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2.2 million people sign up for Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan — and Nintendo says it won't be able to meet demand

Spoilers: a lot of people will want to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 console when it launches.

Tom’s Guide

You Won't Be Able to Outrun Japan's Latest Cop Car

The police force patrolling the roads surrounding the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan have a new car. And unlike the Toyota sedans usually run by the Mie Prefectural police, this one has 573 horsepower on tap.

Motor1

Kodak Pixpro FZ55 is the cheap compact camera that just won’t quit, tops BCN Ranking (again!)

Kodak dominates Japanese domestic market share for digital compact cameras in March, while Kodak Pixpro FZ55 tops the charts

Digital Camera World

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The Switch 2 is big in Japan. Too big — why that matters to U.S. buyers

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa just revealed Nintendo cannot fulfill Japan's demand for the Nintendo Switch 2. So what does that mean for U.S. consumers?

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A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb

The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday

The Independent UK

‘The Sell America Trade’: Who's behind the sinking of the U.S. dollar

It's not China or Japan. It's everyone.

Fortune

Nintendo wasn't ready for how in-demand the Switch 2 would be in Japan, as boss warns there isn't enough stock from its official store to fulfill the 2.2 million lottery sale applications

Nintendo is already working on "strengthening" its production system to help meet demand

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Stocks Set to Extend Rally on Fed Reprieve and Trade Optimism, U.S. PMI Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +2.51% this morning, extending yesterday’s rally as sentiment got a boost after the Trump administration’s move to alleviate some of the tensions unsettling investors.

Barchart

Chinese PM writes to Japan stressing need to jointly fight Trump’s tariffs

China has reportedly urged Japan for a coordinated response to tariffs imposed on both nations by US president Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Muji Living Room Ideas — 5 Ways to Harness the Calming Qualities of This Japanese Design Style

Inspired by Japanese "zen" principles, Muji living rooms are all about cultivating a calming, tranquil space that nourishes the soul

Livingetc

‘Monks, politicians, drag queens – all life is here’: a trip to Japan’s Kyotographie festival

The theme of this year’s celebrated photo bonanza is ‘humanity’ – and Kyoto is bursting with images

The Guardian - UK

32 Japanese Shirts That Accidentally Perfected Comedy With Their Awful Translations

Badly translated shirts being sold in Japan.

Bored Panda

Teens steal the show in the closely-contested first bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup 2025

17-year-old American Annie Sanders snatched gold while Japan's Sorato Anraku continued his astonishing dominance in the men's competition

Advnture

“Even the thought that Clapton might have seen a few seconds of my video feels surreal. But I’m truly honored”: Eric Clapton names Japanese neo-soul guitarist as one to watch

Toshiki Soejima couldn't quite believe that his guitar hero picked him as one of his favorites…

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Trump had a ‘test case’ for trade negotiations with Japan. The failure to reach a deal now has analysts wondering if any will be signed

Trump’s team had hoped for some quick wins when it came to tariff negotiations. That’s looking increasingly unlikely.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain With Focus on Trade Talks and Tesla Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.98%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.05% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s sell-off on Wall Street, while investors await comments from Federal Reserve officials and a raft of corporate earnings reports, with a particular focus on…

The Guardian - AU

Rice crisis: Japan imports grain from South Korea for first time in more than 25 years

Japanese consumers who used to treat foreign-grown rice with scepticism have been forced to develop a taste for it amid domestic shortage

Motorsport

Toyota releases wild (and unhinged) NASCAR-themed ad in Japan

Toyota Gazoo Racing has released quite the commercial, but it's unlikely you've seen it unless you live in the island nation of Japan. The video, which has amassed 2.4 million views on YouTube at the time of writing this story, takes the viewer on quite the chaotic journey.

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InsideEVs

BYD Is Developing An Electric Kei Car For Japan: Report

Japan’s electric vehicle market fell 33% in 2024 from an already low baseline. But China's BYD still saw sales growth in the country. Nissan still dominates the Japanese electric car market, and Tesla leads among imported EVs, but BYD is now reportedly working on a model it hopes will slingshot…

InsideEVs

CATL's New LFP Battery Beats BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Speeds

The race is on to make the electric vehicle experience as convenient as owning gas-powered cars. China’s battery giants are in a head-to-head battle on that front. BYD recently unveiled its Super-e Platform, which can add 248 miles (400 kilometers) of range in five minutes. Now just days before Auto…

Barchart

Warren Buffett Once Avoided Japan’s ‘Very Low Returns’ Despite 1% Rates — Now He’s Amassed a $23 Billion Position

Warren Buffett's 1998 insight on the power of time in investing resurfaces with fresh relevance in 2025, as market corrections highlight the long-term strength of quality businesses over speculative ventures.

International Business Times

Crypto Bettors Believe Japan Has Highest Chance Of Securing Trump Trade Deal Before July

Japan is a frontrunner on a Polymarket event contract that seeks to determine which countries will secure a trade deal with U.S. President Trump before July.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Sharply Lower After Trump’s Push Against Powell, U.S. Economic Data and Tech Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -1.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -1.23% this morning, pointing to a sharply lower open on Wall Street as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell weighed on sentiment.

International Business Times

Trump Bares 'Non-Tariff Cheating' List In Easter Sunday Trade War Warning, Mentions Japan, EU

President Trump is not slowing down in his global tariff threats as he posted a list of what he believes are unfair international trade practices, even mentioning Japan and the European Union in his list.

Tom’s Hardware

World's first drone system for fighting lightning protects cities and infrastructure

Japan's NTT boasts that it has designed the world’s first lightning triggering and guidance system that leverages flying drones.

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