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Investors call pause on U.S. asset party as Trump tariffs hit Japan

Investors seem to be starting to wonder if they've taken the recovery in U.S. assets just far enough.

Fortune

Belts On The Line For Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda Fight

The IBF World Featherweight Title is officially on the line in the Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda fight this weekend in Osaka, Japan.

Sports Lens

“Today I Learned”: 17 Interesting Things About The World That People Didn’t Know Until Recently

Did you know that Japan has an unconnected phone booth where grieving relatives go to talk to their lost loved ones?

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Japan farm minister Taku Eto quits after gaffe over free rice

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor.

Al Jazeera

Japan minister resigns after saying he’s never bought rice

Taku Eto acknowledges making ‘an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when citizens are suffering from soaring rice prices’

The Independent UK

International Tea Day: Seven unique tea traditions from around the world

In honour of International Tea Day, we thought we'd take a look at some of the many wonderful ways different countries from around the world prepare and drink their tea.

Euronews

Japan Farm Minister Resigns Over Free Rice Gaffe

Japan's farm minister resigned Wednesday after a gaffe about rice drew public fury in a country experiencing soaring prices of the cherished staple.

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Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S.

Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump hit home

The Independent UK

Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from a supplier to Japanese companies

Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers are demanding unpaid wages from a Malaysian firm which was a supplier to big Japanese companies

The Independent UK

Japanese minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free

Taku Etō’s remarks drew fury as cost of rice has nearly doubled in a year amid soaring food prices

The Guardian - AU

Japan's agriculture minister submits his resignation after inappropriate remark about buying rice

Japan’s agriculture minister says he has submitted his resignation over an inappropriate remark about buying rice that angered the public

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales can ‘lay foundation’ against Japan and end losing run

Wales have suffered 17 successive Test match defeats since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK

30-Year Bond Yields Around the World Surge to Critical Warning Levels: The Highest Since 2007

Stubborn inflation, mounting sovereign debt, and wary investor sentiment are pushing 30‑year government bond yields sharply higher across the U.S., Japan, Germany, the U.K., Canada and the eurozone, heralding a new era of elevated borrowing costs and heightened recession risk worldwide.

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Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda Preview, Prediction & full Undercard

Join us as we outline all the key info ahead of the Angelo Leo vs Tomoki Kameda fight including a preview, prediction & full undercard.

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Euronews

Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

Digital Camera World

Canon does it again as EOS R1 wins another award, scooping Camera Grand Prix 2025

Japan's Camera Press Club announces winners: Explore Canon's awarded gear and top picks from Sony, Pentax, and Nikon

RideApart

Jason Momoa's On The Roam Partners with Japan's TT&Co. for Helmet Collab

I've been a fan of Jason Momoa since his turn as Ronon Dex in the Stargate spinoff series, Atlantis. The man has just oozed this broody likeability that he's carried with him throughout his career. It also didn't hurt that the man was a die-hard motorcycle enthusiast, either.

The Independent UK

Singaporean man arrested in Japan for allegedly committing indecent acts in hot spring

Man, 55, accused of inappropriately touching minor at Niigata onsen

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The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt returns as interim coach as Wales confirm squad for Japan tour

Cardiff coach Sherratt oversaw the final three games of the Six Nations and will resume duties as the search for Warren Gatland’s permanent successor goes on

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July

Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations games this season.

InsideEVs

Honda Is Already Backing Off Its Big EV Plans

Japan’s Honda Motor will scale back its investment in the next generation of electric vehicles and car software by 30% due to slowing demand. At the same time, the automaker will expedite the launch of more hybrid models.

The Independent UK

Honda pulls back on EV strategy for now and will push hybrid sales

Honda says electric vehicle sales were slowing in the U.S., prompting the Japanese automaker to scrap its previous goal of having EVs reach 30% of its global vehicle sales by 2030

The Independent UK

Billie Eilish extends world tour with new dates in US and Japan

The superstar has added 23 dates to her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour

AAP

Japanese firms reportedly cash in on-selling Aussie gas

More Australian liquefied natural gas appears to be bypassing Japanese ownership before landing in a third destination than exports from any other country.

Fortune

Uncle Sam’s biggest creditor faces a fiscal crisis ‘worse than Greece’ as its borrowing costs hit 20-year high

Japan's prime minister warned members of parliament the country cannot afford any tax cuts funded through the issue of new debt as calls grow for stimulus ahead of July elections to the upper house.

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