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Private Japanese spacecraft aims to land in the moon's 'Sea of Cold' this week

Tokyo-based company ispace aims to land its "Resilience" spacecraft in the moon's Mare Frigoris ("Sea of Cold") region on June 5, notching a big milestone for Japan and for commercial spaceflight.

Space

“Things In Japan That Would Send Americans Into A Coma”: 13 Unexpected Japanese Customs That Surprised This TikToker

TikTok creator Ryan gives us all a very vivid glimpse into the peculiarities of life in the land of the rising sun.

Bored Panda

Toyota's Smallest Car Gets the GR Sport Treatment

The funky Aygo X is the smallest model Toyota sells outside of Japan's kei car segment. It’s a diminutive vehicle competing in Europe’s rarefied A-segment, especially after the exit of the Volkswagen Group’s trio (VW up!, Skoda Citigo, and SEAT Mii) a few years ago. Previously a traditional hatchback, the…

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Socceroos search for a hero as date with destiny looms

The Socceroos could be just one win away from securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and the players are drawing on feats from the past to inspire them.

AAP

Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Australia's Bernard Foley has fallen just short in the Japan Rugby League One final, his side pipped by Brave Lupus Tokyo in the decider.

AAP

Japanese walking vs running — which is best for you?

Which is better for you - interval walking, or running? We crunch the numbers

Tom’s Guide

Socceroos suffer big blow as star set for foot surgery

A number of big names are missing from the Socceroos squad for the huge World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

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Retire in Japan: It Ain’t Easy, Unless You’re Special

People find relocating to Japan worth the effort, as long as you can jump through those administrative hoops and be open to a flexible view of “retirement.”

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Trump hails Japan’s US Steel deal in Pittsburgh rally as he doubles steel tariffs to 50%

President vows ‘nobody is going to get around’ new 50 percent tariffs on foreign steel, but the details of Nippon’s U.S. Steel deal remain murky

The Independent UK

Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally

In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a ‘blockbuster agreement’ between Japan’s Nippon Steel and US Steel.

Al Jazeera

Trump announces 50% steel tariffs and hails ‘blockbuster’ deal with Japan

President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will aid workers but questions raised over nature of Nippon Steel investment

The Guardian - US

China to resume seafood imports from Japan suspended after Fukushima wastewater discharge

China blocked imports of Japanese seafood because it said the release of the treated and diluted but still slightly radioactive wastewater would endanger the fishing industry and coastal communities in eastern China.

Euronews

‘It’s just great’: Japan ambassador tries Irn-Bru on visit to whisky distillery

THE Japanese ambassador to the UK has given Irn-Bru the thumbs up as he visited a whisky distillery near Glasgow, describing it as “just great”.

The National (Scotland)

‘It’s just great’: Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery

Hiroshi Suzuki described Scotland as an ‘important’ trading partner as he toured a distillery with First Minister John Swinney.

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The Independent UK

Japan Coast Guard rescues injured crew from Chinese ship near contested waters

Japan's coast guard says it has dispatched a patrol vessel to rescue an injured crewmember of a Chinese survey ship in the contested waters in southwestern Japan

The Conversation

Soaring rice prices are stirring political trouble in Japan – history shows this often leads to a change of government

Japan’s agriculture minister, Taku Etō, resigned on May 21 just six months into his term, following a public backlash to his joke that he never buys rice because supporters give it to him for free.

The Independent UK

Japan's palace confirms former princess Mako has first baby

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child

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48 Japanese Inventions That Show Off How Distinct The Country Is From Any Other Place

If you were wondering what to visit in East Asia, this list shows why Japan is a first round contender.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower on Renewed Tariff Concerns, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.17% this morning as investors grappled with fresh uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

The National (Scotland)

Japanese ambassador meets John Swinney during Scotland visit

Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to the UK, has met with John Swinney during his visit to Scotland

Motor1

Confirmed: Toyota Will Make the GR Corolla In the UK

The rumors were true: Toyota will begin producing the GR Corolla in the United Kingdom starting in 2026. Preparations at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) plant actually began last year and will culminate with the start of production sometime next year. The Burnaston factory in Derbyshire will become the…

Al Jazeera

Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row

Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.

The Independent UK

China to resume Japanese seafood imports after Fukushima water row

Imports were earlier banned due to concerns over wastewater discharge from the nuclear plant

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Flood of North Korean arms to Russia, say US, Japan and others

20,000 cargo containers of ammo, shells, missiles and gear sent, says watchdog replacing UN panel scuppered by Moscow. What we know on 1,192

The Independent UK

Potty wars! Japan’s popular toilet makers set aim on a new target...the American bottom

Toto, which makes the Washlet – or bidet – has seen a dramatic increase in popularity of its products in America, all thanks to social media

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