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Anonymous donor gives Japanese city £2.7m in gold bars to repair water system

Donor says they decided to offer help after seeing flood of news reports about country's broken water pipes

The Independent UK

Japan’s legendary Samurai: Unveil the mysterious legacy of knights from fearsome swordsmen to masterful artists

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘samurai’? For most people, the imagination rolls out like men on the battlefield, clad in armour, wielding a sword, and unwavering in loyalty. From the medieval period, the story began during that period with an over 1000-year history, which holds…

The Times of India

Three people stabbed at Japan library as police arrest 61-year-old suspect

Attack comes days after fatal stabbing of teenager in Osaka

The Independent UK

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Why Japan’s traditional kimonos are making a fashion resurgence this year

A genuine silk kimono, which can last for more than a century, is being celebrated for its sustainability

The Independent UK

Photos show women's figure skating final as Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold for US

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought. Liu delivered a near-flawless free skate at the Milan Cortina Games to beat out Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai of Japan.

The Independent UK

Alysa Liu gives US its first women's figure skating Olympic gold in 24 years, bests Japanese rivals

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought

The Independent UK

Forgive my laughter, I can't believe the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X is getting a price hike, even if it is only in Japan for now

The ROG Xbox Ally X now reportedly costs 21% more in Japan, and the price hike could be a sign of things to come for the gaming handheld scene.

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Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X just saw price hikes in Australia and Japan — I'm willing to bet that other regions are next

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X handheld may be the latest victim hit by the ongoing RAM crisis, after price increases in Japan and Australia.

TechRadar

Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Fears, Economic Data and Walmart Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.32%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.36% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as worries about a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran dampened sentiment.

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Internet falls for baby monkey Punch who clung to a plush toy after his mother abandoned him

Videos showing the forlorn little macaque dragging around his orangutan plushy went viral and gained him global sympathy

The Independent UK

Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Mexico this summer

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

Motorsport

Three bodies found at helicopter crash site in Japan’s Mount Aso volcanic crater

Local fire officials believe the remains are of the three people who were on a helicopter that crashed on 20 January on Mount Aso

The Independent UK

Armored Core 6 is an otome game if you squint at the mecha in the right light and admit he's handsome, Japanese fans of the FromSoftware game decide: "Yeah, I get it"

Rusty is irresistible

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The Conversation

China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan

At the recent Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, delivered a rebuke of what he said were dangerous trends of militarism in Japan. In a panel discussion, he pointed out comments made in November by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in which she suggested Japan could intervene…

Digital Camera World

CP+ 2026 show report: We're on the exhibition floor in Japan, at the biggest event on the camera industry calendar

CP+ 2026 is perhaps THE photography show of the year for the camera trade –and we're live in Japan all week

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Climb as AI Jitters Ease, FOMC Minutes and U.S. Economic Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.

The Guardian - UK

Fukushima review – a devastating account of disaster and denial in 2011 nuclear catastrophe

A tense return to the disaster foregrounds the heroism of the ‘Fukushima 50’ while raising questions about corporate secrecy and nuclear safety

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The Independent UK

Japan braces as Takaichi begins new term with huge mandate for low-tax, ultra-conservative agenda

A supermajority in parliament’s lower house allows prime minister’s party to override upper house opposition

The Independent UK

Six ways to get to Japan for cherry blossom season – plus Simon Calder’s favourite

Exclusive: The cheapest option to Tokyo is just £688 return, but everything about the journey is unappealing

The Conversation

Sanae Takaichi’s push to revise Japan’s constitution could put an end to decades of post-war pacifism

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has already made history since taking office in October 2025. Capitalising on her high approval ratings and “fresh new image”, she dissolved the lower house and called an election just four months into her term.

The Guardian - AU

US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China

Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while Japanese PM hails enhanced economic security

The Independent UK

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain as most regional markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks

The Independent UK

Takaichi will be reappointed as Japan's prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week won a landslide election that gave her a strong public mandate

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