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Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

Euronews

Canon does it again as EOS R1 wins another award, scooping Camera Grand Prix 2025

Japan's Camera Press Club announces winners: Explore Canon's awarded gear and top picks from Sony, Pentax, and Nikon

Digital Camera World

Jason Momoa's On The Roam Partners with Japan's TT&Co. for Helmet Collab

I've been a fan of Jason Momoa since his turn as Ronon Dex in the Stargate spinoff series, Atlantis. The man has just oozed this broody likeability that he's carried with him throughout his career. It also didn't hurt that the man was a die-hard motorcycle enthusiast, either.

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Singaporean man arrested in Japan for allegedly committing indecent acts in hot spring

Man, 55, accused of inappropriately touching minor at Niigata onsen

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt returns as interim coach as Wales confirm squad for Japan tour

Cardiff coach Sherratt oversaw the final three games of the Six Nations and will resume duties as the search for Warren Gatland’s permanent successor goes on

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July

Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations games this season.

The Independent UK

Honda Is Already Backing Off Its Big EV Plans

Japan’s Honda Motor will scale back its investment in the next generation of electric vehicles and car software by 30% due to slowing demand. At the same time, the automaker will expedite the launch of more hybrid models.

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Honda pulls back on EV strategy for now and will push hybrid sales

Honda says electric vehicle sales were slowing in the U.S., prompting the Japanese automaker to scrap its previous goal of having EVs reach 30% of its global vehicle sales by 2030

The Independent UK

Billie Eilish extends world tour with new dates in US and Japan

The superstar has added 23 dates to her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour

The Independent UK

Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas

More Australian liquefied natural gas appears to be bypassing Japanese ownership before landing in a third destination than exports from any other country.

AAP

Uncle Sam’s biggest creditor faces a fiscal crisis ‘worse than Greece’ as its borrowing costs hit 20-year high

Japan's prime minister warned members of parliament the country cannot afford any tax cuts funded through the issue of new debt as calls grow for stimulus ahead of July elections to the upper house.

Fortune

50 Genius Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It’s Living In Another Century

Comparing the US to the rest of the world has become a meme in and of itself, but what we do with these comparisons is what will actually matter in the end. Maybe.

Bored Panda

Japan PM warns financial condition worse than Greece’s

Shigeru Ishiba says fiscal state not good as GDP shrinks

The Independent UK

Japan's farm minister apologises over 'never had to buy rice' remark amid rising price of food

Farm Minister Taku Etō has apologised after claiming he "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters, sparking public anger amid surging food prices.

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Fortune

The sell America trade is back as investors eye Moody's downgrade and budget bill

The U.S. dollar slipped against the Japanese yen and the euro too.

Fashion Times

The Latest HELSA Drop Is Influenced by Elsa Hosk's On- and Off-Duty Time in Japan

The impressive lineup includes oversize trenches, chiffon dresses, structured suiting, soft knit sets and much, much, much more.

Motor1

Toyota Contacted Nissan After Honda Merger Failed: Report

On December 23, 2024, Nissan and Honda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger. However, the negotiations didn’t last long before the two Japanese automakers parted ways. On February 13, 2025, the companies officially ended talks, partly because Nissan was against becoming a Honda subsidiary. While…

The Independent UK

The little-visited region that could be the answer to Japan’s overtourism problem

Not everywhere in Japan is suffering from overtourism, says Kate Crockett – the rural Noto Peninsula is welcoming tourists with open arms

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Runaway rice prices spell danger for Japan’s prime minister as elections loom

Attempts to bring down the price of the Japanese staple have had little effect amid a cost-of-living crisis

Autosport

DS Penske picks up more valuable points in Tokyo Formula E weekend

The Franco-American team ended its weekend in Japan on a positive note. After securing eighth place on Saturday, Jean-Eric Vergne repeated his performance on Sunday with a solid sixth place finish. His team-mate Max Guenther took the point for 10th place after a strategic and intense race.

AAP

Steelers storm their way into Japan Rugby semi-finals

Former Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland created two of his side's four tries to help steer the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One semi-finals.

Woman & Home

We love Korean skincare, but Japanese sunscreen is the elegant SPF of choice for beauty insiders

Invisible, light and humidity-proof - Japanese sunscreen is a cut above the rest

Marie Claire

This sunscreen is a best seller in Japan—and easily one of the best I've ever used and it's under £20

AAP

Hauser sprints to triathlon victory, leads world series

Australia's Matt Hauser leads the World Triathlon Championship Series after winning in Japan.

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Imola GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.

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