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Generational change or gender breakthrough, whoever Japan’s next PM is will have a mountain to climb

Two candidates have emerged as favourites to head Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, ahead of the party vote next week

The Guardian - AU

Tim Cook's Visit To Japan: From Meetings With Fumio Kishida And The Digital Minister To Hugging Pikachu — What's Apple CEO Doing In Tokyo?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is in Japan this week, blending politics, pop culture and product promotion ahead of the grand reopening of Apple Ginza, the company's flagship Tokyo store.

Benzinga

Dollar Pushes Higher on Hawkish Fed and US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.65% and posted a 1.5-week high. The dollar rose on Wednesday, with positive carryover from Tuesday, when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling that the Fed may...

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A "genre-defining visual novel" for Super Nintendo in Japan is making a comeback as a Street Fighter 6 bonus, and I hope we've got a Fire Emblem in Super Smash Bros situation on our hands

C. Viper isn't the only big addition to Street Fighter 6 in October

GamesRadar

This prototype monitor will use a groundbreaking tech no rivals offer - Light Field changes the way objects shine when you move

JapanNext reveals prototype monitor using Light Field technology that causes screen objects to shine differently when viewed from various angles.

TechRadar

Plant that mimics odour of half-eaten ants to attract pollinators discovered

Botanist says new Japanese species of dogbane is first evidence of plants copying ants

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Gains on Concerns about Less-Dovish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.63% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Tuesday when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling the Fed may be less...

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Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba says recognition of Palestine inevitable

Ishiba tells UN Tokyo may act if Israel blocks peace efforts

The Independent UK

Nasdaq Futures Climb as Alibaba and Micron Boost AI Sentiment

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.30% this morning as optimism over artificial intelligence was reinforced by Alibaba’s pledge to boost spending and an upbeat forecast from Micron Technology.

Barchart

Neither running nor swimming: Boost cardiovascular health over 60 with this workout

Here's why the Japanese walking method is perfect for seniors looking to stay active and healthy.

Tom’s Guide

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs say "being recognized in Japan" is "very personal to us" after making a game "inspired by so many incredible JRPGs we grew up with"

"We could not be more grateful"

GamesRadar

Japanese city passes order to limit daily screen time to 2 hours a day outside of work

The measure is recommendatory rather than punitive and takes effect on 1 October

The Independent UK

Photos show historic Japanese shrine that is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years

Ise Jingu is Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, which every 20 years is completely knocked down and rebuilt in an expensive, time-consuming process that has endured for the last 1,300 years.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on Japan's most sacred shrine, rebuilt every 20 years for a millennium

Every two decades for the last 1,300 years, Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine of Ise Jingu has been knocked down and rebuilt from scratch

The Independent UK

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Why Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years

Ise Jingu, Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, is rebuilt every generation

Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie just clashed patterns like a pro in Japan - but kept it classic in navy

The Duchess of Edinburgh is loving wearing blue this autumn and her shirt dress showed how well it works with different prints

The Independent UK

Seb Coe reveals Olympic calendar will need ‘re-engineering’ due to climate change

This year’s World Athletics Championships were contested in Japan during its hottest summer since records began

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese city implements two-hour daily recreational smartphone usage limit — ordinance comes into effect from October 1, no enforcement or penalties proposed

A draft ordinance, proposing a limit of two hours of recreational smartphone use, passed a vote in Toyoaki City, Japan.

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Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle: The anime film that’s smashing box office records

It has become not only the highest-grossing anime film ever worldwide, but also the biggest Japanese film of all time

International Business Times

Japan PM Candidate Vows 'Nordic' Gender Balance

The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.

Benzinga

Nvidia-Backed Wayve Strengthens UK-Japan Tech Ties As Nissan Tests Next-Gen Driver Assistance System Ahead Of 2027 Rollout

On Monday, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (OTC:NSANY) (OTC:NSANF) said it has begun testing a new driver-assistance system powered by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)-backed U.K. startup Wayve, showcasing AI-driven technology that could reach Japanese roads by 2027.

Inverse

'Silent Hill f' Is a Heady, Grisly, and Surprisingly Timely Horror Masterpiece

'Silent Hill f' isn't just a gruesomely glorious return for the legendary franchise, it might genuinely be one the best survival horror games ever made.

The Guardian - UK

UK startup Wayve begins testing self-driving tech in Nissan cars on Tokyo’s streets

London-based AI pioneer in talks to receive $500m investment from Nvidia as it funds its expansion in the US, Germany and Japan

Evening Standard

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh find lucky pine needles in sacred part of Japan

Edward and Sophie showed schoolchildren their lucky finds.

Tom’s Hardware

SoftBank beams 5G to phones from the sky in successful stratospheric test flight

SoftBank successfully delivered end-to-end 5G connectivity to standard smartphones using an airborne base station, in a live field trial conducted in June, above Hachijō Island, Japan.

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