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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix

Motorsport · Aug 22

Why Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is a big fan of working from home

Japanese prime minister has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak

Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

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Sony A7 V keeps throne atop Japanese sales chart – but this hybrid camera might be a better alternative, even though it didn't make the list

The Sony A7 V maintained its spot atop Yodabashi Camera’s top 10 best sellers for the second half of July – but if you’re thinking of buying, there’s an alternative rig I'd recommend

Digital Camera World · Aug 22

Dollar Ends Little Changed as Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.02% on Friday, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks on Friday reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of...

Barchart · Aug 21

In 1979, about 30 mongooses were released on Japan’s Amami Oshima to control habu snakes; their population later grew to roughly 10,000 and threatened rare wildlife, but after decades of trapping Japan declared them eradicated in 2024

In a remarkable environmental achievement, Japan has announced the successful elimination of invasive small Indian mongooses, resolving a long-standing ecological dilemma on its UNESCO World Heritage site. The culmination of rigorous trapping, tracking, and monitoring efforts has set the stage for a revitalization of local wildlife populations, positioning this program…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Japan unveils Mars moon sample-return spacecraft ahead of Oct. 19 launch (photos)

Japan recently gave the world a look at the spacecraft of its MMX mission, which will launch on Oct. 19 to grab pieces of the Mars moon Phobos and haul them back to Earth.

Space · Aug 21

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Scott Bessent is 'playing with fire' as the Treasury's debt buyback risks putting the dollar in a devaluation spiral like the yen, economist warns

"Markets are primed for Dollar debasement to resume and — as Japan shows — it can be next to impossible to stabilize a currency once it enters a devaluation spiral."

Fortune · Aug 21

Marvel Tokon debuts with less than 3,000 physical copies sold in Japan, well under Arc Systems' Guilty Gear and BlazBlue fighters

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' second week failed to chart

GamesRadar · Aug 21

Fujifilm’s viral status has pushed Nikon out of the top three camera makers – but that’s not the only shakeup in the latest camera brand ranking from Japan

Fujifilm is now the third-largest camera maker in Japan, pushing Nikon down to fourth place

Digital Camera World · Aug 21

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use

Sea Legend, a Chinese shipping line, recently announced it was launching a regular container service between China and Europe via the Arctic. The announcement follows a trial crossing in 2025 that saw a container ship travel from the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in eastern China to Felixstowe in the UK in…

The Conversation · Aug 21

Dollar Little Changed as Stocks Climb and Crude Oil Stabilizes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.03% today, holding just above Thursday’s 3.25-month low. Strength in stocks today has reduced demand for dollar liquidity. The dollar is still weighed down by negative carryover from Wednesday, when the US Treasury boosted liquidity and announced plans to increase buybacks of...

Barchart · Aug 21

The smartphone decimated the camera industry. Photography is finally starting to recover –but what about video?

A new report from Japan shows that the camera industry is recovering, while video has "disappeared"

Digital Camera World · Aug 21

Business Brief (Aug. 21): China Urges U.S. to Revoke Drone Tariffs

Chinese mainland tourist visits to Japan plummeted 56% in the first seven months

Caixin Global · Aug 21

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Barchart · Aug 21

Stock Index Futures Climb as Bond Yields Stabilize, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.33%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.62% this morning, signaling a rebound from yesterday’s selloff on Wall Street as bond yields showed tentative signs of stabilization.

Euronews · Aug 21

Russia conducts missile tests on disputed islands as Japan protests drills

The Pacific Fleet conducted a Bastion missile test just days after Putin's visit to the islands prompted Tokyo to summon Russia's ambassador to Japan and drew a US statement of support for Japanese sovereignty.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

US Treasury intervention gives Japanese bonds temporary relief as 3% yield looms

Japanese government bond yields received temporary relief after U.S. Treasury intervention, but analysts warn the 10-year JGB yield could surpass 3%. Persistent inflation, a weak yen, expansive fiscal policy, rising oil prices and expectations of Bank of Japan tightening continue to pressure Japanese debt markets, keeping borrowing costs elevated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’

TOKYO - International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned on Friday against “the demise of international rule of law” after the United States targeted her with sanctions.

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The Economic Times · Aug 21

Japan's newest five-star hotel was once a jail for 109 years. Here's how much one night stay costs here

A former juvenile prison in Nara, Japan, built in 1908 and used until 2017, has been transformed into a five-star Hoshinoya hotel. Around 500 former prison cells have been combined into 48 luxury suites, while original brickwork and other historic features remain. The hotel, which opened in July, charges roughly…

The Times of India · Aug 21

In the Early 1900s, a Maryland landowner released just five or six Japanese sika deer, and their descendants spread across four counties and Assateague Island

The introduction of a few sika deer from Japan in 1916 sparked a remarkable population boom across various Maryland counties and Assateague Island. Their unique ability to thrive in wetland environments prompted their widespread dispersal. Today, the presence of these deer not only showcases wildlife adaptability but also presents management…

Euronews · Aug 21

Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan

Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Ice Make Refrigeration’s Q1 revenue jumps 60%, inks strategic investment from Japan’s Galilei

Ice Make Refrigeration has announced a significant revenue increase of 60.4% for Q1 FY27.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Man who killed five at gaming parlour in Japan is executed

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The Economic Times · Aug 21

Global Market: BOJ's July 2027 meeting could shape Japan's rate path

The Bank of Japan’s July 2027 policy meeting is drawing attention after being scheduled for July 21-22, allowing hawkish board members Naoki Tamura and Hajime Takata to vote just before their terms expire on July 23. The timing could prove important for the BOJ’s rate-hike path as inflation pressures persist…

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Russia test-fires missiles off disputed islands days after Putin’s visit angered Japan

Putin’s visit to the island, the first by a Russian president, prompted a tit-for-tat summoning of ambassadors in both nations

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