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Japan's Biggest Motorcycle Retailer Just Got Bought By Bain Capital, Oh Great

If you've purchased or ridden a motorcycle in Japan, you're probably familiar with Red Baron Group. They offer used and new sales and service nationwide.

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US Steel CEO Says Sale To Nippon Must For Company To Succeed, Save Jobs

Dismissing national security concerns, David Burritt said once the deal is finalized, the Japanese company will have to abide by U.S. trade laws. He added that the board will predominantly consist of U.S. citizens overseeing operations.

Latin Times

Ghost of Yotei's title features a historical inaccuracy so clever that one Japanese scholar believes "it has to be intentional"

The sequel "encompasses the meaning of 'ghost' in many ways"

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Monster Hunter Wilds' Ultra Collector's Edition is $1260 and includes a literal bike, but is only available in Japan

It's time for the bike to join Capcom's big-beast-battler in-game

GamesRadar

Pushing Buttons: At Nintendo’s new museum in Japan, I found a nostalgia-laced trip down memory lane – not a history lesson

From playing Mario on a giant controller to spotting Pikmin hiding in corners, my visit to this delightful museum in Kyoto offered up experience over education

The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Record, Micron Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.02% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index finished with its 41st record close this year, while investors looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Mull China Rally, Micron Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.09% this morning as investors weighed the sustainability of China’s rally and looked ahead to remarks from a Federal Reserve official as well as an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

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Despite shadow dropping in 68 other countries, Palworld on PS5 is indefinitely skipping Japan amid Nintendo's lawsuit

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed the lawsuit in Tokyo

GamesRadar

UK economy to grow faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year, says OECD

Forecast upgrades UK to joint second after US but it is still expected to have highest inflation among G7 countries

The Guardian - UK

Aussie Private School Boys In Japan ID’d As Accused Thieves Who Stole A Disabled Man’s Wheelchair

After this man's wheelchair was allegedly stolen by three Aussies in Tokyo, he turned to Reddit to help ID them.

Pedestrian.tv

Ghost of Tsushima sequel Ghost of Yōtei announced—no word yet on a PC release, but the last one took several years to make the jump

Ghost of Yōtei will release on PS5 in 2025, and on PC at some point after that, probably.

PC Gamer

Japan to Alaska: What’s behind Russia-China joint military drills?

Russia and China have ramped up joint drills since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Japanese jets fire warning flares to make Russian plane leave its airspace after unprecedented violation

Tokyo strongly protests ‘extremely regrettable airspace violation’

The Independent UK

Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has asked her Chinese counterpart to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after a 10-year-old schoolboy was fatally stabbed

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Small tsunami waves wash ashore on remote Japanese islands

Small tsunami waves washed ashore on some Japanese islands after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity

The Guardian - AU

Japanese fighter jets fire flares at Russian aircraft for first time in airspace violation

Defence minister says ‘strong protest’ lodged with Moscow amid growing concerns about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in the region

Sports Illustrated

A 50-50 Season Might Only Be the Start of the Shohei Ohtani Epic

The Japanese superstar’s first year with the Dodgers has been nothing short of legendary. But those close to him think this is just the beginning.

The Independent UK

Japanese warplanes use flares to warn a Russian spy plane to leave airspace

Japan says its warplanes used flares to warn a Russian reconnaissance aircraft to leave northern Japanese airspace

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Yamaha Motor President Gets Knifed, Allegedly By His Daughter

Police in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan are investigating an incident involving the president of Yamaha Motor and his daughter, consider it attempted murder.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks climb after Wall Street closes its record-setting week mixed

Asian stocks are mostly higher, supported by key rate decisions last week from the U.S. Federal Reserve, Japan, and China

The Guardian - AU

Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake

Floods inundated emergency housing built for those who lost their homes in an earthquake that hit Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast in January

International Business Times

Six Dead After Floods In Central Japan: Media

Heavy rain that triggered floods and landslides on a Japanese penisula recovering from an earthquake this year killed at least six people, local media reported Monday.

Al Jazeera

After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.

AAP

Australia increases influence in Asia, report shows

A power ranking of countries in Asia has shown Australia has risen up the rankings to fifth position, only behind the US, China, India and Japan.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic's Japanese trio must show up against the big teams, says national boss

Champions League exploits of Celtic's Japanese trio hasn't impress national team boss - yet.

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