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Toyota effect: Japanese fans lured to Supercars

No longer relying on the Holden-Ford rivalry to generate interest, the Supercars championship can look to the Toyota Supra to attract Japanese fans.

AAP

This US$139.99 compact camera is Japan's best-selling model – AGAIN!

The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 was Japan's best-selling camera in 2025 – and simple compacts remain popular in the latest sales charts

Digital Camera World

Dollar Weakens as SCOTUS Rebuffs President Trump’s Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 4-week high on Friday and finished down by -0.13%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower on Friday. US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing PMI, and the University of Michigan US Feb consumer sentiment index all were weaker than expected...

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The Supreme Court has turned down some Trump tariffs. What does that mean for camera prices?

A Supreme Court ruling will impact around half of the US tariffs, but what does that mean for camera prices in the US?

Digital Camera World

Anonymous person donates $3.6 million in gold blocks to fix clogged drains and water system in Japan's Osaka

An anonymous benefactor gifted Osaka 21 kilograms of gold, valued at $3.6 million, specifically for water and drainage system repairs. This significant donation, accepted after thorough checks, will address urgent infrastructure needs in the aging Japanese city's network, which serves millions and faces frequent failures. Officials expressed immense gratitude for…

The Times of India

Dollar Retreats as Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 4-week high today and is down by -0.25%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower today. US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing PMI, and the University of Michigan US Feb consumer sentiment index all were weaker than expected and weighed...

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A Resident Evil Requiem pull-up bar bundle sold out in Japan in less than five hours, and honestly, it just makes sense

Capcom has teamed up with a Japanese TV shopping channel, and it's beautifully absurd.

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Double trouble: a pair of Samyang 300mm FE prime lenses coming to the CP+ show?

Rumor has it Samyang will display a tag team of 300mm FE prime lens prototypes at the CP+ show in Japan next week

Digital Camera World

Japan set to ban the use of power banks on planes this spring

Airlines in Australia and South Korea have already banned the ‘fire hazard’ items from plane cabins

The Independent UK

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

The Independent UK

Anonymous donor gives Japanese city £2.7m in gold bars to repair water system

Donor says they decided to offer help after seeing flood of news reports about country's broken water pipes

The Independent UK

Japan’s legendary Samurai: Unveil the mysterious legacy of knights from fearsome swordsmen to masterful artists

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘samurai’? For most people, the imagination rolls out like men on the battlefield, clad in armour, wielding a sword, and unwavering in loyalty. From the medieval period, the story began during that period with an over 1000-year history, which holds…

The Times of India

Three people stabbed at Japan library as police arrest 61-year-old suspect

Attack comes days after fatal stabbing of teenager in Osaka

The Independent UK

Why Japan’s traditional kimonos are making a fashion resurgence this year

A genuine silk kimono, which can last for more than a century, is being celebrated for its sustainability

The Independent UK

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Photos show women's figure skating final as Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold for US

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought. Liu delivered a near-flawless free skate at the Milan Cortina Games to beat out Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai of Japan.

The Independent UK

Alysa Liu gives US its first women's figure skating Olympic gold in 24 years, bests Japanese rivals

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought

GamesRadar

Forgive my laughter, I can't believe the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X is getting a price hike, even if it is only in Japan for now

The ROG Xbox Ally X now reportedly costs 21% more in Japan, and the price hike could be a sign of things to come for the gaming handheld scene.

TechRadar

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X just saw price hikes in Australia and Japan — I'm willing to bet that other regions are next

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X handheld may be the latest victim hit by the ongoing RAM crisis, after price increases in Japan and Australia.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Fears, Economic Data and Walmart Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.32%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.36% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as worries about a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran dampened sentiment.

The Independent UK

Internet falls for baby monkey Punch who clung to a plush toy after his mother abandoned him

Videos showing the forlorn little macaque dragging around his orangutan plushy went viral and gained him global sympathy

The Guardian - UK

Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Mexico this summer

Motorsport

Max Verstappen hopes Honda will 'do very well' despite early Aston Martin struggles

Max Verstappen still has warm feelings for his former engine partner Honda. The Red Bull driver hopes the Japanese manufacturer can turn things around with Aston Martin

The Independent UK

Three bodies found at helicopter crash site in Japan’s Mount Aso volcanic crater

Local fire officials believe the remains are of the three people who were on a helicopter that crashed on 20 January on Mount Aso

GamesRadar

Armored Core 6 is an otome game if you squint at the mecha in the right light and admit he's handsome, Japanese fans of the FromSoftware game decide: "Yeah, I get it"

Rusty is irresistible

The Conversation

China has turned the page on its aggressive ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy – except when it comes to Japan

At the recent Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, delivered a rebuke of what he said were dangerous trends of militarism in Japan. In a panel discussion, he pointed out comments made in November by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in which she suggested Japan could intervene…

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