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Fujifilm discontinues the XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD in Japan – but don't worry, there is a replacement

Fujifilm has discontinued its only lens with an apodization filter but the good news is its replacement performs even better

Digital Camera World

S&P Futures Tread Water as Investors Await Key U.S. Jobs Report

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.04% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a pivotal monthly U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook.

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Kobayashi fastest as 32 drivers take part in Super Formula test at Suzuka

Kobayashi, who now looks set to stay on in the Japanese series next year after hinting at an exit previously, posted a time of 1m36.296s in his Toyota-powered KCMG SF23 on Thursday afternoon to end the three-day test on top.

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Verdict Due In Landmark Japan Army Sexual Assault Case

A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.

International Business Times

Desperately seeking Suzukis: Japanese town hopes to make name for itself with population boost

The shrinking town of Kainan in Wakayama prefecture is offering money to people to relocate there – but there’s a catch

The Guardian - AU

Harry Kewell poised to replace Muscat in Japan: reports

After Kevin Muscat announced his departure from Yokohama F. Marinos, fellow former Socceroo Harry Kewell is reportedly the frontrunner to replace him.

AAP

Ospreys had safety issues long before they were grounded. A look at the aircraft's history

When the U.S. military took the extraordinary step of grounding its fleet of V-22 Ospreys this week, it wasn't reacting just to the recent deadly crash of the aircraft off the coast of Japan

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'Oppenheimer' will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” will get a theatrical release in Japan after all

The Independent UK

Underwater volcano riding a sinking tectonic plate may have unleashed major earthquakes in Japan

A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth's mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years.

LiveScience

Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.

AAP

Vasseur: Japan F1 Ferrari upgrade left Leclerc in "much better shape"

Ferrari brought a new floor to Suzuka in September in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.

Autosport

Japan pledges $4.5B more in aid for Ukraine, including $1B in humanitarian funds

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help support the war-torn country’s recovery efforts

The Independent UK

2024 Formula 2 and 3 grid: Who is driving for each team?

Theo Pourchaire won the 2023 F2 Championship, but he will not return to the series in 2024 as he evaluates a switch to Japan's Super Formula series and continues to be Sauber F1’s reserve driver.

Autosport

Camera shipments to Japan have fallen — but their value has increased!

Figures show that while shipments of digital cameras to Japan have dropped, consumers are buying more expensive models

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The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer finally set for release in Japan

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer will finally get a theatrical release in Japan in 2024.

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Stocks Mixed Before the Open as Bond Yields Rebound, U.S. Jobs Report Looms

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.05%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are up +0.13% this morning as global bond yields climbed amid speculation that the Bank of Japan will soon scrap the world’s last negative interest-rate regime, with the focus now shifting to Friday’s U.S. jobs…

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'Oppenheimer' will screen in Japan in 2024, distributors say

The decision to release the movie profiling the American scientist follows criticism that the film largely ignored the impact of the bombings that killed more than 200,000 people in Japan.

WEKU

U.S. military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash off Japan

The crash raised new questions about the safety of the Osprey, which has been involved in multiple fatal accidents over its relatively short time in service.

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Here Is Why People In Japan Have Longer Life Expectancy

Japan has the world's longest life expectancy due to a significant decrease in mortality from a number of diseases.

The Guardian - AU

Kyoto Animation fire: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty over blaze that killed 36

Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong

The Independent UK

Was The Last Samurai Tom Cruise’s last great movie?

Twenty years ago, the ‘Mission: Impossible’ frontman did a lot more than just shoot people and jump off tall buildings. Today, ‘The Last Samurai’ marks one of the actor’s final truly ambitious starring roles. As the film celebrates its 20th birthday, Chris Edwards speaks to director Edward Zwick about its…

The Independent UK

National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s military threat and other issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia

The Guardian - AU

Oppenheimer to finally be released in Japan after ‘Barbenheimer’ backlash

Internet references conflating the two films drew anger in Japan, which was twice attacked by nuclear weapons during the second world war

AAP

Rudan downplays Japan links as WSW get Marcelo boost

Marko Rudan has been attracting envious glances from overseas clubs but the Western Sydney boss insists he has plenty more to achieve with the Wanderers.

Bangkok Post

Hells Angels, yakuza suspects arrested

Immigration police have arrested an Australian suspected to be a Hells Angels member and two Japanese men believed to be connected with the yakuza gang.

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