa sakuragi, hito wa bushi,” offers timeless wisdom that still shapes modern thinking. Meaning “Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the warrior,” this traditional Japanese proverb values honor above success and character above comfort. The cherry blossom blooms briefly yet leaves a lasting…

The Economic Times

'Hi-Fi Rush' Physical Edition Faces DLC Issue as Japanese PS5 Copies Ship Without Content

"Hi-Fi Rush" physical PS5 copies in Japan reportedly lack promised DLC, prompting Superdeluxe Games to investigate and seek a fix.

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Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativity

The blackboard serves as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for these young Japanese artists

The Independent UK

In Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film, Sheep in the Box, he turns to technology to explore grief

Acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's new film, "Sheep in the Box," follows a grieving couple who use technology to recreate their deceased son as a humanoid

Guitar World

Fender Japan reimagines the hits with the Active Modern series – let’s hope the US branch is taking notes

New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range

The Economic Times

Japanese proverb of the day: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down" — Timeless Japanese wisdom on courage, individuality, confidence, leadership, emotional strength, success, and why the world's greatest innovators first chose to stand alone

Japanese Proverb of the Day offers a timeless life lesson about courage, confidence, and social pressure. It explains why people who think differently often face criticism before earning respect. Yet history shows that many innovators, leaders, and creators succeeded because they refused to hide their abilities. The deeper wisdom is…

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Japanese proverb of the day: 'Even if you hide yourself from the world, don't lose sight of...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on true self, core values, self-worth, authenticity, self-awareness, inner integrity and self-deception

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the importance of remaining true to your real self regardless of circumstances. The Okinawan saying teaches people to protect their core values, maintain self-awareness, avoid self-deception and preserve inner integrity. The proverb explains that outside situations may change, but personal character should remain steady.…

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The World’s Most Liveable City Of 2026 Is In Europe, And Here’s Why It Ranks The Highest

The Global Liveability Index just dropped the top 10 most livable cities of the world, and the list might surprise you. None of the American cities made it to the top 10, but a Japanese city made its wild-card entry. Read the full article to find out which city took…

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93 Old Photos That Show People And Places That Will Never Return (New Pics)

We can experience history through documentaries, textbooks, and even stories from our grandparents. But one of the most visually pleasing ways to do so is perhaps through photographs. Here is a collection of rare historical photos from an online group that shows us the past from a slightly different perspective…

The Economic Times

Yen heads for biggest weekly drop since May despite Tokyo's support pledges

The Japanese yen is experiencing a dramatic drop, marking its most significant weekly decline since May. The currency has hit 40-year lows against the US dollar, compounded by Japan's ineffective measures to bolster its value. Additionally, surging oil prices have reignited inflation worries, further enhancing the dollar's strength, while the…

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Dwayne Johnson 'deeply moved' by Japan's 'emotional embrace'

Dwayne Johnson went to the country to promote his new movie Moana - the live-action version of the animated Disney film he starred in as Maui.

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A Creepy New Thriller Series Could Finally Do Junji Ito Justice

"The Rib Woman," an episode of the new Japanese anthology series 'Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights,' is a promising adaptation of the manga master's work.

Digital Camera World

This decade-old DSLR lens is outselling almost every modern lens in Japan as it's an "affordable marvel that any Canon photographer should own"

Mirrorless may have taken over, but one inexpensive DSLR-era prime has climbed to No.1 in Japan's latest best-selling lens chart, beaten only by one third-party standard zoom

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