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China, Japan, South Korea mulling joint response to Trump tariffs, Chinese state media says

Seoul says suggestion of joint response to US tariffs ‘appears to have been somewhat exaggerated’

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

A survey by Japan’s central bank has found a decline in business sentiment among large manufacturers for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ on tariffs amid rollercoaster for global stocks

US president says tariffs announcement on April 2 will be a ‘rebirth’ as trade uncertainty roils stock markets.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025

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Matildas see Japan as team to beat ahead of Asian Cup

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond knows that a good performances against South Korea will set the Australians up for Asian Cup success.

AAP · Apr 1, 2025

Palworld dev says the studio went dark for months because "the team was getting burnt out from all the social media stuff, I was getting burnt out, our CEO was under attack in Japan"

"We really tried to push back on the AI stuff specifically"

GamesRadar · Mar 31, 2025

After PlayStation boss praises Nier Automata as a savior for Japanese games overseas, Yoko Taro says he was specifically told to focus on Japan because it wouldn't fly overseas

Although the game's producer responded saying it wasn't quite as harsh as it sounds

GamesRadar · Mar 31, 2025

Tomodachi Life sickos waited 12 years for a sequel, and now it's so popular it's even overshadowed the Nintendo Switch 2 buzz in Japan

I can relate, I'm more excited about Rhythm Heaven Groove than anything.

GamesRadar · Mar 31, 2025

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Japan's Sukiya food chain shuts almost all outlets after rat and cockroach contamination

Sukiya, a leading beef bowl food chain in Japan, said it is shutting down almost all of its about 2,000 outlets across the country for four days to address a major hygiene issue

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

An outside probe says a Japanese TV station didn't support its worker in a sexual assault case

An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked human rights awareness

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Trump 'Couldn't Care Less' About Price Hikes As Tariffs Threaten EV Boom

What is an American car? Is it a Ford Mustang Mach-E made in Mexico? A Mercedes-Benz made in Alabama? A Tesla made in Shanghai and shipped to Canada?

InsideEVs · Mar 31, 2025

Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU

Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Japanese government warns megaquake could kill 300,000 and halve GDP

In a worst-case scenario, projections show a magnitude-9 earthquake would trigger massive tsunamis and cause hundreds of buildings to collapse

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Liverpool announce pre-season tour in Hong Kong, China and Japan

The Reds are heading to Asia for the first time since 2023 and will face AC Milan

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

F1 standings after Japanese Grand Prix as Max Verstappen cuts gap to Lando Norris

F1 heads to Bahrain for the next race of the 2025 season after Verstappen’s impressive win in Japan

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

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International Business Times · Mar 31, 2025

Japan-Australia Flagship Hydrogen Project Stumbles

Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over questions about its climate credentials.

International Business Times · Mar 31, 2025

Japan's Nikkei Leads Big Losses In Asian Markets As Gold Hits Record

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2025

Safety concerns prompted red flag in Americas GP

The controversial red flag ahead of the Americas MotoGP race was thrown for safety reasons, which prompted the complete restart.After rain fell shortly before the race start, the red flag shown by race direction just before the warm-up lap, moments after polesitter Marc Marquez abandoned his bike on the grid…

MusicRadar · Mar 30, 2025

“The screaming was deafening!”: How a Japanese tour transformed the career of a weird little band known as the ‘Beatles of hard rock’

The heartwarming story of Cheap Trick At Budokan

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Euronews · Mar 30, 2025

'The first exhibition of its kind': The art of 'Young Poland' on display in Japan

Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The exhibition 'Young Poland: Polish Art 1890-1918' includes echoes of Japanese artistic tradition.

Latin Times · Mar 30, 2025

Pete Hegseth Calls Japan an 'Indispensible Partner' in Combatting Chinese Military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Japan's critical role in countering Chinese military aggression during his visit to Tokyo on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vows to stand with Japan in face of ‘aggressive’ China

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said America is “ready to stand shoulder to shoulder” with Japan, adding that the two countries “stand firmly together” against “aggressive and corrosive actions” from China.

Creative Bloq · Mar 30, 2025

Why are Japanese game developers succeeding where western devs aren't?

Some think it was due to moment of rediscovery.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

Manu's Japanese run continues as Verblitz beat Eagles

Former NRL star Joey Manu has continue his winning ways in Japan, leading Verblitz to a 12-point win over Yokohama Eagles.

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2025

Pentagon Chief Says US Will Ensure 'Deterrence' Across Taiwan Strait

The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling China "aggressive and coercive".

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2025

China, South Korea And Japan Agree To Strengthen Free Trade

China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade in the face of a raft of new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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