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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.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan's population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high

Japan’s total population has marked the 15th straight year of decline

The Independent UK

Google Play Points is handing out Pixel devices and more prizes

New Google Play Points rewards include chances to win Pixel devices, Razer gaming products and more.

Android Central

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Denmark Awaits Japan's Extradition Request For Anti-whaling Activist

Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Nintendo's new gacha keychains contain real GameCube, N64, and SNES controller parts, giving retro enthusiasts in Japan a surprising source of replacement buttons

These aren't ordinary capsule toys

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows debate somehow reaches Japanese government ministries, who reportedly remind everyone that historical fiction isn't really their concern at all

No, the Japanese government isn't investigating Ubisoft's game

GamesRadar

Nasdaq Futures Plunge as U.S. Tech Earnings Disappoint, PMI Data in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are trending down -1.04% this morning as Alphabet’s cautious outlook on AI progress and Tesla’s profit miss, coupled with a delay in its Robotaxi event, weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited U.S. business activity data and the next round of corporate earnings reports.

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Japan just sounded the death knell for digital camera sales... but is anyone listening?

As digital camera ownership drops below 50 per cent, we could see big manufacturers start to enter a doom spiral.

Digital Camera World

The godfather of competitive eating on secrets, success and physical stress: ‘I am always close to danger or death’

Takeru Kobayashi can eat 69 hotdogs, 41 lobster rolls or 159 tacos in 10 minutes – and it has brought him fame and a healthy income. As he returns to the fray after five years, what will he do next?

The Guardian - UK

Here’s The Olympic Games Paris 2024 Schedule For Australians If You’re Keen To Watch Overnight

The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off this week! Here’s the Olympic schedule in Australian time (AEST) so you don’t miss out on the games.

Pedestrian.tv

Asian Stocks Fall As U.S. Futures Drop, Oil Prices Rise

Asian stocks decline, U.S. futures fall, oil prices rise. Japan's Nikkei drops, yen strengthens. Mixed performance in Asia and the U.S. market. Challenges ...

Top News

Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed

Asian stocks are lower as markets digest Japanese and Australian business data, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies

The Independent UK

Why is Assassin's Creed Shadows so controversial? Ubisoft apologises for game set in feudal Japan

Gaffes, toxic gamers, and a contentious debate over historical accuracy threaten to derail the game before its release

Evening Standard

Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions

Japan’s government says it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo’s sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Ubisoft Issues Apology for Assassin's Creed Shadows' Effect on the Japanese Community

Ubisoft issued an apology to the Japanese community amid the controversy surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows' historical accuracy.

Salon

7-Eleven will soon sell Japanese snacks

Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations

The Guardian - UK

Supporters of arrested Sea Shepherd founder say parallels with Julian Assange are ‘disturbing’

Allies of the 73-year-old anti-whaling activist Paul Watson have said that prison time would amount to a ‘life sentence’

International Business Times

'Assassin's Creed' Makers Defend 'Creative Liberties' In Black Samurai Row

The makers of "Assassin's Creed" defended their "creative liberties" on Tuesday after nearly 100,000 people signed a petition launched in Japan against the introduction of a new black samurai character.

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WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2024 Olympic football matches online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic football tournament matches, which are currently underway.

TechRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows dev team addresses Japanese community's concerns

Ubisoft has acknowledged the Japanese community's concerns about Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Metal Hammer

Japan’s post-hardcore dynamos Envy announce first album in four years, Eunoia

Listen to post-rocking lead single Beyond The Raindrops here

Radio France Internationale

French icon Bardot lashes out at Japan over arrest of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

French film star Brigitte Bardot has slammed Japan for its "manhunt" of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, detained under an international warrant issued by Tokyo.

Autosport

Osaka establishes motorsport promotion council within F1 race bid

The Japanese city of Osaka has formed a new motorsport promotion council to boost its bid to get a future Formula 1 race hosting slot.

International Business Times

Bosses Resign At Japan Health Supplement Firm Probing Deaths

The chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignation on Tuesday, as the company probes dozens of deaths potentially linked to products meant to lower cholesterol.

International Business Times

Bosses Resign At Japan Supplement Firm Probing Deaths

The chairman and president of a major Japanese dietary supplement maker announced their resignation on Tuesday, as the company probes 80 deaths potentially linked to tablets meant to lower cholesterol.

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