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Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb

Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month

The Independent UK

Is Ice Poseidon ‘wanted’ in Japan? Viral poster puts spotlight on streamer’s past police confrontations

Ice Poseidon’s latest Japan controversy has raised fresh questions after a “wanted poster” appeared online. The streamer has faced police questioning, business restrictions and public backlash during previous trips. His recent return to Japan has also brought another confrontation involving a Pokémon store.

The Times of India

US Space Force and Japan launch new satellites to boost surveillance across the Pacific and further beyond

US and Japan complete second hosted military payload launch, expanding American orbital surveillance across the Indo-Pacific and geosynchronous orbit.

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Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten teams up with German startup to build military drones

Rakuten is helping German defence startup Helsing introduce its HX-2 strike drone to Japan's military through ongoing field trials.

TechRadar

Archaeologists have rediscovered Ichijodani, a lost Japanese samurai city that once flourished during the country's brutal medieval power struggles

The lost Japanese city of Ichijodani was once a thriving centre of samurai power, culture, trade and home to thousands of people during one of the most violent periods in the country’s history. From around 1471 to 1573, the narrow Ichijo Valley in central Japan was controlled by the powerful…

The Times of India

Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez

He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challenges

The Guardian - UK

Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower.

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Aston Villa sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to cast further doubt over Emiliano Martinez’s future

Aston Villa have brought in a new goalkeeper ahead of the Premier League season

The Independent UK

Levi’s just revived one of its rarest 501 jeans from the 1940s using Japanese selvedge denim and it’s packed with details you don’t see anymore

The limited-edition, Made-in-Japan 501 brings back one of the most fascinating transitional designs in Levi's history

The "new" #1 compact camera in Japan has been popular for years – but the real point-and-shoot hero sits close behind at just US$99 with a retro look

Digital Camera World

S&P Futures Steady as Bonds Stabilize After Selloff, FOMC Minutes on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.02% this morning, steadying after yesterday’s drop as the global bond rout eased, while investors await the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes.

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Meet Gary Haase, the US collector whose Pokémon card collection is estimated to be worth $10 million

Gary Haase transformed his childhood passion for collecting into an extraordinary Pokémon card empire. Since 1998, he has been importing rare Japanese cards, steadily building a collection that now boasts the Guinness World Record for the most valuable at an astonishing ten million dollars. This incredible value arises from the…

The Times of India

In 1927, Japan imported about 100 Louisiana crayfish to feed farmed bullfrogs, only 20 survived and their descendants later spread to every prefecture except Hokkaido

In the warm summer afternoons, Japanese children enjoy catching red swamp crayfish, a species introduced in 1927 for feeding American bullfrogs. After the closure of frog farms, these crayfish escaped into the wild, where they began to proliferate. Sadly, their presence has led to damage in rice fields and poses…

The Times of India

In 1981, Japan imported golden apple snails as a new food business, but the market failed, and abandoned farms helped the snails spread into rice fields

In 1981, Japan welcomed golden apple snails as a potential food delicacy, but the venture flopped due to lack of consumer interest. Left unchecked, these snails thrived, spreading through irrigation channels and attacking rice paddies. Today, they pose a serious threat to agriculture, prompting Japan to implement diverse management strategies…

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Benzinga

Trump Pressure Raises Concerns in Japan as 2026 Midterms Loom: Defense Official Says 'We Should Be Prepared' for Higher US Troop Payments

Japan braced for increased pressure from President Donald Trump on defense spending, payments for U.S. troops and monetary policy as Washington approached the November 2026 midterm elections.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan shares slide as chip stocks tumble on global tech rout

Japan’s Nikkei plunged 2.97%, tracking Wall Street’s technology sell-off as rising global bond yields and renewed Middle East uncertainty dampened risk appetite. Semiconductor stocks led declines, with Kioxia and Furukawa Electric falling over 10%. SoftBank also dropped sharply, while Mercari, Shiseido and Otsuka Holdings gained despite the broad market decline.

The Times of India

Japan’s Kyu-Shirataki station became famous for one schoolgirl who used the remote stop daily before it closed on her graduation day

A remote Hokkaido railway station became a vital school link for one student. Kyu-Shirataki station served few passengers, but one girl relied on it daily. JR Hokkaido planned its closure due to low usage in March 2016. The station's closure coincided with the student's graduation, creating a compelling narrative. This…

The Guardian - UK

Shrews may grow bigger snouts in winter to cope with cold air, scientists say

Study of long-clawed shrew skulls from Japan shows that, while skulls get smaller in winter, snouts elongate

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Japan Porn Actress Hid Career From Husband for Two Years Then Says Her Confession Saved Their Cold Marriage

Ririko Kinoshita says she hid her adult-film career from her husband for two years before a difficult disclosure reshaped their fading marriage.

The Independent UK

Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections

Japan and the Organization of American States have signed a deal to award Haiti a $3 million grant to help it register voters as the troubled country prepares to hold general elections for the first time in more than a decade

Bangkok Post

US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane of Japan

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."

The Economic Times

Japan’s yen lesson for India: Don’t fight the currency market

India should focus on economic fundamentals and allow the rupee to be largely market-driven. The RBI has some flexibility during a financial crisis because India does not have full capital account convertibility, allowing authorities to restrict large capital outflows if required.

The Economic Times

In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake Biwa

A significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infiltrating numerous lakes and rivers across Japan. Their proliferation posed threats to local species, essential for traditional culinary practices. As a result, Japan deemed them invasive, establishing removal initiatives and…

Medical Daily

A Common Dog and Cat Roundworm Filled a Man's Chest with Fluid, and Cancer Was the First Suspect

A Japanese man's fluid-filled chest defeated a full cancer workup until antibodies revealed toxocariasis, a parasite rarely found in the chest.

Euronews

South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills

Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

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