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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

World’s largest nuclear plant restarts for first time since Fukushima meltdown

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is owned by the same operator of the ruined Fukushima Daiichi plant

The Independent UK

"Subzero forest": Ice forest created at mountain inn in Takayama

An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide.

Euronews

S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Trump’s Davos Address and Corporate Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors cautiously await U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as a new round of economic data and corporate earnings reports.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle makes history with a first-ever anime IMAX screening for a "new experience" and "expanded" scenes – but no sign of a western release

Infinity Castle is getting a Japanese re-release in only two cinemas

Total Film

Man who assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gets life in prison

Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.

Euronews

Fukushima nuclear plant operator to restart reactor at another plant, reviving safety concerns

The utility that operates the Fukushima plant that melted down in 2011 is to restart a reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant, which it also operates in north-central Japan

The Independent UK

This Artist Turns Travel Culture Shock Into 37 New Comics That Are Way Too Relatable

Artist Evangeline Neo, best known online as evacomics, has a knack for spotting the exact moment when travel stops feeling “exciting” and starts feeling confusing or mildly irritating.She's previously shared her work here on Bored Panda focused on the cultural differences between her native Singapore, and her favorite travel location,…

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'Pokémon TCG' Expanded Format: Medicham V Banned in Japan, But Why?

Medicham V is banned in Japan's "Pokémon TCG" Expanded format starting February 20, leaving players puzzled over the card's sudden and surprising removal.

Player One

Gunman who assassinated Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe at political rally jailed for life

Sentencing comes three and a half years after Abe was killed while delivering a speech in Nara in July 2022

The Independent UK

Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison over shooting of Japanese former PM

Abe was killed by Tetsuya Yamagami in 2022 while campaigning in the city of Nara, a shooting that shocked Japan, where gun crime is almost unheard of

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s long game: Investment and resilience in an uncertain world

One of the main themes of this year’s World Economic Forum is how industries, regions and countries prepare for disruption, from geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty to climate-related risks and technological change.

Euronews

Stocks Plunge on Greenland Crisis and Soaring Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -2.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.12%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -2.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses

Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.

TechRadar

Stocks hit by Greenland worry and Japan bond slump

The threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump continued to weigh heavy on European markets.

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Stocks Pressured by US and European Standoff Over Greenland

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.36%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Bored Panda

20 Oldest Countries In The World, Ranked

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Lara Croft's design could've gone full FF7/Street Fighter in Japan to appeal to audiences in the mid-'90s, says co-creator, but 'All that was changed was the manuals & guide'

Looking at these renders, I'm pretty certain they made the right choice.

Operation Sports

Switch 2’s Tepid U.S. Start Contrasts With Japan’s Red-Hot Console Market

Nintendo's latest handheld isn't having as much success in the States.

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Stocks Tumble as Greenland Crisis Sparks Risk-Off in Asset Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.41%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.43%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Two wins with a centurion in each match have set Australia off to a fine start at the under-19 World Cup with Will Malajczuk the second teen to ton-up.

Digital Camera World

Only weeks on the market, this full-frame powerhouse tops Japan’s best-selling camera charts – Again!

A record-breaking sales star: This new camera outsold all four Fujifilm models ranked from second to fifth combined...

The Guardian - UK

Cosmic Princess Kaguya! review – trippy anime adapted from Japanese folk dives into virtual reality popworld

Emojis explode all over the screen in this hyperactive adaptation of a Japanese folk tale about a princess who has run away from the moon

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese city deploys anti-bear drones as 'human casualties at an all-time high' — non-lethal spray can be delivered with 10cm accuracy radius, 1km range

A Japanese city is rolling out an anti-bear drone system in response to 'record levels of bear casualties and sightings.' Over 12 people were killed by bears in Japan last year.

The Independent UK

Japan welcomes record 40 million tourists in 2025 – but Chinese visitor numbers crash

Chinese arrivals dropped sharply amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese prime minister’s remarks over Taiwan

InsideEVs

Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner To Focus On Hybrids

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media reported.

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