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Silent Hill f remains true to the franchise’s ‘beautiful and horrible’ tone and atmosphere despite 1960s Japan setting, devs say

Speaking with Destructoid at gamescom, the game's producer and director say they have faith in what they're making.

Destructoid

Remembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day

To mark 80 years since the end of the second world war, a group of ten Japanese people whose fathers and grandfathers once fought against the British travelled to the UK to mark victory over Japan day (VJ day). The story of their ancestors is one that is often forgotten.…

The Conversation

Could This New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Be the Next Big Thing For Motorcycles?

Researchers from Japan think they’ve cracked the code when it comes to scalable hydrogen fuel cells. But could it work for motorcycles and powersports vehicles?

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Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

The recent opening of an immigration centre in El Paso, Texas, has reignited protests of the Trump administration’s tough immigration plans from Japanese Americans. The internment camp, which opened in August 2025, is on the site of a military base that was used to intern Japanese Americans during the war.

The Conversation

Japan Tourism Rumour Of Mega Earthquake Has No Scientific Basis - But Why Does It Spook HK, Korean Travellers?

A viral manga-fuelled rumour predicts a July 2025 Japan earthquake, but experts confirm it has no scientific basis, though travel from Hong Kong and South Korea is affected.

International Business Times UK

Eagles men seek Rugby World Cup qualification amid uncertainty over US future

Victory over Canada will bring spot at Australia 2027 but amid MLR doubts and foreign schemes, little is certain for Scott Lawrence’s team

The Guardian - US

Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway

Pilot altered the plane’s course shortly before arrival to avoid thunderclouds and in the process forgot to inform ATC of the change

The Independent UK

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Matcha madness leaves Japan's tea ceremony pros skeptical

Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea, is experiencing a boom

The Independent UK

Rice Prices Up 91 Pct Year-on-year In Japan

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

International Business Times

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Releasing on PC and Consoles Later This Year - New Trailer

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is set to return with a deeper take on arcade racing later this year on multiple platforms. Players will be able to explore two very different backdrops, from the sunny laid-back Mediterranean coast to the winding mountain roads of Japan.

Operation Sports

Infiniti Might Scrap Its EV Plans for a Manual Sports Sedan Instead

Infiniti isn't doing so hot. Sales are way down from a decade ago, and there’s more chaos and uncertainty in the industry than ever. But the Japanese automaker has an idea to reinvigorate the struggling brand—and it should excite enthusiasts.

Motor1

My dad died suddenly while I was in Japan. A memory of him lives on in my fridge

Still in its torn packet, the cheese has evolved into something other than food. I refuse to imagine the meal when I finish it

The Guardian - AU

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

By ignoring the quantity theory of money and employing neo-Keynesian macroeconomic models, central bankers are often wrong-footed.

Fortune

Man arrested after ‘bear attack’ killing of 91-year-old father

Investigators say man’s wounds are more consistent with a knife attack

The Independent UK

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GamesRadar

Forza Horizon 6's Japan open world seems likelier than ever as a car import company mistakenly sheds some light on the Xbox sequel

On the horizon?

The Independent UK

Two sailors injured after fire rages on US warship in Japan for more than 12 hours

Japanese military and coastguard step in to help US sailors fight fire, which raged into small hours of Thursday morning

Barchart

Stocks Slip Before the Open With Focus on Fed’s Jackson Hole Summit and U.S. PMI Data, Walmart Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.22%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.10% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s gathering at Jackson Hole, U.S. business activity data, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

Sports Illustrated

Full Little League World Series Schedule for 2025

Here's everything you need to know about the remaining fixtures in the 2025 Little League World Series.

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The Independent UK

US Navy ship erupts in flames near Japan

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Watch a bright fireball explode above Japan, turning night to day (video)

A fireball exploded into life in the skies above Japan on Aug. 19, briefly turning night to day before fragmenting close to the horizon.

The Independent UK

US Navy ship USS New Orleans catches fire while docked in Japan

Dramatic footage shows a US Navy ship on fire while it was docked in Okinawa, Japan.

The Independent UK

Japan proposes 'economic zone' linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa

RideApart

This Seemingly Unstoppable Indian EV Motorbike Company Just Raised $21M To Go Global

The new funding comes from TDK Ventures, the financing arm of the mega-international Japanese electronics company. This after over 70K preorders!

The Guardian - UK

What does a true Brit feel when we commemorate the war or fly the St George flag? Depends on the Brit

Politicians love a single, unifying narrative, but it’s more complicated for those of us who see UK life and history through a different lens, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

The Independent UK

Stunning fireball lights up Japan night sky in dash cam video

A meteorite lit up the night sky over western Japan on Tuesday night in a video captured on a driver's dash cam.

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