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Remembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day

To mark 80 years since the end of the second world war, a group of ten Japanese people whose fathers and grandfathers once fought against the British travelled to the UK to mark victory over Japan day (VJ day). The story of their ancestors is one that is often forgotten.…

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025

Could This New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Be the Next Big Thing For Motorcycles?

Researchers from Japan think they’ve cracked the code when it comes to scalable hydrogen fuel cells. But could it work for motorcycles and powersports vehicles?

RideApart · Aug 22, 2025

Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025

The recent opening of an immigration centre in El Paso, Texas, has reignited protests of the Trump administration’s tough immigration plans from Japanese Americans. The internment camp, which opened in August 2025, is on the site of a military base that was used to intern Japanese Americans during the war.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025

Rice Prices Up 91 Pct Year-on-year In Japan

Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Releasing on PC and Consoles Later This Year - New Trailer

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is set to return with a deeper take on arcade racing later this year on multiple platforms. Players will be able to explore two very different backdrops, from the sunny laid-back Mediterranean coast to the winding mountain roads of Japan.

Operation Sports · Aug 21, 2025

Infiniti Might Scrap Its EV Plans for a Manual Sports Sedan Instead

Infiniti isn't doing so hot. Sales are way down from a decade ago, and there’s more chaos and uncertainty in the industry than ever. But the Japanese automaker has an idea to reinvigorate the struggling brand—and it should excite enthusiasts.

Motor1 · Aug 21, 2025

My dad died suddenly while I was in Japan. A memory of him lives on in my fridge

Still in its torn packet, the cheese has evolved into something other than food. I refuse to imagine the meal when I finish it

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

By ignoring the quantity theory of money and employing neo-Keynesian macroeconomic models, central bankers are often wrong-footed.

Fortune · Aug 21, 2025

Man arrested after ‘bear attack’ killing of 91-year-old father

Investigators say man’s wounds are more consistent with a knife attack

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Forza Horizon 6's Japan open world seems likelier than ever as a car import company mistakenly sheds some light on the Xbox sequel

On the horizon?

GamesRadar · Aug 21, 2025