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Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began

The Guardian - AU

The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire in the Iran war

The Independent UK

What's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater

Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony gets celebrated at theaters and special events every few years

The Independent UK

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Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

The Guardian - AU

Bulletin world briefing: Israel kills Gaza student ‘in front of classmates’

Israeli forces kill student in front of her classmates in Gaza Husband of woman missing in Bahamas issues statement after his arrest The crisis that cancelled Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival Moo Deng fan fined after jumping into hippo’s enclosure Holiday hotspot considers mandating travel insurance for tourists Get in,…

The Independent UK

Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

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OM System’s new infared mirrorless camera can see what human eyes can’t. The OM-1 Mark II IR just launched in Japan for use in research and industry

OM System has announced an infrared variant of the OM-1 Mark II, but only in Japan and only for business users

Digital Camera World

The crisis that cancelled Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival

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The Independent UK

Store openings set to drive Uniqlo owner to record revenues

It came as Japan-based Fast Retailing reported it was facing some higher transport costs amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 calendar: Download your FREE calendar for Google and iCal for every game on Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time

With 104 games to navigate, World Cup 2026 is going to require some serious organisation even for supporters – we've got you covered

FourFourTwo

Viral cherry blossom photo sparks overtourism crisis for Japanese town

Tens of thousands have descended on the tranquil area, littering and relieving themselves in front yards

The Independent UK

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

Windows Central

11-0 drubbing, toxic air, and the missing grassroots of our women’s game

Much like the men’s game, Indian women's football is in a difficult spot. Despite the milestone of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia last month, the national team struggled through a rough campaign, including a humiliating 11-0 drubbing by Japan, not to mention a revolving door of…

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Digital Camera World

Could a cult-favorite DSLR flagship be discontinued soon? The signs aren't good as retailers in Japan discontinue one Pentax K-1 Mark II kit

Ricoh might be phasing out a popular 36MP full-frame DSLR – Here's what we know

Windows Central

Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

Cinemablend

Universal Japan's Frankenstein Monster Singing '90s Pop Hits Should Be Mandatory At Every Park I Go To

Greatest. Theme Park Show. Ever.

Windows Central

"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

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Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far

I’m desperate to explore more of virtual Japan after going hands-on with an early build of Forza Horizon 6.

PC Gamer

Forza Horizon 6's Japan map is the series' best yet

But the new instalment otherwise plays it comically safe.

Digital Camera World

4-year-old beginner camera ahead of Sony A7 V AGAIN in Japan's best-selling charts – but another Canon steals the spotlight

Sony's newest full-frame stuck at No.5 in Japan's sales chart, while the Canon EOS R10 takes No.1 – but this APS-C powerhouse is the real star

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S&P Futures Soar as Oil Prices Plummet on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, FOMC Minutes on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +2.82% this morning as oil prices fell the most in years after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, boosting investors’ appetite for risk.

MusicRadar

“Japan was part of the zeitgeist - we were on the BBC, in the tabloid newspapers and part of culture”: We speak to Japan and Porcupine Tree synth polymath Richard Barbieri

From glam rock novice to sonic architect, Richard Barbieri’s latest album, Hauntings, explores a memory-soaked sound world

The Conversation

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made exports look set to pay that highest rate, while some other countries – including the UK, Japan and the European Union – have negotiated lower rates.

TechRadar

Floating data centers cruise a bit closer after a major show of support from Japanese giant Hitachi

Japan is advancing floating data center plans using converted ships, with Hitachi support, to address land shortages and growing AI infrastructure demand.

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