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Storm creeps through Japan, bringing heavy rainfall to some spots for days

Tropical Storm Shanshan is bringing torrential rain to Japan’s Shizuoka area, 110 miles southwest of Tokyo

The Independent UK

Investment Firm Pressures 7-Eleven Owner To Negotiate Potential Takeover

Artisan Partners Asset Management told Japan's Seven & i Holdings that a negotiated buyout deal was the 'best tactic to preserve positive stakeholder outcomes'

International Business Times

Amy Truesdale and Matt Bush win historic taekwondo golds for Team GB

The sport was introduced to the Paralympic programme for Tokyo 2020.

The Independent UK

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Nearly 40,000 People Died Alone At Home In Japan So Far This Year: Police

More than 75% were 65 or older and almost 4,000 bodies weren't found for more more than a month, with 130 going undiscovered for more than a year.

International Business Times

Andrew C. Greenberg, co-creator of the influential Wizardry series of RPGs, has died

Wizardry was huge in the 1980s, and helped define both Western and Japanese RPGs as we know them.

PC Gamer

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Italian GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

Autosport

“They just looked at each other like, ‘What the hell are we doing with this bass player?’” The late Mick Karn recalls his first tour with David Torn and Bill Bruford

Few electric bassists have a style as singular and strong as Japan’s fretless sorcerer

Guitar World

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Japan lodges formal protest over Chinese survey ship entering its territorial waters

Japan lodged a formal protest via China’s embassy against what it called an incursion by a Chinese survey ship into its territorial waters

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Shanshan Causes Devastation In Japan

Tropical Storm Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan with fatalities, injuries, and widespread damage as it moves towards Tokyo.

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Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Japan is a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death

The Independent UK

Storm slowly heads toward Japan's capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path

Tropical Storm Shanshan is slowly making its way northeast toward the Tokyo area, setting off a mudslide that killed three people

The Independent UK

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on the Outlook for Less Aggressive Fed Easing

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday climbed to a 1-1/2 week high and finished up by +0.37%. The dollar found support from Friday’s US personal spending and the core PCE reports, which dampened speculation the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bp at next month’s FOMC meeting. The dollar...

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Dollar Strengthens on Positive US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar is finding support from today’s US personal spending and the core PCE reports, which dampened speculation the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bp at next month’s FOMC meeting. The dollar is...

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Could Yamaha’s Sleek And Sporty X-Force Scooter Sell In The US?

Yamaha has updated its X-Force scooter in Japan with sporty looks and decent tech. Could this thing sell in the US market?

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Japan Boosts Military Budget To Counter China's Growing Threat

Japan's Defense Ministry seeks increased budget for military modernization to counter China's threat, focusing on unmanned weapons, AI tech, and ethical co...

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“What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?” (35 Answers)

One of the dangers of having high expectations is that you might still end up disappointed. But in some cases, trips really do match—and even exceed!—all the hype. The post “What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?” (35 Answers) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Guitar World

“There have been many requests for it to be re-released”: Fender Japan answers players’ calls and revives its cult 12-string Stratocasters and Telecasters for the first time in over a decade

Fender first put out a 12-string electric in the 1960s, and it's been over 10 years since we last saw the firm produce expanded Strat and Tele models

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Japan's defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China

Japan’s Defense Ministry has sought a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat, while focusing on unmanned weapons and AI to make up for the declining number of servicemembers as a result of the country’s…

The Guardian - US

US road to 2031 Rugby World Cup starts with Pacific Nations challenge

Eagles coach Scott Lawrence has picked college talent – and crossovers from football and wrestling – in his squad to face Canada and Japan in new event

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: At least three dead as Typhoon Shanshan barrels through Japan

Severe gusts and heavy rain leave dozens injured and more than 250,000 homes without power

Top News

Asian Shares Rise As Tech Companies Show Promise

Asian shares rise on positive economic data from Japan and mixed U.S. markets amid tech company fluctuations.

International Business Times

China Pushes Rivals' Limits In Regional Disputes

China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say.

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Typhoon Shanshan Wreaks Havoc In Southern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, causing mass evacuations, casualties, and widespread damage. Stay vigilant as heavy rainfall persists.

Dynamite News

Typhoon Shanshan injures dozens, cause power outage in southwestern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan struck southwestern Japan on Thursday morning, leaving dozens of people injured, reported Al Jazeera Read further on Dynamite News

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