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What is the 'Japanese walking' trend and its potential benefits?

The latest trend making the rounds across TikTok and Instagram could have significant longevity benefits.

Fortune

It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it

Every time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will live, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil as she starts 11-day trip

Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, received the highest order of Brazil’s powerhouse state of Sao Paulo on Friday as she kicks off an 11-day trip to the South American nation

The Independent UK

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Billion-dollar battery plant pauses construction amid electric vehicle and tariff uncertainty

A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1_6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”

The Independent UK

The fourth-largest economy hype: What the media didn’t tell you

The International Monetary Fund recently stated that India is set to surpass Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world in 2025. While the projection masked the underlying realities of the average Indian, it was enough for the mainstream Indian media to rush to celebrate.

Newslaundry

‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave

Several years ago, an employee at Universal Music came across a cassette tape in a Tokyo warehouse while sorting through archival materials. On it was a recording by the late Taiwanese pop star Teresa Teng that had never been released; the pop ballad, likely recorded in the mid-1980s while Teng…

The Conversation

People Share 30 Pics That Show “Product Vs. Packaging” Image Accuracy In Japan

This. Is. What. All. Food. Ads. And. Packaging. Should. Be. Like!

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S&P Futures Climb on Easing Trump-Musk Tensions, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.45% this morning on signs that the heated dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk may ease, while investors await the all-important U.S. payrolls report.

Barchart

EU launches global digital strategy to build tech alliances

The EU unveiled its global digital strategy to expand tech alliances and stay relevant amid US-China dominance. It plans deeper ties with partners like Japan and Singapore, new regional projects under Global Gateway, and a Digital Partnership Network to coordinate tech development.

Euronews

Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

A Japanese court has ruled former executives at the utility managing the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were not accountable for the 2011 meltdown crisis and do not need to pay damages to the company

The Independent UK

Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate

The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon Borrello says they can handle it.

AAP

I swapped my weekly run for Japan's viral walking technique – the results were surprising

Not a fan of running? Then walk.

Japanese firm declares lunar mission a failure after crash landing

The failed mission comes two years after the Japanese start-up’s first moonshot ended in a crash landing.

Al Jazeera

The kimono is more than an artefact and more than clothing. It is a concept artists will make their own

The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture.

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Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

The Guardian - AU

Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama

All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich’s right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed away

Motor1

Another State Could Legalize Japanese Mini Trucks

A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks. If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

The Guardian - US

Second attempt by Japanese company to land on moon likely ends in failure

Resilience would have made history as the first non-US commercial lander to make a successful touchdown

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Homes & Gardens

Embracing the Japanese concept of kaji will make daily housekeeping quick, effortless and set a new rhythm for chores

Home organization experts reveal all you need to know about this fast-growing housework philosophy

Space

Private Japanese spacecraft crashes into moon in 'hard landing,' ispace says

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander went dark just before it was scheduled to touch down on the moon today (June 5), raising doubts about the venture's success.

The Conversation

Japanese walking: the benefits of this fitness trend

A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.

The Independent UK

What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo’s popular video-game console

Digital Camera World

Fujifilm just launched a “new” X100VI –and three more cameras. The X100VI-JP could be a good sign for tariff-weary photographers

New product listings for the Fujifilm X100VI, X-M5, X-T50, and X-T5 hint that the company could be moving production to skirt tariff costs

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

AAP

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.

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