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Student rescued from Mount Fuji returns to find lost phone — gets rescued again

Chinese national was first rescued by helicopter while on the Fujinomiya trail

The Independent UK

Mao Saigo Wins LPGA Chevron Championship in Historic, Wild Five-Way Playoff

After multiple mishaps down the stretch from her competitors, the 23-year-old from Japan claimed her first major championship title in a five-way playoff.

Sports Illustrated

Mao Saigo of Japan wins the Chevron Championship with a birdie in a 5-way playoff

Mao Saigo of Japan won the Chevron Championship on Sunday for her first major title, making a 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff

The Independent UK

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Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road review – ‘I could look forever at these passing moments in cosmic colours’

The Japanese master’s weightless gaze birthed not only French impressionism but also the whole ideal of art as a way of capturing momentary glimpses of everyday joy

The Guardian - UK

The story behind Red Bull’s surprise F1 rookie, Isack Hadjar

The 20-year-old French-Algerian rookie has wasted no time standing out. He had a rocky start in Melbourne, where he crashed on the formation lap, but has since emerged as one of the most talked-about newcomers on the grid, with Q3 appearances in China and Japan, as well as points finishes…

Autosport

Isack Hadjar interview: Red Bull’s surprise F1 rookie reveals all

Motorsport

‘It’s done wonders’: trading card game featuring middle-aged men revives Japanese town

Ojisan trading cards bear the faces of real people – local men whose competing professional qualities determine the outcome of each game

The Guardian - AU

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California Overtakes Japan to Become World's Fourth-Largest Economy — But Challenges Loom

California has officially surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy, driven by tech innovation, business growth, and record tourism figures.

International Business Times UK

Nissan Bleeds $5.26 Billion in Losses: Why The Japanese Automaker Is Struggling to Restructure

Nissan has revised its fiscal 2024 outlook, projecting a net loss of £3.66 billion to £3.92 billion (700–750 billion yen),

International Business Times UK

Ange Postecoglou’s shadow looms large as Yokohama seek to defy odds in Saudi Arabia

Yokohama F.Marinos again put their faith in an Australian coach ahead of an Asian Champions League quarter-final with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr

The Guardian - AU

Japanese women have long sacrificed their surnames in marriage − politics and demographics might change that

For centuries, women entering marriage in Japan have been bound by the Confucian notion of personal sacrifice for the good of the family – and that has extended to their names.

The Conversation

Ilona Maher mania helps US women’s rugby set attendance records

The Eagles face Japan in LA without their star but expect bumper crowds for Canada in Kansas City and a DC doubleheader with England’s men

The Guardian - US

Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs

Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.

Al Jazeera

California overtakes Japan as the world’s fourth largest economy

Governor Gavin Newsom relished in his state’s economic prowess but lambasted President Trump’s ‘reckless tariff policies’

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7-Eleven hires first non-Japanese boss as conbini chain plans global growth

Stephen Dacus stressed the 7-Eleven chain was growing globally

Fortune

South Korea's 'shocking' fall in marriages is a dating-app opportunity, says Match Group's Asia CEO

"Korea has an acute challenge” when it comes to long-term relationships, notes Malgosia Green, Asia CEO for Match.

The Guardian - US

California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world

State’s nominal GDP reaches $4.1tn, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn, ranking it behind the US, China and Germany

The Guardian - UK

Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on “competitive environment and deteriorating sales’

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GamesRadar

Metaphor: ReFantazio smashed Atlus' expectations on PC - another reminder that PC gamers really want more JRPGs and Japanese games

Hot off Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's massive releases on the platform

International Business Times

Warning Lights Flash At Nissan After Monster Profit Warning

The road ahead looks treacherous for Nissan after the Japanese auto giant predicted an enormous loss just as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on car imports hit the industry.

International Business Times

Nissan Forecasts Huge Annual Net Loss Of Up To $5.3 Bn

Struggling Japanese auto giant Nissan issued a stark profit warning on Thursday, forecasting a huge loss of up to $5.3 billion in the 2024-25 financial year.

TechRadar

Nintendo Switch 2 demand seems huge in Japan, with Nintendo claiming 'approximately 2.2 million people' have applied to buy one there

Nintendo warns that it may not be able to meet Switch 2 pre-order demands in Japan.

Barchart

Stocks Slip Before the Open After Mixed Tariff News, Alphabet Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.59%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.79% this morning as mixed signals from the Trump administration prompted investors to temper their expectations for swift progress in resolving the U.S.-China tariff dispute.

The Independent UK

Japanese city to restrict how old people use ATMs in bid to stop scams

Osaka, one of Japan’s hardest-hit regions by phone-based fraud, has become the first city to implement strict measures to protect the elderly

The Guardian - UK

Two US marines investigated over alleged rape at military base in Okinawa

Allegations come days after Japanese authorities increased efforts to deter crimes by US servicemen on island

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