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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Stocks Sharply Higher on Hopes for US Trade Deals

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +3.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +3.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +3.39%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +3.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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“Ibanez and Japanese brands in general were irritating the hell out of Gibson, Fender and other US companies targeted by copyists”: From copies to innovations – the origin and rise of Japanese electric guitars (and the truth about ‘lawsuit’ guitars)

We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s and beyond

Guitar World

NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte

The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China's military build-up and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.

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No other card game matters to me now, I only want to collect these middle-aged man cards from Japan

What a way to bring a community together.

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President Trump orders review into Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel

The two companies sued the US government in January after then president Joe Biden halted the Japanese purchase in the name of national security.

Euronews

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Wait for Policy Clarity

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.50%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.28% this morning, pointing to a modest recovery on Wall Street as investors seek dip-buying opportunities while waiting for clarity on how U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies will play out.

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NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work togather

NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea lanes in the region

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NATO Chief Says China Military Expansion 'Staggering'

China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday aimed at "projecting" the alliance's power in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Business Times

'Tariffs Are Like Medicine': Here's How Asian Economies Reacted to Trump's Tariff Waves

Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index up 5.5% as world markets gyrate under tariffs uncertainty

Asian markets have opened higher, with Japan's Nikkei 225 share benchmark up 5.5% after falling nearly 8% a day earlier

The Independent UK

Minister to pitch Scottish business during trip to China and Japan

Richard Lochhead said the two Asian markets are increasingly important to Scotland amid a ‘volatile global economy’.

Evening Standard

When and how to watch the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix: Live stream, TV channels, full schedule

Formula 1 is heading to the Bahrain International Circuit for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Hot on the heels of the Japanese Grand Prix, which many branded "boring" due to its lack of action, the teams now head to the island country for the first time since pre-season testing.

Motorsport

Nintendo apologizes for "any inconvenience" caused by Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan causing the eShop to malfunction for 5 days in a row

At least Nintendo knows demand is high

GamesRadar

Race our writers! - Limitless chip produces results in F1 Fantasy at Japanese GP

Being able to select five of the top six finishers of the Japanese Grand Prix was always going to yield a bucketload of points in Fantasy F1, and it proved to be enough to see Igor Dobron move to the head of the Motorsport: Race our Writers featured league.

Motorsport

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Autosport

How Bearman's Japanese GP performance demonstrated why Haas signed him

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has praised the maturity shown by Oliver Bearman both on and off the track after the Formula 1 rookie sealed a top-10 finish in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

PC Gamer

Major Japanese studios and publishers were having a great time in 2025, right up until the weekend because of the (you guessed it) 'insultingly dumb' US tariffs

It's not a good Monday for anybody, Japan included.

Digital Camera World

Is Fujifilm hiking film prices? Rumor sparks budget concerns, but the cost is only changing in one region

The cost of 135 film from Fujifilm is increasing, but only in Japan at this time

Motorsport

Bearman has proven he’s not just a fast driver – Haas

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has praised the maturity shown by Oliver Bearman both on and off the track after the Formula 1 rookie sealed a top 10 finish in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

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Promise Mascot Agency review

Oversee living mascots in a cursed Japanese town.

Ideal Home

The 5 best plants for a Japanese garden – key trees and flowers to help nail the style

We checked in with garden experts to curate a checklist

Motorsport

Verstappen family takes double victory as Jos wins on ERC debut

News of Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix triumph was delivered to Jos Verstappen while sitting in a rally car en route to success in the European Rally Championship.

Tom’s Guide

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are selling out already despite calls to 'drop the price'

Nintendo Switch 2's price has been a point of contention since it was revealed last week, but that hasn't stopped console pre-orders from selling out at numerous retailers in places like the U.K. and Japan.

Latin Times

Market Panic Deepens As China Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs

Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunged more than 13 percent, its biggest drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, while in Japan the Nikkei 225 index fell an eye-watering 7.8 percent.

GamesRadar

Sony takes a bigger hit than Nintendo after US tariffs affect Japanese stock market, and an old statement has people worried that "the customer will always end up being [on] the losing end"

Sony will "minimize the impact on our business and earnings"

Autosport

Alonso: Japanese GP now has the same problem as Monaco

Fernando Alonso has compared Suzuka to Monaco in terms of being a Formula 1 race that is basically won on a Saturday during qualifying.

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