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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Just released, and already Japan's best-selling camera – leaving 100MP flagship far behind

Fujifilm and Sony's latest releases storm Japan's sales charts, flipping the rankings almost overnight

Digital Camera World

Japan’s Takaichi poised to call snap election just 4 months after taking office

Prime minister seeking to capitalise on strong approval rating to boost her party’s seat tally

The Independent UK

Honda's Expanding Into Chill Lo-Fi Playlists Now

The Honda Beach Cleaner ATV has been participating in community cleanup activities across Japan for years, and now it has its own soundtrack.

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I Traveled to Japan In Search of Peace—What I Found Was So Much More

Only 7,000 miles to wellness and clarity.

Marie Claire

S&P Futures Muted as Investors Weigh JPMorgan Earnings, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.08% this morning as investors digest an earnings report from JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank by assets, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

'Only in Japan can you see this!' Inside Nabana no Sato's winter illuminations

Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.

Euronews

‘Genius’ chimpanzee who could paint, count and recognise colours dies at 49

The research with Ai helped to establish an experimental framework for understanding the chimpanzee mind

The Independent UK

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Asian shares mostly rise and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street

Asian shares have mostly gained led by a rally in Japan after Wall Street hit more records

The Independent UK

Japan-South Korea summit to discuss economy and regional challenges

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aiming to improve the sometimes-strained relationship as Tokyo faces a deepening row with China

The Independent UK

Kodak's US$100 retro compact camera retakes Japan's top-selling spot – and Sony's US$5,000+ flagship barely makes the cut

A budget Kodak compact camera beats premium rivals as Yodobashi's final 2025 rankings deliver a surprise winner...

Digital Camera World

This Is The Cutest Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R You'll Ever See

You probably couldn't tell by looking at it, but this isn't a real R32 Nissan Skyline. I know, shocking. Japanese tuner Rocket Bunny turned a Suzuki Twin—a short-lived Kei car sold only in Japan from 2003 to 2005—into a miniature Nissan Skyline R32. And it's absolutely adorable.

Motor1

TMS, R Animation Restructure: Fans Fear Saying Goodbye to These Anime Hits

TMS Entertainment partners with Taiwan's R Animation to address Japan's animator shortage. Could this collaboration save series like Detective Conan, Dr. Stone, and Lupin III from production delays?

International Business Times UK

Photos of 20-year-olds gathering in kimonos for Coming of Age Day ceremony in Japan

Young women in brightly colored long-sleeved kimonos and young men in formal suits or traditional hakama and haori gathered Monday at Yokohama Arena to mark Coming-of-Age Day, an annual celebration for those who have turned 20.

The Independent UK

Escape review – notorious Japanese revolutionary tells story of country’s most wanted criminal

Director Masao Adachi – formerly of the Japanese Red Army – on the infamous Satoshi Kirishima, who went on the run in 1975 after a series of corporate bombings

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The Independent UK

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo's relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing

The Conversation

Beauty in ordinary things: why this Japanese folk craft movement still matters 100 years on

On January 10 1926, Yanagi Sōetsu and the potters Hamada Shōji and Kawai Kanjirō sat talking excitedly late into the night at a temple on Mt Kōya, in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture.

Motor1

Our Favorite Porsche Show Is Going To Japan

Luftgekhühlt has quickly become the show for Porsche lovers. The event, which started in Southern California over a decade ago, has now hosted gatherings across the US and ventured into Europe. But the show is set to take a big leap this year with the announcement of Luft Tokyo.

AAP

Kerevi helps Japanese club D-Rocks beat Eagles

Former Wallaby Samu Kerevi was among the try-scorers as Urayasu beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.

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Euronews

Love video games? Visit the real-life destinations behind Assassin’s Creed, GTA and more

From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations.

Tom’s Hardware

GPU crisis hits Japan as RTX 5060 Ti and up are in short supply — GPUs sell out as soon as they arrive

Multiple shops are reportedly saying that GPUs are selling almost as soon as they arrive, with higher-end models becoming increasingly challenging to keep in stock.

The Guardian - UK

My cultural awakening: Losing My Religion by REM helped me escape a doomsday cult

I had been a member of the Children of God for two decades, but was growing disillusioned with its controlling behaviour and worrying sexual practices. Then I heard Michael Stipe’s lyrics and was set on a path to freedom

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Dollar Climbs as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-month high on Friday and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support from Friday’s mixed US payroll report, which showed payrolls rose less than expected but the unemployment rate ticked down and average hourly earnings rose more than expected, hawkish factors...

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The Week Ahead (Jan. 12-18): Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits China

South Korea’s president travels to Japan, G7 finance chiefs eyeball rare earth limits

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Dollar Edges Higher Following a Mixed US Payrolls Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a new 4-week high today and is up by +0.23%. The dollar found support from today's mixed US payroll report, which showed payrolls rose less than expected but the unemployment rate ticked down and average hourly earnings rose more than expected, hawkish factors...

Motor1

The Nissan Z Is Already Getting A Facelift

The Nissan Z may only be about three years old, but the sleek sports car is already getting a subtle makeover. The refreshed Nissan Z—known as the Fairlady Z in Japan—made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off a revised front end and a lovely new paint color.

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