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Forza Horizon 6 won't let you destroy cherry blossom trees because they're too important to Japanese culture

Brake around the blossoms!

GamesRadar

Warning issued after Japan hit by earthquake – here’s the latest travel advice

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The Independent UK

BitSummit Punch 2026 returns this month, and we're bringing you a special Mixtape celebrating amazing indie games from Japan and around the world

This year's theme is High Impact, so prepare yourself for some seriously cool-looking indie fighting games

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan on Friday. The tremor occurred in Pacific waters off Miyagi prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. There were no immediate reports of damage. Nuclear power plants in Miyagi and Fukushima reported no abnormalities. Bullet train services were…

The Economic Times

Forza Horizon 6 Survival Guide: Crucial Tips and Tricks Before Touring Japan

Forza Horizon 6 offers a unique 'Explore Japan' path for beginners, focusing on skill, strategy, and progression. Master the basics, use the rewind feature, and make smart choices for success.

International Business Times UK

Powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as residents are warned

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The Independent UK

Japanese hotel makes tourists sign pledge they will never commit war crimes, Israelis furious

No crimes against humanity allowed please.

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S&P Futures Plunge as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.95% this morning as a jump in oil prices drove Treasury yields higher, abruptly halting the AI-fueled equity rally.

Barchart

How Forza Horizon took on Japan with deep research – and 360-degree cameras

The open world driving sim has roared through locations from Colorado to Australia, its authentic feel resting on exhaustive research. But, as the team explain, Japan was the toughest challenge yet

The Guardian - UK

Japanese bond yields hit record highs as rate-hike bets firm

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose as much as 10 basis points (bps) to 2.73%, the highest ‌level since ⁠May 1997. The ⁠yields on five-year notes and 20-year bonds touched all-time peaks of 2.00% and 3.615%, respectively. Yields move inversely to bond prices.

The Economic Times

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei slumps to weekly loss on tech share profit-taking

Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest was the biggest drag, slumping 7.9% to shave 544 index points from the Nikkei. Fellow heavyweight Tokyo Electron lost 1.8%.

The Economic Times

Manulife Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Manulife Financial (NYSE:MFC) reported what executives described as solid first-quarter 2026 results, with growth in insurance sales and earnings in Asia helping offset pressure in Global Wealth and Asset Management and unfavorable insurance experience in Canada. President and Chief Executive Offic

MarketBeat

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Gameplay, Car Pass Details Reveal Massive 30-Car Drop as Players Rush to Unlock Exclusive Time Attack Cars

Forza Horizon 6 launches in Early Access, offering a new open-world experience in Japan with seasonal progression, exclusive cars, and a 30-car Car Pass.

International Business Times UK

Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation hits 3-year high amid Iran oil shock

Japan's wholesale inflation surged to its fastest pace in nearly three years in April, driven by rising energy and commodity prices linked to the Iran conflict. This acceleration has intensified expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as early as June, with markets pricing in a high…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after AI rally spurs US gauges

Asian stocks climbed, mirroring Wall Street's record highs driven by the AI trade and robust US consumer resilience. Japan, South Korea, and Australia saw gains, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on track for its sixth weekly rise. Nvidia's rally fueled US trading, while Brent crude edged higher and the…

Destructoid

All Forza Horizon 6 Barn Finds car locations and how to find them

What's hidden in there?

The Mary Sue

The US-Israeli war on Iran just turned Japan’s snack shelves into a graveyard of black-and-white bags, and the crisis is far from over

The U.S.–Israeli war on Iran just turned Japan’s snack shelves into a ghost town of black-and-white bags, and the crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. Bright colors are gone, replaced by stark monochrome designs. The reason? A critical ink shortage caused by the war’s chokehold on global oil…

The Economic Times

A massive DNA discovery just rewrote everything we thought we knew about the Japanese people

A major genetic analysis of over 3,200 Japanese individuals reveals a more complex ancestry than previously thought, suggesting a third ancestral group tied to northeastern Asia. The study also highlights greater genetic diversity within Japan than assumed, with distinct regional variations. This research could pave the way for more personalized…

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Motor1

Inside The UK Factory Building Toyota's Most Important Hot Hatch: 'The Target Is Motomachi'

Toyota is indeed building its pride and joy, the GR Corolla, in England. Of all the places in the world, it seems like an odd choice, especially for a Japanese megacorporation that’s had more factories than most people will have shoes… in their lifetime.

International Business Times

Japan Baby Market Grows 2% in 2025 Despite Falling Births

Yano Research Institute estimates Japan's five-segment baby-related business market at ¥4.657 trillion for 2025, with government-subsidized daycare and resilient toy sales compensating for contractions in apparel, food, and baby goods.

Radio France Internationale

Cannes Film Festival off to 'fast and furious' start despite Hollywood's absence

The Cannes Film Festival revved up its engines Wednesday evening with a screening of the 2001 blockbuster that launched the Fast and Furious franchise – a tribute to Hollywood despite a notable absence of large studios this year. Meanwhile, the main competition got started with films from Japan and France.

The Conversation

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

There’s a new space race to the Moon, and this time the ambitions are not just to visit but to stay. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface in the 2030s. China, India, Japan and a number of private companies all have lunar…

Creative Bloq

Forza Horizon 6 review: pure video game joy at 200mph

Improving on its predecessor, this sandbox racer manages the unthinkable: to be all things to all people.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Scary-Looking 'Monster Wolf' Deterred Over 50,000 Bear Sightings, Robots Are Fighting Back

Japan's rural areas face rising bear encounters, driving demand for 'Monster Wolf' robots to deter wildlife and raising concerns over safety and wildlife management.

Dot Esports

Forza Horizon 6 Review: Racing Game, Japan

The evolution of the formula.

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