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Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating

Japanese TV drama “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a local eatery after work

The Independent UK

India Is No Longer In The Top 5, But Experts Still See A Top 3 Economy Ahead

That sounds like a setback, but the actual story is more complex than a simple “India fell behind.” The ranking is based on nominal GDP in US dollars, not domestic purchasing power or local-currency growth. So a country can keep growing at home and still fall in the global table…

Times Life

Nissan Wants To Make 'Cool Cars' Again

Nissan is gearing up for a comeback. We were on hand earlier this week as the company unveiled the new Rogue E-Power Hybrid at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, while also teasing the return of the Xterra nameplate. But it’s not stopping there.

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The R36 Nissan GT-R Won't Be Electric: 'No EV GT-R'

It’s been a big week for fans of the Nissan GT-R. During our visit to the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, we learned a lot about the next "Godzilla." CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that the R36 is already in development and hinted that even more sports cars could follow in…

Motor1

Who is Johnny Somali? American streamer gets prison sentence with hard labor in South Korea over public nuisance

American streamer Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea. The court found him guilty of public nuisance and sharing deepfake content. According to BBC, the judge noted repeated misconduct but no severe harm. His past arrests in…

The Times of India

Paid to exist: Japanese man earns $80K a year just by renting himself out to lonely people

In Japan, Shoji Morimoto earns a living by simply being present for strangers, charging about $70 per session. His unique service offers companionship without conversation or expectations, addressing rising loneliness in urban life. Morimoto's success highlights the value of quiet presence in a world seeking connection without pressure, proving that…

The Times of India

Japan deep-sea discovery: 38 new species found 5,000 meters deep inside a mysterious ‘glass castle’

A groundbreaking advancement in marine biology occurred with the identification of 38 new marine species collected from the deep waters around Japan! The research, conducted by the Nippon Foundation - Nekton Ocean Census and JAMSTEC as part of their ongoing expeditionary program, began with the examination of the Nankai Trough…

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Japan’s bestselling mirrorless camera isn’t showing signs of slowing down – and one retailer says "many" photographers are switching from other brands

A "Sony phenomenon has swept through the market,” says major camera store in Japan, as the Sony A7 V tops best-seller lists for the fourth month in a row

Digital Camera World

These train journeys have the best views, according to eye-tracking technology

Japan’s Sagano Romantic Train takes the crown, while three of the top five routes are in Europe.

Euronews

Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.

Euronews

USWNT Takeaways: Experimental Lineup Proves Costly in Japan Defeat

Emma Hayes made 11 changes as her team was defeated for just the fourth time since she took charge in 2024.

Sports Illustrated

S&P Futures Muted After Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a rally fueled by optimism about the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East.

Barchart

After 1,200 years, cherry blossom record to live on despite Japanese scientist’s death

Prof Yasuyuki Aono’s meticulous work charted shifting bloom dates as a marker of climate change

The Guardian - UK

Yuichiro Yokouchi, founder of one of the world's largest guitar manufacturing companies, dies at age 98

As the founder of one of the leading Japanese guitar manufacturers, FujiGen, Yokouchi changed the landscape of instrument manufacturing

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The Independent UK

Cost of Japan’s popular tourist train pass to rise to £247

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‘I messed up big time’: Chance encounter in Japan leaves Chicago man questioning every decision he’s ever made

Random encounters can sometimes be the most meaningful.

Autosport

What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team?

The unexpected break in the Formula 1 season has given each team the opportunity to put full focus on making its most urgent improvements

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Nissan turnaround plan pins hopes on ‘AI-defined vehicles’

Japanese carmaker will add self-driving abilities to 90% of cars in future and cut a fifth of its models

Homes & Gardens

My Traditional Bedroom in Japan Featured One Clever Hidden Feng Shui Feature That Experts Recommend for Better Sleep

It's an easy, affordable change to make

Dot Esports

Everything we know about Forza Horizon 6’s PlayStation 5 release

Japanese console is getting the racing game set in Japan.

The Independent UK

Flights grounded as Japan’s most active volcano erupts for second time in four months

Sakurajima’s first major eruption of the year sends ash plume 3.4km into the sky

Livingetc

Japanese Moss Gardens Are the Calm, Minimalist Idea for Outdoors — Here’s How to Recreate Them, According to a Japanese Landscape Designer

This style of gardening may not be low maintenance, but the appeal it lends to your home is worth every bit of effort

Motor1

Inside Nissan's Comeback Plan: AI, Hybrids, And The Return Of The Xterra

Nissan’s struggles have been well documented, but CEO Ivan Espinosa has a plan to turn things around. At this year’s "Nissan Vision" outlook event at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, the automaker shared new details on how it plans to right the ship.

Motorsport

How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team

F1's enforced break from racing in April provided a first opportunity to take stock of how the teams have performed in 2026

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