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How Ibanez flipped the script for Japanese electrics with the Iceman – a flavor of original cool that Steve Miller and Paul Stanley of Kiss were waiting for

The story of an electric guitar so cool, there's no wonder they called it the Iceman

Guitar World

“When I picked up the Fender, it immediately responded to what I was putting into it. So I went out and bought a Tele and a Strat on the same day”: Fender's highly sought-after Richie Kotzen signature Stratocaster has just been rolled out worldwide

The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release

Guitar World

“Never Change, Japan!”: 38 Interesting And Wholesome Things About Japan That Prove It’s Unlike Anywhere Else In The World

From endless vending machines to bewildering TV shows, Japan is a place unlike any other.

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Stock Index Futures Gain as Investors Await Fed Rate Decision, Middle East in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.33% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s drop, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and updated projections, as well as Chair Jerome Powell’s…

Barchart

Compact camera reclaims top spot in Map Camera's best-seller list for May

Fujifilm's X100VI leads the pack, making a strong comeback in Japan's May 2025 sales ranking, followed by Nikon, Ricoh, Canon, and Sony cameras

Digital Camera World

Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump's tariffs

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Malfunctions, overreactions and a steep learning curve: wargaming a Chinese attack on Taiwan

First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series of potential vulnerabilities

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Can Britain be a nation of tea growers? Scientists say yes – and it could even be good for your health

It’s not every day you find yourself standing in a tea garden in Devon, surrounded by rows of Camellia sinensis – the same plant species used to make tea in India, China and Japan. But there we were, in the heart of Dartmoor, picking fresh tea leaves from plants that…

The Conversation

"The radio reported a terrible tragedy in which we all died": Heart's Ann Wilson on the show at which everyone thought her band had been killed

Completely false rumours about the premature death of rock stars circulated long before the internet

Louder

2026 Nissan Leaf First Look: Everything You Need To Know

With over 300 miles of range and an affordable price target, the new Leaf could be a much-needed reset for Nissan.

InsideEVs

Nintendo has made Switch 2 scalping much harder in Japan by making a simple change to what’s in the box

In an attempt to combat scalpers in Japan, Nintendo has excluded a vital component from the Switch 2 box, making it harder to resell the console.

TechRadar

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Says To Slow Bond Purchase Taper

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a slower pace amid concerns about the effect of trade uncertainty on the world's number four economy.

International Business Times

Former Michelin-starred restaurant owners arrested in Japan after almost 80 cases of food poisoning

Food at the traditional Japanese-style restaurant was found contaminated with norovirus pathogens

The Independent UK

Yen Slides Ahead Of Bank Of Japan Policy Decision

The yen fell against the dollar ahead of a Bank of Japan decision Tuesday, with officials expected to hold interest rates steady but tweak their bond purchase policy.

International Business Times

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GamesRadar

"When they do a business analysis, Nintendo doesn't show up": Ex PlayStation boss says Sony's only real competition outside Japan is Xbox, even though they have "huge respect for what Nintendo does"

"We all feel it's great to have Nintendo continue to be successful" because some of its younger fanbase "might graduate into more mature systems like PlayStation or Xbox"

The Independent UK

Photos of world leaders in Canada's Rocky Mountains for the G7 summit

Leaders arrived Monday for the start of a three-day Group of Seven summit hosted by Canada in its Rocky Mountains. Countries belonging to the G7 forum also include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Other nations' leaders are attending as guests.

Euronews

EU slowly catching up with Korea, Japan on 5G: report

The European Commission’s 5G targets were set in 2021.

Woman & Home

Japanese garden ideas – 10 ways to create a soothing space, with advice from the experts

These Japanese garden ideas will inspire you to try this serene style at home – from planting options to tips on outdoor furniture

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PC Gamer

Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto says 'as the series progressed, I felt that the essence of Japanese horror was lost'

He wants Silent Hill F to bring it back.

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP

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

The Independent UK

New walking trend promises major health benefits for those with little time

Japanese walking is based on interval-style bursts of fast and slow walking

PC Gamer

This massive mod for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord not only converts it to Sengoku-era Japan, it adds fully simulated naval battles months ahead of the base game

Shokuho is available to download now.

BANG Premier

'I was touring Japan and they said do you want to join our band?' The Blow Monkeys singer Dr. Robert reveals Oasis stole his drummer

The Blow Monkeys singer Dr. Robert has revealed that former Oasis drummer Alan White quit his solo touring band in 1995 to play with Liam and Noel Gallagher.

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People Share 27 Crimes That You Probably Don’t Even Know Are Crimes

"Here in Japan, it’s illegal to hand your neighbour’s misaddressed mail to them. In practice, we all do it."

The Independent UK

Japan's chief meteorologist calls rumors of a July earthquake a hoax and urges people not to worry

Japanese meteorological agency chief on Friday dismissed growing rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as groundless and “hoax,” urging people not to worry because even today’s most advsanced science still cannot predict any quake or tsuami

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