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‘America was futuristic once. Now all the crazy things are from Asia’: why the British are going wild for kawaii culture

From bubble tea and corn dogs to K-pop and plushies, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese brands have captured the pocket-money market

The Guardian - UK

35 Years Ago, Nintendo Released a Cult Classic RPG That Was Ahead of Its Time

‘Mother’ was a literal game-changer thanks to its brilliant writing and devoted fanbase

Inverse

Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history

The UNESCO World Heritage committee has decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include it in an exhibit about its dark history of abusing wartime Korean laborers

The Independent UK

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Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia are gathered in the Laotian capital with partners that include the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and Australia

The Independent UK

How to watch the 2024 Olympic indoor volleyball events online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic volleyball indoor events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

WhatToWatch

Did the Japanese Yen Cause the Tech Selloff?

Thanks to hedge funds piling in, the short position on the Japanese yen was near an all-time high. But now, that is unwinding... as are the bets these funds made with the proceeds of the short - buying U.S. tech stocks. As the yen recently jumped 5%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq…

Barchart

How to watch the 2024 Olympic hockey online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic hockey events online, ready for when they begin on Saturday, July 27.

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Today at the Olympics: Monday’s schedule including diving, swimming and gymnastics in Paris

Olympic competition resumes in Paris with Tom Daley in action in the men’s synchronised 10m platform final

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Climb as Key U.S. Inflation Data Looms

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.82% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s slump, while investors looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.

Barchart

Thousands Evacuated As Record Rains Pound Northern Japan

Record heavy rain forced the evacuation of thousands of people across parts of northern Japan as rivers burst their banks washing away bridges and cars, officials and media reports said Friday.

International Business Times

A mysterious pile of bones could hide evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say

Bones dug up from a wartime Army Medical School site in Tokyo decades ago and linked to victims of human experiments by Unit 731, Japan’s germ and biological warfare outfit, remain in a repository still waiting to find their home

The Independent UK

Brazil apologizes for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants

The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution and internment of immigrants in the years after World War II

The Independent UK

Heavy rain in northern Japan triggers floods and landslides, forcing hundreds to take shelter

Heavy rain has hit northern Japan, triggering floods and landslides, disrupting transportation systems and sending hundreds of residents to take shelter at safer grounds

The Independent UK

USA, World Cup Holders Spain Win Women's Olympic Football Openers

Reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women's Olympic football tournament on Thursday, while record four-time gold medallists the United States beat Zambia 3-0.

International Business Times

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Japan's Population Declines As Births Hit Record Low

Japan's population decline due to low birth rates and aging population. Government incentives target married couples. Foreign residents increase.

International Business Times

Nissan Shares Plunge After Profit Warning

Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing "intense sales competition", especially in the United States.

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7-Eleven Australia Now Stocks Onigiri If You’re Still Trying To Claw Onto Your Trip To Japan

This is not a drill!!!

International Business Times

New Japan Film Camera Aimed At 'Nostalgic' Young Fans

Keita Suzuki leads a group of young analogue photography fans around a coastal city in Japan, stopping to snap pastel hydrangea blooms with bulky vintage film cameras.

TechRadar

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida vows government funds for local chip fabs — Rapidus eyes 2nm production by 2027

Rapidus struggles to get financing from Japanese banks to build its fab, but it has time and the support of the Japanese government.

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