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The $39 trillion U.S. national debt isn’t as high as Japan’s and Singapore’s relative to economy size—and yet it’s still worse somehow

“Japan’s debt dynamics are fundamentally different from those of the United States … Japan is the world’s largest creditor nation. The U.S. is the world’s largest debtor.”

Fortune

Mogwai! Turnstile! Angine de Poitrine! Here’s how you can experience Fuji Rock 2026 from the comfort of your home this weekend

This year’s Fuji Rock Festival takes place over three days with a whole bunch of must-see bands. Here’s how you can watch the Japanese music festival… no matter where you are

Louder

Kove’s New Adventure Motorcycle Packs More Tech Than Most Motorcyclists Ask For

The Kove 625X isn’t just another Chinese ADV. It’s a challenge to Japanese brands that have long prioritized simplicity over features.

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Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave ‘disaster’

TOKYO - More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo — the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

The compact camera trend is bleeding into mirrorless. Nine out of the top ten models in Japan are smaller crop-sensor bodies

A majority of the best-selling mirrorless cameras on the BCN+R list from Japan are smaller crop sensor bodies

Digital Camera World

Japan's Nikkei rises as chip shares gain, BOJ's rate hike prospects weigh

Japan's Nikkei share average saw an increase on Thursday, driven by chip-related stocks. These gains were tempered by concerns over an early interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Advantest and Tokyo Electron shares experienced notable upward movement during the trading session. Conversely, retailers focused on domestic demand saw…

The Economic Times

Hard-hitters, gritty stayers and smart cookies: Kiss’s first Wallabies squad is built in his image

The Queensland-born league winger has never played rugby union but Australia need something different – and his players have been put on notice

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US-Iran tensions underpin dollar as yen nears 40-year low

The dollar stabilized on Thursday as U.S.-Iran tensions increased investor caution. Rising oil prices fueled inflation fears and supported the safe-haven dollar. The Japanese yen languished near a forty-year low with little recovery in sight. European Central Bank is expected to hold rates steady but may hike later. Australian and…

The Economic Times

I regret to report that the AIs are weebs, too

An April 2026 study indicates LLMs display a "disproportionate prominence of Japan" when asked questions about culture.

PC Gamer

Meet ‘Memi,’ the $3 trillion memory boom powering small-caps, emerging markets, and Japan

Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung hit $1 trillion or more in market cap this year due to surging demand for memory chips.

Fortune

Japan rising: Building on AI and semiconductor leadership

The investment story of the first half of 2026 was straightforward: either an investor owned semiconductor stocks (but not just any semiconductor stocks) or they did not. If one held too little exposure or the wrong names, one simply stood no chance of keeping pace with the market.

Bangkok Post

The human fridge: is this really the best way to cool down in a ‘cruelly hot’ climate?

A ‘personal cooling booth’ that promises to chill you out in 10 minutes has launched in Japan, with its makers claiming it beats air-conditioning or a fan

The Guardian - UK

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Even when a samurai has not eaten, he holds...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on dignity, hardship, unyielding pride, vulnerability, discipline, unbreakable spirit and composure

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the saying, "Even when a samurai has not eaten, he holds his toothpick high." The proverb explains the importance of dignity, discipline, composure and inner strength during difficult times. It comes from the Bushido tradition and continues to inspire people today. The teaching reminds…

The Economic Times

'Getting 0-3 hours of sleep since becoming prime minister': Japan PM Takaichi's post triggers debate

A social media post by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about managing a heavy workload with "little to no sleep" has sparked debate in the country, with politicians from both the ruling party and the opposition questioning whether such a work style and public messaging are appropriate for the nation's…

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Japan PM’s latest attempt to emulate Margaret Thatcher triggers cross-party backlash

Sanae Takaichi claimed she was surviving on ‘zero to three’ hours of sleep since taking office. Her idol, the former British prime minister, was famously known for sleeping about about four hours a night

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Nasdaq Futures Slip as Chip Rally Falters Ahead of Alphabet Earnings

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.52% this morning as a rally in chip stocks lost momentum ahead of earnings from AI hyperscaler Alphabet.

The Times of India

Japan builds first centralised intelligence agency since World War II. But why now?

Japan is considered one of the world's most peaceful countries. Under its post-war Constitution, the country officially renounced war as a way to settle international disputes; therefore, its national defence forces have long operated under a strict "defence-only" policy.

The Economic Times

Meet Hulda Crooks, the Canadian-born 'Grandma Whitney' who climbed Mount Fuji at 91, conquered Mount Whitney 23 times and had a mountain named after her

Hulda Crooks, a Canadian-born American mountaineer, achieved extraordinary climbing feats in her nineties. Crooks climbed Mount Whitney 23 times, earning the nickname "Grandma Whitney" for her stamina. At 91, she became the oldest woman to summit Japan's Mount Fuji.

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Digital Camera World

The most viral compact cameras aren’t anywhere to be found on the latest list of best-sellers from Japan. Instead, these point-and-shoots all have one thing in common

The top compact cameras in Japan from the first half of the year are dominated by models like the Kodak PixPro C1 and the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

The Independent UK

Japan records first ‘cruelly hot day’ as temperatures pass 40C

Authorities issue heatstroke warnings in more than 40 of archipelago nation’s 47 prefectures

The Economic Times

Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time

Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country. Three central cities on Tuesday logged scorching heat above the threshold, called "kokushobi" which translates to "cruelly hot day",…

The Economic Times

Robot AI company Noetra is 'last chance' for Japan, CEO says

Japan's Noetra company is developing foundational AI and robotics technology. This government-backed venture aims for greater domestic technological self-sufficiency. Noetra will provide Japanese firms access to a reliable and safe foundational model. The company is procuring significant Nvidia Rubin chips for its infrastructure. Operations are planned to begin in June…

The Economic Times

Japan's exports and imports grow as yen weakens

Japan recorded a trade deficit in June, totaling 406.9 billion yen. Higher oil import prices and a weak yen contributed to this deficit. Exports rose nineteen percent, driven by semiconductor shipments to various nations. Imports also gained twenty-five percent, with oil imports from the U.S. surging significantly. This marks the…

The Guardian - AU

Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat

In April Japan coined term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat

Bangkok Post

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

TOKYO — ⁠Japan ⁠sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 ‌degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the government has newly designated as a "brutally hot day."

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