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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.

AAP

Emperor's visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family's close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to pray for the war dead ahead of the 80th anniversary marking the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II

The Independent UK

Annual births in Japan fall for 16th straight year amid deepening population crisis

The number of births in Japan last year hit another record low, new data shows.

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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls was initially more faithful to the comics, but Marvel encouraged the Guilty Gear Strive and Granblue Fantasy Versus studio to lean into its signature style

"One of the mantras that we have for this project is 'from Japan to the world'"

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Australia 1-0 Japan: Socceroos on brink of World Cup 2026 qualification – as it happened

A stoppage time goal from Aziz Behich at Optus Stadium seals victory over Japan for the first time in 16 years

The Guardian - AU

Stocks Muted Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, ECB Decision Eyed

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.10% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street, while investors await a fresh batch of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor…

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The new rules for tourists in Japan’s crackdown on unpaid medical bills

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Markets stay in a holding pattern as world awaits more Trump trade news

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.5%, as Japan embarks on a new round of trade negotiations with the U.S. ahead of a G7 summit in Canada.

Fortune

This beautiful new Seiko has a dial made of porcelain

Seiko's latest Presage Classic is a nod to Japanese porcelain

Japan is considering a major change to rules for foreign visitors

Tourists could be made to get private medical insurance and immigration officials would be able to access visitors’ records to see if they have any history of unpaid bills

The Independent UK

Private Japanese lunar lander crashes while attempting Moon touchdown

Tokyo-based company ispace declares mission a failure several hours after communication lost with lander

The Independent UK

Nintendo's Switch 2 could breathe new life into the video game giant—if Trump's trade war doesn't upend it all

Nintendo's comeback moment meets geopolitical headwinds.

Fortune

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

New government data shows the number of births reached 686,061 in 2024, a decline of 5.7% from the previous year and the lowest since statistics were first kept in 1899

The Guardian - AU

Predator: Killer of Killers review – animated anthology of Arnie’s old antagonists

Forty years on from the original, the Predators are back in Viking times, samurai-era Japan and second world war US – but you can’t help think it would be better as live action

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Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

Digital Camera World

Sigma lens prices have jumped by around 10% in the US – except this popular ultra-wide, which only increased $40

Sigma prices have increased in the US following the increased tariffs, with most gear increasing by around 10%

The Independent UK

Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899, according to government data, as younger people are reluctant to marry and raise children due to economic concern and a society that still adds extra burden only on women

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Belts On The Line In The Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida Fight

The WBC & IBF World Bantamweight Title belts are on the line in the Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida unification clash in Tokyo, Japan.

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Space

Japanese company ispace will attempt historic moon landing today

Tokyo-based ispace hopes to succeed where its 2023 mission fell short, with a new lander, new software and a new chance at lunar history.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

The Independent UK

The rare version of Christianity heading toward extinction

Hidden Christians are dying out, and there is growing certainty that their unique version of Christianity will die with them

The Guardian - UK

‘A knife crime waiting to happen’: how Yoshitomo Nara became Japan’s most expensive artist

The veteran punk painter’s twisted cherubs are a far cry from the tasteful, beautiful Japanese art that usually appears in western galleries. The retrospective about to open in the UK should be electrifying

The Independent UK

Japan's emperor and his family pray in Okinawa for the victims of the island battle 80 years ago

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have prayed for all the war dead in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II fought on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa 80 years ago

AAP

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

The Independent UK

New plastic that dissolves in seawater raises hopes for tackling ocean pollution

Japanese researchers say new material can dissolve completely in saltwater or moist soil without leaving behind harmful microplastics

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