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As Trump vows ‘no exceptions’ on tariffs, US allies hope to change his mind

Japan, South Korea and Australia are lobbying the mercurial US president for exemptions on tariffs.

Al Jazeera

Capcom is so devoted to samurai authenticity with the new Onimusha, it went and licensed the face of Japan's most legendary actor

Onimusha: Way of the Sword got Toshiro Mifune.

PC Gamer

New 'Thunderbolts' Poster Confirms A Huge Avengers Theory

We finally know what the asterisk in 'Thunderbolts*' means thanks to our friends in Japan.

Inverse

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Japan Pleads To Be Excluded From Trump's 25% Steel Tariffs

Japan has asked to be exempt from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum after president Donald Trump revoked its duty-free quota.

International Business Times

Nintendo applying for anti-Palworld patents in the US with a whopping 22 out of 23 rejected, but "they are fighting"

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company recently received two new U.S. patents related to game mechanics, such as capturing and fighting characters. These patents are similar to those being used in their Japanese lawsuit against Pocketpair over the game Palworld.

Windows Central

Pokemon TCG: Destined Rivals leaks suggest the upcoming set won’t feature Team Rocket as prominently as its Japanese counterpart

Prepare for trouble (but not that much)

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows Japanese voice actor says applying his native language to an English script about Japan was "an unusual and interesting experience"

Must have been a tad confusing

GamesRadar

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5 Key Players Missing From USWNT's 2025 SheBelieves Cup Roster

Emma Hayes named her 23-player roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup against Australia, Japan and Colombia on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Japan Requests Exemption From U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

Japan seeks exemption from new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, transitioning from previous duty-free quotas. Impact on Japanese economy under scrutiny.

Top News

Japan drones find truck cabin swallowed by sinkhole with ‘person inside’

A lorry was swallowed at an intersection near Tokyo during morning rush hour last month

The Independent UK

“It's like recording sounds across time”: How Yumi Matsutoya, one of Japan's biggest ever artists, used AI to turn back the clock when crafting her new album

One of Japan's most celebrated singers harnessed Dreamtonics' vocal processing to create a new voice which transcends time and space

MusicRadar

S&P Futures Tick Lower With Focus on U.S. Inflation Data and Powell’s Testimony

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.12% this morning as investors braced for the release of key U.S. inflation data while also awaiting further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart

Inflation Still a Concern: January CPI Data Exceeds Forecasts

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -1.08% this morning as January's CPI data exceeded expectations, while also awaiting further testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart

Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs

Japan’s government says it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change from duty-free quotas that Tokyo was given previously

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Japan's SoftBank reports loss weeks after announcing AI investment with U.S. President Trump

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. reported a 369.2 billion yen, or $2.4 billion, loss for the fiscal third quarter, as it racked up red ink from its Vision Fund investments

International Business Times UK

Who Is Hisashi Ouchi: The Man Who Endured the Most Horrific Radiation Death in History

Hisashi Ouchi suffered a horrific 83-day death from radiation exposure after a criticality accident at a Japanese nuclear fuel plant.

International Business Times

The Squad Saving Deer From Tourist Trash In Japan's Nara

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens the animals' health.

The Guardian - AU

‘An act of betrayal’: Japan to maximise nuclear power 14 years after Fukushima disaster

Tokyo wants to drop attempts to lessen its reliance on nuclear power, according to a draft energy plan

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LiveScience

World's 1st hybrid quantum supercomputer goes online in Japan

Japan's Fugaku supercomputer has gained an edge following the installation of the Reimei quantum computer.

Fortune

Free booze and hangover leave: Japanese tech company reaches out to Gen Z workers in an unusual way

It’s also offering a break in the day to have a beer.

The Guardian - UK

‘Fans say my concerts are safe spaces where they can forgive’: the cult of Ichiko Aoba

She sells out large venues, is feted by legends – and adored for her euphoric songs. The remarkable Japanese musician talks about magical islands, sonic sorcery and playing gigs with her eyes shut

Digital Camera World

Canon EOS R10 is the best-selling camera of 2025 in Japan (so far...)

BCN Ranking charts the top 50 best-selling cameras in Japan every month and once again the Canon EOS R10 reigns supreme

RideApart

Does a 125cc V-Twin Cruiser Even Make Sense?

These days, you could say that South Korea kills it in cars and electronics—Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, LG… you name it. But motorcycles? Well, that’s a bit of a different story. Unlike Japan, which dominates the global bike scene, South Korea never really cracked the two-wheeled market. One brand that’s been…

Digital Camera World

Did you know that one of Japan's greatest photographers built his career using Nikon Coolpix compact cameras?

Daido Moriyama's work is now on display at the Photographers' Gallery, but did you know that he uses compact cameras such as the Nikon Coolpix?

LiveScience

Earthquakes: Facts about why the Earth moves

Discover interesting facts about how big earthquakes can get, why earthquakes happen, and why they're so hard to predict.

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