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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

How an apocalyptic comic book prediction hit Japan’s tourism industry

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The Independent UK

Japan hosts coast guard drills with US and Philippines as sea tensions rise

Japan’s coast guard has held a joint exercise with counterparts from the United States and the Philippines, as the three Pacific nations beef up defense cooperation in the face of China’s expanding maritime activities

The Independent UK

ICE detains green card holder on return from Japan where he was visiting his Air Force member son

A 66-year-old green card holder is in custody in Bakersfield, California, after he was apprehended by ICE last month following a trip to Japan.

The Independent UK

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S&P Futures Slip as Israel-Iran Conflict Remains in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.18% this morning as cash trading resumed after the Juneteenth holiday, with investors in wait-and-see mode after the White House signaled President Trump would delay a decision to launch strikes against Iran.

Barchart

Japan advances in quantum race with world’s largest-class superconducting quantum computer

The new quantum system developed by researchers at the Japanese National Research and Development Agency, RIKEN, in collaboration with the Japanese IT giant, Fujitsu, has 256 qubits. However, experts say, ensuring the quality of qubits is as important as the quantity of qubits.

Euronews

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot - and how does Europe fare?

European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world...

Euronews

Japan on alert after four people die amid early summer heatwave

Forecasters predict heatwave to last until end of this week

The Independent UK

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Japan-US-Philippines Hold Coast Guard Drills With Eye On China

Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters.

International Business Times

Rice Prices Double In Japan As Inflation Accelerates

Rice prices doubled last month in Japan as core inflation accelerated, official data showed Friday, posing a threat to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July elections.

International Business Times

Foreigners evacuated by air, land and sea as Israel-Iran conflict worsens

Countries are evacuating their nationals from Israel and Iran by air, land and sea as conflict rages between the bitter Middle East rivals

The Independent UK

I Captured Abandoned Places While Traveling Around Japan (20 Pics)

Two years ago, I went to Japan to photograph derelict buildings around the country.

Bored Panda

‘We’re all connected – but it’s not the connection I imagined’: Hideo Kojima on Death Stranding 2

The legendary video game designer discusses directing actors in LA from Japan, how Mad Max inspired his career and the unique reason why he wants to go to space

The Guardian - UK

Japan's royal couple mourn A-bomb victims ahead of Hiroshima's 80th anniversary

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has paid respects to atomic bombing victims in Hiroshima as the city marks the 80th anniversary of the tragedy later this year

The Independent UK

Matcha-do about nothing: How the hype around matcha is making a mockery of this deeply traditional drink

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As thirst for the vivid green drink reaches an all-time high, Kate Ng looks at the origins of the tea leaf and how the versions of it on the high street are a world away from its authentic roots

The Independent UK

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Space

Watch Honda launch (and land) its 1st reusable rocket in this wild video

The Japanese automaker Honda just hit a key milestone in rocket reusability with a near-bullseye landing during a vertical test flight in Hokkaido.

Guitar World

How Ibanez flipped the script for Japanese electrics with the Iceman – a flavor of original cool that Steve Miller and Paul Stanley of Kiss were waiting for

The story of an electric guitar so cool, there's no wonder they called it the Iceman

Guitar World

“When I picked up the Fender, it immediately responded to what I was putting into it. So I went out and bought a Tele and a Strat on the same day”: Fender's highly sought-after Richie Kotzen signature Stratocaster has just been rolled out worldwide

The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release

Bored Panda

“Never Change, Japan!”: 38 Interesting And Wholesome Things About Japan That Prove It’s Unlike Anywhere Else In The World

From endless vending machines to bewildering TV shows, Japan is a place unlike any other.

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Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision, Middle East in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

Digital Camera World

Compact camera reclaims top spot in Map Camera's best-seller list for May

Fujifilm's X100VI leads the pack, making a strong comeback in Japan's May 2025 sales ranking, followed by Nikon, Ricoh, Canon, and Sony cameras

The Independent UK

Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump's tariffs

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

The Guardian - AU

Malfunctions, overreactions and a steep learning curve: wargaming a Chinese attack on Taiwan

First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series of potential vulnerabilities

The Conversation

Can Britain be a nation of tea growers? Scientists say yes – and it could even be good for your health

It’s not every day you find yourself standing in a tea garden in Devon, surrounded by rows of Camellia sinensis – the same plant species used to make tea in India, China and Japan. But there we were, in the heart of Dartmoor, picking fresh tea leaves from plants that…

Louder

"The radio reported a terrible tragedy in which we all died": Heart's Ann Wilson on the show at which everyone thought her band had been killed

Completely false rumours about the premature death of rock stars circulated long before the internet

InsideEVs

2026 Nissan Leaf First Look: Everything You Need To Know

With over 300 miles of range and an affordable price target, the new Leaf could be a much-needed reset for Nissan.

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