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“One of Japan’s most well-loved guitarists”: Epiphone’s latest Takahiro Matsumoto signature is based on a hugely desirable 1955 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop – and honors the player behind Japan’s best-selling musical act

The founder of legendary Japanese rock act B’z has helped develop an Epiphone recreation of his vintage 1955 Les Paul

Guitar World

Japan's Rice Harvest Threatened By Climate Change

Learn how rising temperatures due to climate change are impacting rice farming in Japan's Okayama prefecture.

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Stocks Climb Before the Open With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data and Netflix Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.36%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.68% this morning as upbeat results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. boosted sentiment, while investors awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data as well as an earnings report from streaming giant…

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Reo Hatate has 'personal chat' with boss amid no international minutes

The amount of miles Celtic's Reo Hatate has travelled without playing for Japan.

The National (Scotland)

Couche-Tard Executives In Japan To Push 7-Eleven Deal

Executives from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard are in Japan in a bid to overcome resistance to their $47-billion takeover of 7-Eleven's parent but are being given the cold shoulder, according to interviews published Thursday.

International Business Times

Alex Marquez: Mir's comments after Japan clash "didn't make sense"

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez says he was “surprised” at the media comments made by Honda’s Joan Mir immediately after the most recent MotoGP round in Japan.

Autosport

China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters

The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.

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Japan records trade deficit on weak yen, slowing exports

Japan has reported its exports to key destinations like China fell in September, leading it to rack up a trade deficit of about $2 billion for the month

The Independent UK

Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

The Independent UK

Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France

Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd organisation, faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in July

The Guardian - UK

I visit Cygames, the influential Japanese studio behind Granblue Fantasy: Relink, for an exclusive peek behind the scenes

"This is a company that wants to create great stories and share them, no matter how."

Creative Bloq

US And Allies Alarmed By North Korea's Support For Russia

US, South Korea, and Japan express concern over North Korea's nuclear threats and support for Russia in Ukraine, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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200 Bandai Namco employees reportedly moved into 'expulsion rooms' designed to bore them into quitting, though the company maintains its innocence

Japan's strict laws surrounding dismissal make "layoffs" look a little different.

PC Gamer

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

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Stock Index Futures Steady After Yesterday’s Sell-Off, Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.03%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.08% this morning, steadying after yesterday’s slump, while investors awaited the next round of corporate earnings.

Autosport

How to watch WRC's Central European Rally: Schedule and line-up

Thierry Neuville effectively has one hand on the 2024 World Rally Championship title as he heads into this weekend’s penultimate round with a 29-point advantage. The Hyundai driver has led the championship since winning the Monte Carlo season opener and a year of consistent results has kept him at the…

Player One

Japanese Study Touts Video Games' Positive Effects on Mental Health

A new Japanese study found that video games actually have a generally positive effect on the mental well-being of gamers across various age ranges.

AAP

Socceroos defender Burgess ready to fight for EPL spot

Socceroos defender Cam Burgess won't dwell on his own goal against Japan as he chases club game time at Ipswich Town.

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos lay foundations for new era with World Cup destiny back in their own hands

Australia have regrouped under coach Tony Popovic to claim four points against China and Japan and kickstart their Asian qualification campaign

Fortune

Wall Street retreats from records as tech stocks drop

China shares fell as investors digested much weaker-than-expected export data released late Monday. Japan's market jumped as its semiconductor firms followed Nvidia upward.

The Independent UK

Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said Tuesday

AAP

Brattan buzzing despite tough Socceroos debut

Veteran midfielder Luke Brattan had a difficult debut for the Socceroos against Japan but still relished his moment on the international stage.

TechRadar

Obscure monitor vendor debuts one of the most desirable laptops of the year: Sub-1kg, Intel Lunar lake CPU and a 14-inch display, but it will never go on sale outside of Japan

Unitcom unveils a surprising, but very desirable laptop.

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update

Mitchell has not played this season and could miss out on Steve Borthwick’s squad, which is named on Wednesday

AAP

Socceroos see the lighter side of bus horror show

The Socceroos had just 10 minutes to warm up before their World Cup qualifier against Japan after their bus was stuck in traffic, but still drew 1-1.

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