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Yuri Nakamura Dead at 44: Actress Dies of Rectal Cancer After Disease Returned Following Remission

Japanese actress Yuri Nakamura has died aged 44 from rectal cancer. Her agency said she continued acting during treatment before her condition worsened in August.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National Park

George Masa, a Japanese immigrant, arrived in Asheville in 1915 and found work at the Grove Park Inn. He later became a photographer and mapped the Smoky Mountains with Horace Kephart. His images and detailed surveys supported the campaign for a national park. Masa's contributions were vital, though he died…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Hana Kuraki's Death at 25 Prompts Pal's Plea To Stop Rumours Around Kabukicho Apartment Discovery

Japanese adult film actress Hana Kuraki, 25, was found dead at a Tokyo apartment, months after announcing a career break following injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

The Route to Cappyness review – capybara boosterism is an ode to the internet’s favourite rodent

From a cappy-cafe owner in Japan to an escaped capybara in the UK, this homespun film takes the temperature of an international obsession

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

South Korea pushes for football season to make winter switch after unbearable summer

In today’s newsletter: why fainting fans and perspiring players are a worry for the Asian league seeking to follow Japan and align with Europe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samples

Silkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation's long-term effects on the ISS. Ground-based trials showed that radiation during early embryonic development caused higher mutation rates. Visible white spots on larvae indicated radiation exposure levels inside spacecraft. These findings offer insights…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Global Market: Yen speculators turn net long for first time since February

Speculators turned bullish on the yen for the first time since February as expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes intensified. Futures positioning swung sharply from net short to net long, reflecting renewed confidence after the currency recovered from a four-decade low.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning Norway

A German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The wreck of U-864 was carrying the toxic metal to Japan when it was torpedoed by a British submarine. An underwater operation in June 2026 recovered…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Japan nuclear operator chief to quit after quake data scandal

President Kingo Hayashi and chairman Satoru Katsuno will resign, according to public broadcaster NHK and other local media. Chubu Electric is expected to hold a press conference later on Monday. The company was not immediately available for comment. The Hamaoka plant is in central Japan, near a seismic fault line…

The Times of India · Sep 14

R Madhavan’s son to compete at Asian Games: When Dhurandhar actor decided to move to Dubai Vedaant could continue swimming after pools were shut during COVID-19

Vedaant Madhavan, son of R Madhavan, is a competitive freestyle swimmer. He will soon compete at the Asian Games in Japan. The family relocated to Dubai during the pandemic for his training. Madhavan emphasizes keeping his son grounded amidst attention. He rates himself a six out of ten as a…

The Economic Times · Sep 14