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Japan's exports rise 6% in November as shipments to the US bounce back

Japan has reported its exports climbed 6% in November from a year earlier as shipments to the United States rose for the first time since March

The Independent UK

Launch of Japan's Michibiki 5 navigation satellite scrubbed late in countdown

The planned launch of Japan's Michibiki 5 navigation satellite atop an H3 rocket tonight (Dec. 16) was scrubbed with less than a minute left in the countdown.

Space

This Canon was the most popular camera in November. The second-place camera is a compact camera (but it wasn’t even close)

Japanese retailer Map Camera has announced the best-selling cameras for November, offering an interesting glimpse into trends in camera tech

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Girl, 13, identified as victim of Hiroshima atomic bombing after 80 years

Hatsue Kajiyama becomes first victim of US nuclear attack to be successfully identified by DNA analysis

The Independent UK

Thousands flock to a Tokyo zoo to see the last 2 pandas in Japan before their return to China

Thousands of people flocked to Tokyo’s Ueno zoo to have a last glimpse of the popular twin pandas that are set to return to their homeland in China next month

The Independent UK

Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges public to remain vigilant for devastating tremor

Japan lifted a megaquake advisory for the country’s northeastern coast, a week after magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan

The Independent UK

U.S. military admits wrongdoing after officers assaulted an American tourist in Japan, turns out he was a former captain

Kareem El sustained some nasty injuries after being thrown to the ground.

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RKLB Stock Update: Rocket Lab Shares Soar After Completing High-Profile Mission

Shares of Rocket Lab USA Inc. surged on Monday after the space launch company successfully completed a high-profile mission for Japan's space agency, reinforcing investor confidence in its execution and growth prospects.

International Business Times

Katy Perry Looks Really Happy With Justin Trudeau - Body Language Expert Says This Is a Red Flag

Body language experts analysed how Katy Perry acts around her new love, Justin Trudeau.

International Business Times UK

Chinese Tourists Have Been Going to South Korea Instead of Japan – Here's Why Locals Are In Uproar

Political tensions shifted Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea, boosting arrivals and sparking competition, local unease, and enforcement measures.

International Business Times UK

Japan’s last pandas set to leave in symbolic moment for breakdown of diplomacy with China

Japan will be without pandas for first time in over 50 years after last pair returns to China next month

The Independent UK

Twin pandas will leave Tokyo zoo and leave Japan without a panda for first time in 50 years

Twin pandas at a Tokyo zoo are set to return to China in late January, leaving Japan without a panda for the first time in about 50 years

The Independent UK

Quarterly 'tankan' survey shows slight improvement as Bank of Japan weighs a rate hike

A quarterly survey of major Japanese manufacturers shows business sentiment improving to its best level in four years, even after President Trump raised tariffs on goods from the U.S. ally to a baseline level of 15%

The Independent UK

Beyond Wild Expectations: Michigan’s Very Own Slice of Japan – Where Ancient Garden Design Provides a Deep Connection to Nature

There's a new perspective of self to discover with every changing season in Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's Japanese garden

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The Independent UK

Two stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan as police arrest 30-year-old suspect

HKT48 said the group's fan event scheduled for Sunday night was canceled

GOBankingRates

Apple Is Richer Than All but 4 Countries

Apple's market capitalization reached $4.01 trillion, making it wealthier than the entire economic output of nearly every country on Earth except for four.

The Independent UK

Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange

GamesRadar

"I wish I had the Katamari Damacy IP": To a T was meant to counter the "downer" vibes of 2019 America, but Keita Takahashi says it "didn't sell well" and fears it "just wasn't a good fit"

Year in Review 2025 | To a T is a wonderful, joyful story about not fitting in – but it also illustrates why it's "definitely getting harder" to create experimental games

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International Business Times UK

Japan Earthquake: 6.9-Magnitude Tremor Sparks Pacific Coast Evacuations, Causes Revealed

Japan lifted tsunami warnings after a 6.9-magnitude quake, but evacuations and fears of further tremors continue along the Pacific coast.

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Wife Livid After Hubby Hands Out Her Souvenir Wines To Friends, He Doubles Down And Suggests Therapy

One woman’s treasured souvenirs from Japan and Germany became the center of a shocking betrayal after her husband treated her clearly marked “do not touch” bottles like party freebies. Despite repeated reminders that they were sentimental and off-limits, he uncorked both while she was away and shrugged it off as…

The Independent UK

Oscar-nominated documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has delayed premiere in Japan after legal issues

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles

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England's March international fixtures: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch England vs Uruguay and England vs Japan

England will face Uruguay and Japan in friendlies at Wembley in the March international break as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup

Evening Standard

Kaoru Mitoma: Brighton star set for comeback against Liverpool after lengthy injury absence

Japan winger has not featured since September

Digital Camera World

Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II, this breathtaking panorama captures the profound stillness of Japan's countryside

Megumi Murakami's award-winning image blends together the mystical qualities of fog, dawn light and nature's perfect symmetry

AAP

Rare World Cup miss for Australian snowboard superstar

Scotty James has had an uncharacteristically poor showing at the halfpipe World Cup in China with the Aussie great well off an all-Japanese podium.

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