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Camera companies "say they think about the consumer. They're liars. They only think about their competitors."

This controversial camera designer said that Japanese brands are more concerned with competitors than customers. Is this why we don't get many ballsy cameras?

Digital Camera World

Japan's Economy Grows 2.8% In Q4, Exports Surge

Japan's economy grew by 2.8% in Q4 2024, impacting markets positively and hinting at potential interest rate hikes.

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Honda Wanted Nissan to Scrap Its Hybrid Tech: Report

Honda and Nissan called off merger talks last week, less than two months after agreeing to explore plans for a new holding company to launch in 2026. Details are beginning to emerge about why the deal fell through, as the two Japanese automakers clashed on two main topics. It's already…

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The 15 Best Japanese Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now

They're some of the streamer's most underrated shows.

Marie Claire

Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan

Delegation says Taliban seeks ‘dignified’ global interaction as it builds ‘strong’ and ‘developed’ Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

Japan 2024 Growth Slows Despite Stronger Fourth Quarter

Japan's economic growth slowed sharply last year, official data showed Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter topped expectations.

International Business Times

Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption

Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption

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This Rosso Fuji Livery For the Moto Guzzi V85TT Is Pure Eye Candy

Moto Guzzi is without a doubt one of the OGs of the motorcycle world. Since 1921, the Italian marque has been cranking out bikes that are as unique as they are legendary. Unlike other brands that chase the latest trends, Guzzi sticks to what makes them special: transverse V-twins, shaft…

RideApart

Monster Hunter producer says 'There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan,' and that the series' handheld wilderness years prepared them for Wilds' day 1 PC launch and crossplay

More and more people are saying.

PC Gamer

Trump Hints at Potential Auto Tariffs to Be Imposed on April 2

The president originally threatened to impose the tariffs earlier this month but postponed the action until March 12.

International Business Times

TEPCO Takes On Challenge Of Making Space For Fukushima Nuclear Debris

Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have started dismantling water storage tanks to free up space for tonnes of nuclear debris, 14 years after the facility was hit by a devastating tsunami.

International Business Times

Second-string Japan blank India in quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship

A second-string Japanese team blanked India 3-0 in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in Qingdao, China, on Friday.

The Times of India

Monster Hunter lead producer agrees PC gaming is key for Japanese games: "There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan"

Monster Hunter Wilds hits PC the same day as its console counterparts

GamesRadar

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Favourite Things

We caught up with the iconic Japanese chef and restaurateur to find out his favourite culinary delights and cooking essentials

Evening Standard

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Latin Times

Accused Serial Bun Squasher Arrested Outside Convenience Store for Not Buying $1 Treat

A woman was arrested for allegedly squashing a pastry at a convenience store amid Japan's crackdown on food tampering and retail crime.

The Independent UK

Japanese woman arrested after squashing bun in shop and not buying it

The store’s owner said they have seen the woman squash buns in their shop in Fukuoka before

Windows Central

After skipping Xbox for 20 years, a major Japanese studio returns with the reveal of their latest RPG which looks like 'Animal Crossing' with multiplayer combat

Level 5 hasn't worked with Xbox since the cancellation of "True Fantasy Live Online" some two decades ago. With Xbox's renewed effort to court developers from across the world, Level 5 has returned with "Fantasy Life i."

InsideEVs

Toyota’s Third-Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Promises More Range

Toyota sold a total of 1,778 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) globally last year. To make matters worse, last year’s performance was down a whopping 55.8% compared to 2023, so you’d think the Japanese automaker’s foray into hydrogen propulsion would come to an end.

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S&P Futures Tread Water With U.S. Retail Sales Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors awaited a raft of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the retail sales report.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Retail Sales Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.15% this morning, taking a breather at the end of a turbulent week, while investors await a raft of U.S. economic data, with a particular focus on the retail sales report.

International Business Times

Japan To Release Emergency Rice Reserves To Fight Runaway Inflation

The Japanese government said Friday it will release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, poor harvests and panic buying over a "megaquake" warning nearly doubled prices over a year.

FourFourTwo

The top five Japanese players in English football right now

Who are the best players from Japan currently playing in the Premier League and EFL?

The Guardian - AU

Japan releases 200,000 tonnes of emergency rice stockpile as prices soar

Agriculture minister says rising prices have ‘had a significant impact on people’s lives’ amid record heat, surges in demand and distribution problems

The Guardian - AU

Sweet romance: Japanese boys start buying into gift giving on Valentine’s Day

Women are traditionally expected to buy chocolates for male colleagues on Valentine’s Day but teenage boys are shunning the one-sided custom

The Guardian - AU

Centrefolded: Japan’s ‘porn disposal’ boxes phased out amid rise of the internet

The boxes served to protect the eyes of children from adult material littering the streets, but the shift online has seen their usefulness decline

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