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Shohei Ohtani is donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese schoolchildren

Two-way star and coveted free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating about 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani is doing the coolest thing by gifting 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese elementary schools

Shohei Ohtani is doing a really cool thing for the kids with this one.

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Japanese Americans were jailed in a desert. Survivors worry a wind farm will overshadow the past.

In the vast, high desert of southern Idaho is a place called Minidoka

The Independent UK

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Markets Today: Stocks Higher on Positive Corporate News

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.24%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.06%. Stock index futures this morning are moving higher on some positive corporate news. Gains are limited by higher bond yields. Weekly jobless claims came in near expectations...

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Japanese automaker Nissan's profits zoom on strong sales, favorable exchange rates

Nissan has reported that its profit zoomed more than 10-fold in the last quarter from a year before, boosted by a weak Japanese yen and strong vehicle sales around the world

The Independent UK

Japan's SoftBank hit with $6.2B quarterly loss as WeWork, other tech investments go sour

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group has reported it racked up a huge loss in the July-September quarter, as some of its investments soured

The Independent UK

New island emerges after undersea volcano erupts off Japan, but experts say it may not last long

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has provided a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last long

The Independent UK

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5 underrated Apple TV Plus shows to watch right now

Apple TV Plus has quite a few great TV shows that haven't fully gone mainstream, from Slow Horses to Pachinko. Here are 5 you should start watching right now.

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Japanese automaker Honda reports its 3Q profit jumped on strong demand at home and in the US

Honda has reported that its profit jumped 34% in the July-September quarter from a year earlier as a cheap yen helped boost the Japanese automaker’s overseas strong earnings thanks to healthy demand, especially in the U.S. Honda’s profit rose to 254 billion yen, or $1.7 billion, from 189 billion yen

The Independent UK

GPS tracker sheds light on how birds ride out high-speed storms

One male rose to high altitude during a typhoon and was carried over Japan, looping around five times

The Guardian - UK

Japan gets a new island after undersea volcano erupts

New landmass about 100 metres across pops up above the waves near Iwoto island after eruptions began last month

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Posts Modest Gains on Weakness in Stocks and the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.05%. The dollar on Wednesday posted modest gains on weakness in stocks and the yen. Weakness in stocks on Wednesday prompted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the yen slid against the dollar due to weakness in Japanese government bond yields....

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Bear linked to multiple attacks in Japan found dead alongside its final victim

Japanese officials found the body of a missing student alongside the corpse of a brown bear that likely killed him. The bear is also suspected of attacking several other people in the area.

LiveScience

Pacific dancing to Australia's tune on climate, says PM

Anthony Albanese has stepped quickly into stride on the Cook Islands as he prepares for crunch talks with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

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Ichiro blasts a home run that smashes a high school’s window in Japan

MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki cranked a home run more than 400 feet and straight into a high school while speaking to students in Japan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Holiday dining at home: Japanese fried chicken by executive chef Hisanobu Osaka at Miru

“About 70 percent of the chicken sold in Japan each year is sold during the month of December because fried chicken is so popular as a holiday meal,” said Osaka.

The Independent UK

Cambodian deports 25 Japanese nationals suspected of operating online scams

Twenty-five Japanese nationals suspected of involvement in a cyberscam operation based in Cambodia have been deported to Japan

WEKU

Inside the weird and delightful origins of the jungle gym, which just turned 100

The history of the jungle gym, and its sibling the monkey bars, is full of weird and delightful twists and sub-plots that take us from Japan to suburban Chicago and delve into theoretical math.

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Super Formula's hopes of Suzuka F1 support race fading

The Japanese single-seater series released a seven-round 2024 calendar back in August, with an earlier-than-usual start to the season at Suzuka on March 10.

The Independent UK

Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire

James Cleverly told reporters in Japan a ceasefire would hamper Israel’s ability to defend itself.

The Independent UK

Japan's Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game 'The Legend of Zelda'

Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda.”

AAP

Eddie Jones confirms interest in Japan coaching job

Eddie Jones has finally confirmed his interest in returning as Japan national coach following his ill-fated World Cup stint in charge of the Wallabies.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking MLB’s Top 50 Free Agents, With Signing Predictions

There’s one player towering above the rest in this year’s crop of free agents. Here’s how the group stacks up and where each could land.

Motor1

Toyota Crown SUV Confirmed For US, Debuts November 14 At LA Auto Show

It's likely the Crown Estate revealed earlier this year for Japan.

TV Tech

TBS Japan Combines LiveU On-Site Production, Starlink For Prime-Time Broadcast

The combination provided a resilient, wire-free setup for a popular Japanese variety show

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