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Japan's Ishiba criticized over gifts to lawmakers months after a scandal-fueled election loss

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is being criticized for distributing gift certificates to 15 first-year lawmakers in his party in a scandal shaking his already weak grip on power

The Independent UK

Former Sex Worker Records Tokyo's Red-light History

It's late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed "soapland" sex parlours in a historic Tokyo red-light district.

International Business Times

YouTuber stabbed to death while livestreaming on city street in horror attack

Police in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of Airi Sato

The Independent UK

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Shohei Ohtani Had Simple Message After Arriving in Tokyo for Dodgers' Season Opener

Shohei Ohtani had a short but sweet message after the Dodgers arrived in Japan.

Sports Illustrated

Meet Ivan Espinosa, the ‘real car guy’ Nissan just tapped to be their new CEO

Ivan Espinosa has spent more than two decades working for Nissan, and is tasked with turning around the imperiled Japanese carmaker.

Fortune

Moriyasu explains decision to call-up Kyogo after tough start to life at Rennes

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has explained his decision to call-up former Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi this month.

The National (Scotland)

Quitting alcohol increases bad cholesterol level, finds new study

A study, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, that tracked people for 10 years in Japan has found that those who quit alcohol had higher levels of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol and lower levels of HDL or 'good' cholesterol, compared to those who continued…

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British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains

The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter service in 2030

The Independent UK

This Kawasaki Motorcycle Now Comes With Built-In Dash Cams, At Least In Japan

For years, Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 was the go-to sport-tourer for riders who wanted a fast yet comfortable machine that didn’t stray too far into either supersport or adventure territory. It wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it was balanced, practical, and—most importantly—fun. Now, for 2025, it has evolved…

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Malvika Bansod loses to Akane Yamaguchi in pre-quarters of All England Championships

NEW DELHI: The All England Championships women's singles campaign concluded for India as Malvika Bansod suffered a straight-game defeat against Japan's two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the pre-quarterfinals in Birmingham on Thursday.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Shohei Ohtani Opens Up About Tokyo Series, 2025 MLB Season

Ohtani spoke with SI to promote becoming the first baseball player to join the Fortnite Icon Series.

Sports Illustrated

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer

The Independent UK

Celtic duo Reo Hatate & Daizen Maeda earn Japan call-ups as Kyogo joins them

Celtic duo earn Japan call up - as Kyogo joins former teammates.

The National (Scotland)

Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived in Tokyo

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

Couche-Tard Bosses Make Case In Tokyo For 7-Eleven Buyout

The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.

The Independent UK

Japanese public servants win £57,000 overtime payout for mandatory 5-miunte early start

Government employees in Ginan were made to clock in five minutes early every day for three years

The Guardian - US

Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal

Barchart

S&P Futures Climb With U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.56% this morning as investors gear up for the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.

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The Independent UK

Seven men arrested for raping daughters and posting about it in chat group

Japan police on lookout for other possible members of chat room

The Guardian - UK

Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants

Japanese company announces two new EVs and promises another three by 2026, as well as new Lexus models

Motor1

The Toyota FT-Me Is a Tiny EV With a Solar Roof

In today's SUV-obsessed world, Toyota has found a cure for car obesity: the FT-Me. It makes the iQ look like a giant by comparison—heck, it's even smaller than Japan's kei cars. This oddly angular contraption is a pint-sized EV built for the urban jungle. At less than 2.5 meters (98.4…

GamesRadar

On the heels of Rise of the Ronin's PC launch, its director says there's a "significant" amount of Japanese Switch gamers: "I am closely watching how this will change with the release of Switch 2"

Fumihiko Yasuda also says the PC playerbase has "significantly increased in Japan"

Evening Standard

Konami could finally reveal Silent Hill f release date in new showcase event

After three years in the shadows, horror fans could finally get an update on Silent Hill f at a dedicated event hosted by its Japanese developer

The Independent UK

Zoo pays tribute to ‘beloved’ lion after she dies at equivalent of 100 years old

Oto was Japan’s oldest lion

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain After Yesterday’s Selloff, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.41%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.53% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

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