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Ishiuchi Miyako photographs completely different things, yet her 50 years of work all looks unmistakably hers

The Japanese photographer's retrospective shows how sticking to one visual principle creates coherence across 50 years of wildly different subjects

Digital Camera World · May 30

SoftBank to spend $87.5 billion on AI centres in France: Son

Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend 75 billion euros ($87.5 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in an interview released Saturday. "75 billion euros in total," Son told La Tribune Dimanche weekly ahead of a French investment conference hosted by President…

The Economic Times · May 30

US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Hegseth criticised European nations for weakening their militaries.

The Economic Times · May 30

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Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

AAP · May 30

I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep

I ditched my bed frame and put my mattress on the floor to see if it could improve my sleep — here's what happened and how it compares to my Japanese futon

Tom’s Guide · May 30

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone

Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

The Independent UK · May 30

The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that out

Indian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessity of language proficiency. German and French are leading the way, with Japanese also gaining traction. Language skills are now a crucial part of admission plans, opening new academic…

The Economic Times · May 30

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WRC Rally Japan: Solberg heaps pressure on leader Evans, as Ogier struggles

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

Autosport · May 30

WRC Rally Japan: Oliver Solberg turns up pressure on Elfyn Evans

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

Motorsport · May 30

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Euronews · May 30

Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally on Iran Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation...

Barchart · May 29

Japan’s Prince Hisahito makes imperial state banquet debut after sister relinquishes royal duties

Prince Hisahito of Japan has made his imperial state banquet debut, five years after his sister relinquished her royal duties.

The Independent UK · May 29

Japan hits 6G key milestone with high-frequency speeds topping 100 Gbps

Researchers have built a miniaturized microcomb-driven terahertz wireless communication system that's 90 times smaller than conventional chips to deliver record-breaking data-transfer speeds at ultrahigh frequencies.

LiveScience · May 29

Forza Horizon 6 breaks a three-year drought — the first Xbox game to chart physically in Japan since 2023

Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

Windows Central · May 29

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Barchart · May 29

Dollar Inches Higher on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.02%. The dollar found some support today after the May MNI Chicago PMI rose more than expected at its strongest pace in 4.25 years. On the negative side for the dollar is the improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal, which has...

Digital Camera World · May 29

Newer cameras are losing out to this three-year-old mirrorless model in Japan's latest sales charts

Despite newer flagship launches, this 2023 full-frame camera continues to top sales charts in Japan across multiple retailers

The Independent UK · May 29

Japan ban imports of Indian mangoes after key processing facility fails inspection

Suspension follows an inspection by Japanese officials at a major facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India

The Independent UK · May 29

Japan’s population suffers record five-year drop as government fails to halt decline

All prefectures barring Tokyo and Okinawa recorded a decline in population

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Barchart · May 29

S&P Futures Gain on Hopes for U.S.-Iran Deal; Dell Pops on Blowout Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.18% this morning as investors became more confident that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal.

Bangkok Post · May 29

JAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport, no injuries

A Japan Airlines passenger jet made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on Friday due to a mechanical issue, with a tire believed to have burst during takeoff, the Transport Ministry said.

Bangkok Post · May 29

Mitsubishi Motors to revive flagship Pajero SUV after 7 years

KYODO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp said Friday it will revive its flagship Pajero sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Japan for the first time in seven years, with a plan to unveil the new model this fall.

Bangkok Post · May 29

Japan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

Japan's parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online pre-entry travel authorisation system for overseas arrivals.

AAP · May 29

Japan, South Korea markets hit records on hopes for a winding down of the Iran war

Markets in Japan and South Korea have hit fresh records as Asian shares advanced on expectations the U.S. and Iran will agree to extend the ceasefire in their war by 60 days

The Economic Times · May 29

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei scales record peak on Mideast, AI optimism

Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal and strong AI stock performance following Dell Technologies' positive earnings. The broader Topix also reached an all-time closing high. This market rally was fueled by renewed hopes for de-escalation in the Middle…

The Economic Times · May 29

Global Market: Japan inflation remains below BOJ target as energy costs rise

Tokyo's inflation eased for a sixth month in May, staying under the Bank of Japan's target. Government subsidies helped cushion rising global energy costs. Meanwhile, Japan's factory output rebounded in April, driven by AI-related demand. Policymakers watch these trends closely as they consider future interest rate decisions amid global economic…

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