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Pakistan embarrassed in Japan as 'illegal' mosque inaugurated in presence of Pak ambassador now faces demolition

A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's ambassador in Japan has sparked a diplomatic and legal controversy. Japanese authorities declared the structure in Kawagoe was built without proper permissions in a restricted zone, leading to possible demolition. The Pakistan embassy clarified its non-involvement in the construction process, emphasizing adherence to local laws.

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Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tops 68,000 for the 1st time as Wall Street logs more records

Japan's Nikkei 225 index has topped 68,000 in early trading after U.S. stocks pushed further into record territory

The Independent UK

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge up, Yen nears 160 per dollar

Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive gain. The yen neared the 160-per-dollar level as traders awaited clues on Bank of Japan interest rate policy. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose amid reports of US forces intercepting Iranian…

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10 Photos of James 'Weston' Higginbotham: American Student Reported Missing in Japan

James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old American student, is missing in Japan. Authorities and family are intensifying search efforts, urging public assistance and sensitivity during this distressing time.

International Business Times UK

What Happened to James 'Weston' Higginbotham? Student's Final Movements in Japan Revealed

The search for missing American student James 'Weston' Higginbotham in Japan focuses on Yamashina Station, Kyoto, after CCTV footage and phone records reveal his last known movements.

International Business Times UK

Centel expands in Japan with Osaka hotel

SET-listed Central Plaza Hotel (Centel) is capitalising on the growing Japanese tourism sector with the launch of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, its second hotel in Osaka.

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The compact camera trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon, but the latest numbers from Japan show a decline in one mirrorless category

The April 2026 data from CIPA shows an overall increase in camera shipments across compact cameras and mirrorless, but large sensors show a decline

Digital Camera World

Forza Horizon 6 Tips and Tricks: The Best Drift Car Is a Shockingly Cheap Delivery Truck

A growing group of Forza Horizon 6 players say one of the game's strongest drift cars is not a sleek sports coupé but a surprisingly cheap delivery truck.

International Business Times UK

Bulletin world briefing: Deadly protests in Kenya and typhoon warning in Japan

Here are five stories from around the world today

The Independent UK

Bear injures four in residential area of Japan as annual number of attacks rises

Japan's Environment Ministry said 13 people were killed in more than 230 bear attacks in 2025, exceeding the number of fatalities and attacks in any preceding year.

Euronews

Stock Index Futures Muted as Investors Parse Middle East Developments, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, while investors assess the prospects for an end to the Middle East conflict.

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A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as the annual number of attacks rises

A bear has injured four people in a Japanese residential area in the latest case of attacks by the animals in the region

The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi warning as Japan braces for flooding and violent winds

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Chinese Standards Go Global: XCMG Helps Advance International Crane Industry Standards

FRANKFURT, Germany, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent 2026 meetings of the International Organization for Standardization's Technical Committee on Cranes (ISO/TC96) in Frankfurt, Germany, more than 100 representatives from 16 member countries — including China, Germany, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Finland, and Japan —…

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Calbee rolls out monochrome snack packaging amid ink supply worries

Major Japanese snack maker Calbee began selling its Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers in black-and-white packaging this week in Tokyo, a move in response to uncertainty over supplies of oil-derived naphtha stemming from the Middle East conflict.

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record peak as market gauges fragile Mideast peace talks

The Nikkei touched a record peak of 67,231.28 on Monday and posted a record closing high of 66,934.33, roughly 7% above the 25-day moving average, a ⁠sign of ‌an overheated market.

The Economic Times

Tropical storm Jangmi hits Southwestern Japan: Injures 9 in Japan, people urged to evacuate, leaves thousands without power

Typhoon Jangmi, a severe tropical storm, battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday. The storm cut off power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The population of the city of Miyazaki on the island of Okinawa were urged to evacuate. Some 17,000 households on…

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Japanese intolerance of Muslims up as population doubles

KYODO — Discrimination toward foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population has estimated to have nearly doubled in recent years, according to observers and community members.

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'Resident Evil's' Next Game May be Set In Japan After Years of Western Settings, Says Report

The next Resident Evil game may be set in Japan after focusing heavily on western settings through the years, according to a report.

The Economic Times

Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia

Two Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their art amidst the war in Ukraine. Kanazasi, 32, chose Russia for its ballet legacy, while Takemi, 20, followed suit due to limited opportunities in Japan. They stay informed through…

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How Japan lost 3 million people in five years

TOKYO — Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, according to official statistics released Friday, a drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

The Economic Times

MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sporting

Happy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Stocks bounce as AI optimism offsets Mideast anxiety

AI optimism and strong tech forecasts have driven a global stock rally, while oil has slipped on new hopes of a US-Iran deal after comments by Donald Trump.

The Economic Times

Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup funding

Japan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies, especially in fintech. This move comes as other major investors have slowed their activity. MUFG's initiative aims to fill this gap, backing India's digital growth. The fund could…

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