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Japan Boosts Military Budget To Counter China's Growing Threat

Japan's Defense Ministry seeks increased budget for military modernization to counter China's threat, focusing on unmanned weapons, AI tech, and ethical co...

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“What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?” (35 Answers)

One of the dangers of having high expectations is that you might still end up disappointed. But in some cases, trips really do match—and even exceed!—all the hype. The post “What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?” (35 Answers) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“There have been many requests for it to be re-released”: Fender Japan answers players’ calls and revives its cult 12-string Stratocasters and Telecasters for the first time in over a decade

Fender first put out a 12-string electric in the 1960s, and it's been over 10 years since we last saw the firm produce expanded Strat and Tele models

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Japan's defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China

Japan’s Defense Ministry has sought a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat, while focusing on unmanned weapons and AI to make up for the declining number of servicemembers as a result of the country’s…

The Independent UK

US road to 2031 Rugby World Cup starts with Pacific Nations challenge

Eagles coach Scott Lawrence has picked college talent – and crossovers from football and wrestling – in his squad to face Canada and Japan in new event

The Guardian - US

Weather tracker: At least three dead as Typhoon Shanshan barrels through Japan

Severe gusts and heavy rain leave dozens injured and more than 250,000 homes without power

The Guardian - UK

Asian Shares Rise As Tech Companies Show Promise

Asian shares rise on positive economic data from Japan and mixed U.S. markets amid tech company fluctuations.

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China Pushes Rivals' Limits In Regional Disputes

China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say.

International Business Times

Typhoon Shanshan Wreaks Havoc In Southern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, causing mass evacuations, casualties, and widespread damage. Stay vigilant as heavy rainfall persists.

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Typhoon Shanshan injures dozens, cause power outage in southwestern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan struck southwestern Japan on Thursday morning, leaving dozens of people injured, reported Al Jazeera Read further on Dynamite News

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Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan

A slow-moving tropical storm is having a far-reaching impact in much of Japan, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south

The Independent UK

Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader

Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.

Al Jazeera

Typhoon Shanshan Barrels Up Japan As Five Reported Dead

Typhoon Shanshan slowly barrelled up the Japanese archipelago Friday, dumping torrential rains and causing transport havoc as its reported death toll reached five.

International Business Times

Folks Can’t Get Enough Of The Adorable School Essentials That Kids In Japan Are Required To Have

TikTok mom goes viral with 14 million views for sharing the required school supplies that kids in Japan need while going back to school, internet can't handle the cuteness. The post Folks Can’t Get Enough Of The Adorable School Essentials That Kids In Japan Are Required To Have first appeared…

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Shanshan: Millions told to evacuate as Japan hit by one of strongest typhoons

Strong winds and torrential rain knocked out power and snarled air traffic

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Japanese company shows off $50 USB thumb drive with integrated digital camera

A Japanese company is showing off a $50 USB thumb drive that integrates a fully functioning camera. April Tokyo’s 3-in-1 USB memory & art camera delivers portable storage, still photography, and video camera functionality in a form not much bulkier than a mainstream storage-only device

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“The fusion of two iconic legacies”: Fender’s Custom Shop channels Fender Japan’s most desirable designs for its latest luxury collaborative Stratocaster – which has been launched with a Bvlgari watch

The striking six-sring celebrates the Strat's 70th Anniversary with the help of Bvlgari, and takes inspiration from the Aerodyne and Elemental families

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The 3DS and Wii U era gets another nail in the coffin as Nintendo stops repairing New 3DS consoles in Japan

This comes less than two months after Wii U repairs stopped in Japan, too

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“Do you like... beer?” What happened when we accompanied sugar-sweet Japanese ‘Harajuku-core’ metallers Hanabie to the UK's biggest rock festival, Download

Could Hanabie win over a crowd of muddy, drunk British rock fans? You bet

The Guardian - UK

Black samurai, scary monsters and stoners – the biggest games for autumn 2024

Get your controllers at the ready as Assassin’s Creed visits feudal Japan, Indiana Jones goes to the Himalayas, a slacker gets off the couch and Zelda stars in a Zelda game for once

The Independent UK

Watch as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in southwestern Japan with 123mph winds

Watch again as Typhoon Shanshan maked landfall in southwestern Japan on Thursday 29 August.

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Typhoon Shanshan Hits Southern Japan, Causing Deaths And Damage

Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan, causing deaths, injuries, power outages, and warnings of floods and landslides. Disaster Management Minister warns of...

Al Jazeera

Dozens injured, power cut as Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan

Powerful storm with gusts of up to 216km per hour made landfall near Satsumasendai city in southwestern Kyushu.

The Independent UK

Typhoon lashes Japan with torrential rain and strong winds on a slow crawl north

A typhoon was lashing southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds, causing at least three deaths as it started a crawl up the length of the archipelago and raised concerns of flooding, landslides and extensive damage

International Business Times

Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Slams Into Southern Japan

Typhoon Shanshan slammed into Japan's main southern island of Kyushu early Thursday, with authorities advising thousands of people to evacuate and issuing the highest warning level for wind and storm surges.

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