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The Week Ahead (Feb. 16-22): Japan to Hold Election; Lula to Visit South Korea

South Korean court to rule on ex-president’s insurrection case, China implements new anti-money laundering regulations

Caixin Global

The Black Cat Myth We Believed For Centuries, And The Truth No One Told Us

Black cats have lived with humans for centuries, yet few animals are surrounded by as much misunderstanding, fear, and fascination as they are. For some, they are symbols of bad luck. For others, silent protectors, spiritual companions, or creatures of deep mystery. But behind the myths, whispers, and shadows lies…

Times Pets

This underrated Japanese city is perfect for escaping overtourism

Delectable marbled beef dishes, hot springs and sake – but minus the crowds. This port city is Japan’s best-kept secret, says Venus Wong

The Independent UK

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Snow and ice sculptures draw visitors to winter festival in Japan

Visitors gathered in Sapporo as the annual snow festival concluded after eight days of large-scale snow and ice sculptures across the city.

Euronews

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022

The Independent UK

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat inside its economic zone amid Beijing rift

Japan says vessel failed to comply with order to stop, with incident coming weeks after row with China over Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Hachiko to Laika: Meet the most legendary dogs in history

Remember Hachiko? The dog who waited at the railway station for almost 10 years for his owner, without knowing about his passing? How about Laika, the first-ever animal to go to space and orbit the Earth? There are some dogs that are nothing short of legendary. Let’s take a look…

Times Pets

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Stocks Rise Before the Open on U.S. Economic Optimism, Earnings and Jobless Claims Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.33%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.23% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as strong U.S. jobs data boosted optimism about the nation’s economic outlook.

Barchart

‘People ought to know’: Blue Boy Trial brings Japan’s trans history up to date

Kasho Iizuka’s feature casts trans actors to revisit a notorious 1965 trial that made gender reassignment illegal for more than 30 years. He explains why the history remains unfinished

The Guardian - UK

This full-frame camera from 2024 keeps topping Japan's best-seller lists – Here's why it's beating its rivals

The compact hybrid mirrorless launched two years ago, and is now Japan's No. 1 camera

Digital Camera World

Japanese automaker Nissan says losses deepened in the last quarter

Japanese automaker Nissan is reporting deeper losses in the last quarter compared to a year earlier, as restructuring costs eroded its profitability

The Independent UK

Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom

Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group reports it swung back to profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures paid off

The Independent UK

People are stealing copper roof plates from Japan’s Shinto shrines as value of metal soars

Even remote sacred sites being hit repeatedly, forcing them to replace traditional copper with cheaper materials

The Independent UK

Asia shares mostly gained after Wall Street wobbled over strong jobs report

Asian markets are mostly higher, and Japan and South Korea set new records after Wall Street wobbled in reaction to stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data

The Independent UK

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Fujifilm “evolved the camera to suit a new era.” This retro compact camera just earned a trendy award in Japan

The Fujifilm X Half has earned an award in Japan, where it was recognized among trending tech

Digital Camera World

The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 is the most expensive lens in the hybrid VCM lineup, but Canon Japan is already overwhelmed with pre-orders

The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM has already joined the list of trendy products experiencing a delay in Japan

Fortune

Warren Buffett's big bet on Japan earned Berkshire Hathaway $24 billion in just 6 years

Smart timing and changing political winds made the Oracle of Omaha’s last big overseas play a success.

The Guardian - UK

Masterpiece, fridge magnet, phone case … opera: how Hokusai’s The Great Wave hit the stage

He survived a stroke, a lightning strike, a fire – and created one of the world’s most recognisable images. Now the Japanese artist’s ‘wild, fascinating’ life has inspired an opera

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This impossible-to-buy compact camera reclaims No.1 in Japan – while a US$100 Kodak beats 2025's 'worst' camera

Japan's top 10 best-selling compact camera – A premium APS-C rules, a bargain retro sits at No.2, and one of the most controversial cameras climbs the rankings...

The Independent UK

Scientists find out what’s driving bear attacks in Japan – and it’s not hunger

Study reveals bears do not venture into human settlements driven by hunger

What Hi-Fi?

The gorgeous kids’ classic that’s a gateway to the wonderful world of animation

The Little Mermaid, set in Japan? Sign us up!

The Independent UK

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results

Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics briefing: Leerdam lights up the ice but Britain’s medal wait goes on

Jutta Leerdam’s fiance Jake Paul was moved to tears by her victory while Team GB are still waiting for a first medal

The Guardian - UK

Barclays boss ‘shocked’ by Epstein revelations; BP annual profits slump 16% – as it happened

Barclays CEO speaks as bank deals with fallout of ex-boss Jes Staley’s ties to convicted child sex offender; Japan’s stock market jumps to new peak in extended rally after Sanae Takaichi’s party secures election victory

The Independent UK

In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

Chinese consumers are prioritizing quality and value over patriotism, regardless of how testy relations become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States

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