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More photographers choose APS-C and Micro Four Thirds over full frame, as mirrorless continues to become more popular

The 2025 CIPA data shows a growth for mirrorless cameras, particularly for crop sensor bodies

Digital Camera World

Heavy snowfall claims 30 lives in Japan and threatens to disrupt impending election

Hundreds of people injured in snow-related accidents as temperatures plunge to -23C

The Independent UK

Yamaha halts Sepang MotoGP running while investigating M1 engine issue

The Japanese manufacturer has paused all track activity after failing to identify the cause of the problem that forced Fabio Quartararo to stop on Tuesday

Autosport

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Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall, as warnings issued on more heavy snow

Heavy snow battering northern Japan in the last two weeks is being blamed in 35 deaths nationwide so far, including people suffering sudden heart attacks or slipping while shoveling snow

The Independent UK

A Second Australian Has Died While Skiing In Japan

The latest death comes just days after 22-year-old Sunshine Coast woman Brooke Day lost her life in a chairlift accident in Japan’s Hakuba Valley.

Pedestrian.tv

Australian man dies skiing in Japan days after Queensland snowboarder killed in ski lift accident

The 27-year-old died after reportedly collapsing while skiing with friends near a Niseko ski resort

The Guardian - AU

Another Australian dies in skiing accident in Japan

A second Australian has died on Japan's mountains in less than a week, after losing touch with a group he was skiing with and later being taken to hospital.

AAP

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Mysuru man honours his late pet cat by opening a one-of-a-kind museum

What began as heartbreak has turned into something quietly beautiful for cat lovers in Mysuru. Sharath B.S. lost his pet cat Coco in a road accident about a year and a half ago, and the loss hit him hard. Coco wasn’t just a pet - she was family. In the…

Times Pets

Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried

Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.

Euronews

Japan’s military leads backlash against government plan to bring back WWII-era titles

Ruling coalition says move aligns SDF with ‘international standards’, but critics warn it risks regional tensions

The Independent UK

The Spiritual Meaning Of Seeing a White Cats - Symbol Of Purity And Peace

White cats are always showed as a symbol of purity, positivity, good omen and serenity. According to different culture and tradition they always showed as a symbol of hope and their white fur as a lucky charm and protection from all the negativity. 1. Symbol of Purity and Peace

A…

Times Pets

Nasdaq Futures Climb on Blowout Palantir Results

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.41% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Palantir Technologies boosted sentiment.

Barchart

Photos of Hakone Shrine marking Setsubun with bean-throwing to ward off evil spirits

Scores gathered at a shrine in Japan’s Hakone to try and catch “lucky beans,” hoping to ward off evil spirits as they celebrate the last day of winter in the Japanese lunar calendar.

The Independent UK

Family of Australian woman who died after Japanese ski lift accident remember their ‘beautiful girl’

Tributes for Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day recall a ‘cherished team mate’ who had an ‘infectious sense of humour’

The Guardian - AU

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Sham review – Takashi Miike revisits infamous ‘murder teacher’ trial in unflinching courtroom drama

Based on a real-life case of a teacher charged with abusing a child, Japan’s master of the extreme doesn’t sit on the fence in this two-sided retelling

Marie Claire

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The Mary Sue

Philadelphia woman orders used Prada bag. Then she reveals why you should be shopping on Japanese eBay: ‘Where do you think I get my Birkins!’

eBay is one of the largest destinations for bargain hunters where a plethora of vintage, preowned, and designer products across the site. Oftentimes, photos and descriptions of items can be deceiving, so you never know the quality of the item until you open that package.

Evening Standard

Romeo Beckham takes on sumo wrestler in Japan amid family feud

The second eldest Beckham child is currently travelling across Japan with girlfriend Kim Turnbull

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The Independent UK

Lady Gaga stops show to condemn ICE: ‘Families are being mercilessly targeted’

Lady Gaga stopped a concert in Japan to condemn United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Independent UK

Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China

Digital Camera World

Kodak's US$100 retro shooter vanishes from Japan's top 10 compact cameras. Now, this Sony takes No.1 for the first time in over two years

Japan's latest sales data shows established compact camera favorites returning across the charts – and a debut that puts smartphone-style shooting in a pocketable camera

The Times of India

Japan taps into rare earth minerals in deep-sea amid rising tensions with China

Japan reported having found sediments containing rare earth in the 6,000 metre deep-sea beds after launching the expedition to restraint the dependency on China for valuable minerals. The government claims this expedition to be the world's first ever attempt to dig for rare earth minerals at such a depth.

The Independent UK

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi headed for landslide election victory, latest poll shows

Sanae Takaichi abruptly skips appearance in TV debate programme due to ‘hand injury’

The Independent UK

22-year-old Australian snowboarder dies after backpack gets caught in ski lift

Ella Day Brooke suffers cardiac arrest after freak accident on ski lift in Japan’s Nagano prefecture

The Guardian - AU

‘Work of art’: Japanese volleyballer takes sorry to extremes with headfirst sliding apology

Yuji Nishida’s dramatic gesture after accidentally striking courtside judge with ball seen by millions

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