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Tatsuya Nakadai obituary

One of the greatest actors of Japanese cinema best known for Ran, the 1985 film adaptation of King Lear

The Guardian - UK

'Psychosis' Claim As Japanese Woman Marries AI Character She Designed

A 32-year-old Japanese woman has married an AI character she custom-built in ChatGPT. Experts warn of 'AI psychosis' as emotional bonds between humans and AI deepen.

International Business Times UK

Warren Buffett Might Hate Bitcoin, But Japan Investments Could be Indirectly Linked to Ripple XRP

Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Sumitomo and SBI Holdings suggests indirect ties to Ripple XRP. Experts see potential in Japan's blockchain adoption for institutional settlement.

International Business Times

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Steve Tandy: Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring

Wales have made five changes from the side that beat Japan last weekend.

The Independent UK

Japanese men caught with 43kg cannabis at Malaysia airport

Packages found ‘hidden by covering with anchovies and dried shrimp and vacuum packed to evade detection’

The Independent UK

Stocks Rally Before the Open on Upbeat Nvidia Earnings, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +1.12%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +1.55% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from AI darling Nvidia boosted sentiment.

Barchart

Japan government report expresses alarm at ‘new world order’ of these three ally nations

Japan warns of emerging security environment in ways not seen since the Cold War

The Independent UK

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Oysters are dying off in huge numbers in Japan. Nobody knows why

Researchers looking at pathogens or harmful algal blooms as possible causes

The Independent UK

Every Beauty Editor I Know Swears By Japanese Gel Manis—Here's Why

The hottest new nail technique comes with flawless results—and a steep price tag.

Marie Claire

Dollar Climbs on Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.39% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is moving higher today amid weakness in the yen, which tumbled to a 9.75-month low on concern that the Japanese government will support a stimulus package that would substantially increase Japan's debt burden. Today's...

Barchart

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

When Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in October 2025, it left a trail of destruction. The Category 5 storm damaged buildings in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, snapped power lines and cut off entire neighborhoods from hospitals and aid.

The Conversation

This new standard zoom is one of the best you can shoot with – and it leads Japan's top 10 lenses

Digital Camera World

Japanese Woman Who Kissed BTS Jin at Fan Meet Claims She 'Didn't Think It Was a Crime'

A Japanese woman has been indicted for kissing BTS's Jin without consent during a 2024 fan event in Seoul, sparking legal action and public outcry.

International Business Times UK

''A deadly confluence of wrong way news' is what's causing the global market selloff, says top economist, and don't expect it to get better anytime soon

Hopes for an interest rate cut from the Fed are fading despite a global slowdown and a spike in the VIX.

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International Business Times

China Hits Japan With Economic Shockwave As Taiwan Row Boils Over

What began as a war of words has now erupted into a full-scale economic and political confrontation with regional and global implications.

International Business Times

Toyota CEO Channels Trump Spirit at NASCAR, Announces Nearly $1 Billion US Investment

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announces a $912 million U.S. investment in hybrid vehicle production after a patriotic NASCAR event in Japan.

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Gain With All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.44% this morning, signaling a modest rebound from a bruising stretch of losses, while investors look ahead to an earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

The Guardian - UK

China suspends seafood imports from Japan as Taiwan row escalates

Beijing reimposes 2023 ban, citing Japan PM’s comment that military would respond to Chinese attack on island

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34 Times Adding “Japan” To A Random Photo Made It Instantly Aesthetically Pleasing

Whether it’s warm ramen bowls, peaceful mountain views, or the iconic pop culture that shaped generations, Japan has captured the hearts of many. Its charm is so strong that anything associated with it feels instantly cool and beautiful. On TikTok, a viral trend is showing just how powerful that reputation…

Euronews

Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

International Business Times UK

Physical: Asia Winner Rigged From The Start? Here Are the Top Reasons Why Team Korea Seemed 'Favoured'

Fans erupted online after South Korea's win on Physical: Asia, claiming uneven rules, faulty equipment, and biased challenges disadvantaged other teams.

AAP

Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

The Independent UK

China and Japan relations ‘on knife’s edge’ over Taiwan in first test for new PM Takaichi

Analysis: With relations between China and Japan plummeting to their worst level in decades, experts tell Arpan Rai it now falls to new PM Sanae Takaichi to navigate her way out of a potentially damaging crisis

International Business Times UK

Toyota's Chairman Spotted In Full MAGA Gear At NASCAR Event - Here's Why It Matters

Akio Toyoda's MAGA outfit at Fuji Speedway sparks global scrutiny as analysts say the display signals Toyota's strategic push to bolster ties with the US market.

The Independent UK

One killed and at least 170 homes damaged as huge fire tears through southern Japan

Out-of-control blaze starts near fishing port in Oita city and spread to nearby forest

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