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Iconic Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe dies at the age of 91

Pioneer of post-war Japanese photography Eikoh Hosoe dies in his home city of Tokyo

Digital Camera World

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government

A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a retrial last week of a 1966 quadruple murder — says the defense team is considering filing a damages suit against the government for ruining the man’s life and his mental health by keeping him in…

The Independent UK

Nintendo could be looking to take the Palworld lawsuit overseas, but 1 attorney suggests it may be harder to win in the US than in Japan

It's not clear at this point if it'll win the case in Japan, either

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Longest-serving Death Row Prisoner Hails Acquittal 'Victory'

The world's longest-serving death row prisoner thanked his supporters for helping him achieve "complete victory" after a Japanese court last week overturned his decades-old murder conviction.

International Business Times

I’ll buy my brother a flat, then I’m off to a Japanese theme park: my first week as a EuroMillions winner

After paying for the rounds after work, writer Andrzej Łukowski would set his sights on a large-scale legacy: turning his home city of Birmingham into an international tourist destination

The Guardian - UK

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Japan's Next PM Eyes Snap Election, Reports Say, As Stocks Sink

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

International Business Times

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The Samurai Sword: A Pinnacle of Craftsmanship and Cultural Legacy

The samurai sword, or katana, is a masterful representation of Japan's artistic and martial traditions, celebrated not only for its functionality but also for its deep cultural resonance. This iconic weapon encapsulates the fusion of technical skill, aesthetic beauty, and philosophical depth that defines the samurai ethos.

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Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports

The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party

The Guardian - AU

Tokyo Stocks Dive On Strong Yen As Hong Kong, Shanghai Extend Rally

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates.

International Business Times

Japan’s magic bullet: 60 years of the train that helped rebuild the idea of a country

Over just a few days in 1964, the launch of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics trumpeted the emergence of a new economic and democratic power

The Guardian - UK

PC Gamer at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Day 4 report: Capcom, Konami, and SNK's booths in focus

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fatal Fury and more

PC Gamer

Teams that won major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

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Teams that lost major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

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Pennsylvania steel workers, wooed by Harris and Trump, remain skeptical

The future of US Steel hangs in the balance amid a proposed sale to Japan’s Nippon, which both candidates have vowed to block

The Independent UK

Japanese fans bid farewell to beloved panda pair before their return to China

Thousands of Japanese fans have bid farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo before returning to China for medical treatment

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A Kumagaya House in Saitama is a modest family home subdivided by a soaring interior

This Kumagaya House is a domestic puzzle box taking the art of the Japanese house to another level as it intersects a minimal interior with exterior spaces, balconies and walkways

International Business Times

Former Defence Minister Ishiba To Be Japan's PM

Japan's next prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday outlined his ideas to reshape the nation's miliary alliance with Washington, after winning the conservative ruling party's leadership race.

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Shigeru Ishiba: Japan's New Prime Minister Faces Challenges Ahead

Shigeru Ishiba, potential next prime minister of Japan, known for centrist policies, defense focus, and support for diversity and gender equality.

The Guardian - AU

How Japan’s humble onigiri took over lunchtimes around the world

For decades nori-wrapped rice dish was mainly a snack eaten at home or in a bento, but now it has come into its own

The Guardian - AU

Who is Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba?

Moderate faces challenges over cost-of-living crisis, public trust and threats to regional stability from China and North Korea

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S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors braced for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge, which will offer further insights into the trajectory of U.S. interest rates.

The Independent UK

Japan's soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals

The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him as he tries to unite a fractious party and hold off an opposition eager to…

Autosport

Friday favourite: When Aussie alpha males thrived at HRT

In a 30-year career spanning Europe, Japan and Australia it takes James Courtney an impressively short amount of time to nominate Garth Tander as his favourite team-mate.

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