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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan faces surge in bear sightings as animals emerge from hibernation

Northeastern town responds by moving daily exercise indoors

The Independent UK

Japan guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup – here is why their fans leave stadiums spotless

Japanese football fans have been spotted cleaning up stadiums after matches, drawing widespread admiration from rival supporters

The Independent UK

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

AAP

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How to Get the Japanese Art of Ikebana Right and Make Flowers Look More Elevated and Expensive — Yes, It's More Than Just Putting Stems in a Vase

I attended a workshop and spoke to ikebana practitioners about this intentional ritual and how it elevates interior spaces

Livingetc

Inside Woven City: Japan’s real-life sci-fi town where robots share the streets with humans

Developers say the aim of Woven City is to gather real-world data on how people and machines interact, helping improve safety and shape future regulations.

Euronews

Shares fall in Asia and oil prices gain as talks stall on ending the Iran war

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and oil prices have gained as diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport experiment

Japan Airlines will introduce the robots for trial run at a Tokyo airport amid country’s surge in inbound tourism and worsening labour shortages

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Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

The Independent UK

Compact cameras get all the attention, but this category just unexpectedly doubled in the latest official figures from Japan

In the latest CIPA numbers, DSLR shipments are 204.4 percent compared to the previous month, but one piece of data hints at why

Digital Camera World

The new Leica M-A Hammertone might be the ultimate collector’s film camera

Leica brings back a rare industrial finish for its 20th anniversary camera, honoring a Japanese milestone

Digital Camera World

Board game harassment: Japanese firefighter suspended for forcing coworkers to play homemade board games for six months

A Japanese firefighter sergeant faced suspension for forcing colleagues to play handmade board games during duty hours for six months. What he called team-building was deemed coercive, especially after reports of pressure. The incident, involving falsified logs and a cover-up attempt, highlights workplace power dynamics and blurred boundaries, leading to…

The Times of India

USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson Are Back on Track

The Portland Thorns forward scored her first goal since the birth of her first child and her first in the NWSL for 540 days.

Sports Illustrated

Michelle Obama's Adidas Sneakers Are On Track to Become Summer's Leading Samba Swap

The former First Lady ended her months-long sneaker hiatus with an "IYKYK" model.

Marie Claire

Gotta stay in ‘em all: Japan hotel brand expands Pokémon room range

Every stay includes special-edition MIMARU-original merchandise, such as themed fabric bags and collectable items.

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Why Oscar Piastri ranks 2026 Japanese GP second place above 50% of his F1 wins

Oscar Piastri says his second-place finish at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix meant more to him than many of his F1 wins because he felt he had maximised everything within his control

The Independent UK

Japan rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake week on from ‘mega-quake’ warning

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The Independent UK

Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning

The quake occurred on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island

Digital Camera World

This camera breaks records in Japan and has now won award for "best full frame expert camera"

A mirrorless camera that meets and exceeds professional expectations – and its popularity is ruling the mirrorless market in Japan

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The Guardian - AU

Record bear sightings in Japan cause alarm as hibernation ends

Woman’s body found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after a police officer was injured in bear attack nearby

International Business Times UK

'Not Convinced the One Piece Exists?' Luffy‑Dressed Logan Paul Questions Truth While Flexing His Rare Japanese Manga Grail

Logan Paul ignites controversy among One Piece fans by questioning the existence of the series' legendary treasure while dressed as Luffy, sparking debates on authenticity and celebrity influence.

International Business Times UK

Hokkaido Earthquake Update: 6.1 Quake Strikes Japan As Authorities Assess Coastal Tsunami Warning Status

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant tremors but no tsunami threat. Authorities are conducting safety checks, and the Japan Meteorological Agency monitors for aftershocks.

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Allan asks Liberals to ‘please explain’ preference deal – as it happened

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Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

The Times of India

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi: Japan’s official survivour of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki attacks

Tsutomu Yamaguchi is known to be the sole individual recognised to have survived both atomic attacks in Japan during the Second World War period. His case has been documented in history books and stands out as an extraordinary case of survival associated with nuclear war. The atomic attacks carried out…

AAP

Brave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan

Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs.

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