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Why Japanese kids use THIS special school bag

Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags. These sturdy, boxy leather backpacks, called Randoseru, are more than just bags—they are a deep-rooted part of Japanese culture and tradition. Unlike regular school bags, these are built to last for…

The Times of India

Rose Girone death: Oldest known Holocaust survivor dies at 113

She lived through Nazi Germany and survived Japanese occupation of Shanghai

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Shares have retreated in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology

The Independent UK

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My brilliant Japanese Tawashi brush has made 'wet cleaning' in my home an absolute breeze – it's a dish-cleaning savior

This unique curved brush is unlike any other cleaning tool I've used

Homes & Gardens

New Utagawa Hiroshige exhibition at British Museum to display rare Japanese prints by renowned artist

Vast majority of prints on display have never been seen before with several being the only surviving examples in the world

The Independent UK

USWNT Players Who Impressed at SheBelieves Cup

The February FIFA window was billed as an audition for new talent, but which players made the most of the opportunity?

Sports Illustrated

Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series

Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians

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A Starmaster is born: Fender Japan sticks a Starcaster headstock on a Jazzmaster for a limited run offset – and there is an Antigua finish option too just in case this didn't look radical enough

Coolest hybrid ever or oddball offset experimentation gone wild?

MusicRadar

Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data

The Independent UK

Japanese Soccer Legend Kazuyoshi Miura Celebrates 40Th Season

Kazuyoshi Miura, 'King Kazu,' celebrates 58th birthday and gears up for his 40th season in professional soccer, inspiring fans and athletes with his enduri...

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Digital Camera World

The Canon PowerShot V1 delay is the perfect example of why the camera industry needs more affordable compacts, and soon

Launched just last week, Canon Japan says the PowerShot V1 has already received more orders than expected

AAP

Young Socceroos beat Japan to reach U20 Asian Cup final

Australia have beaten Japan 2-0 to reach the final of the under-20 Asian Cup, the Young Socceroos prevailing with goals from Musa Toure and Jaylan Pearman.

Guitar World

“It was written so close to going through cancer and the hardest time of my life – I can really hear the intensity of that time”: La Luz’s triumph over tragedy is testament to Shana Cleveland’s singular determination – and her unending love of Strats

From La Luz's surf noir beginnings to dark psychedelia, Shana Cleveland has been there through it all. She describes her early fascination with grunge and Seattle's music scene, the pivotal moment of discovering a Japanese instrumental rock icon, and how struggle can forge great art

Fortune

Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’

Tokyo even introduced a government-sponsored dating app to help people find partners.

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The Independent UK

Japanese forward 'King Kazu' turns 58 and prepares for his 40th season in professional soccer

Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura has turned 58

The Independent UK

The quiet island paradise at the frontline of Chinese aggression over Taiwan

The tranquil island is increasingly being taken over by military personnel

Sports Illustrated

SheBelieves Cup Day Two Takeaways: Japan and USWNT Extend Dominance

Day two of the SheBelieves Cup is all wrapped up as Japan and the USWNT both grabbed victories in Glendale.

Sports Illustrated

When is the SheBelieves Cup 2025 Final?

The U.S. Women's National Team will take on Japan on the final day of the SheBelieves Cup

RideApart

Say Goodbye To the Honda CB1300 With These Gorgeous Final Editions

Well, that didn't take long. If you're feeling like it was only a few days ago that Honda Japan posted a special teaser website about the upcoming final editions of the CB1300, you're totally correct about that. At the time, rumors were swirling in the Japanese press that the graphics…

Tom’s Hardware

Trump wants tighter AI chip export restrictions but may face staffing shortage and other issues

Trump's administration believes restrictions on AI processors exports are not strict enough for close allies, also plans to persuade Japan and the Netherlands to curb services of ASML and TEL machines in China.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump’s Tariffs Fuel Growth Concerns, U.S. Economic Data and Home Depot Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.21%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.39% this morning, while Treasury yields also slipped amid worries that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies could hurt global economic growth.

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