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VARREL lands Bic Camera as sponsor in push to grow Japanese esports

VARREL and Bic Camera are teaming up to compete in tournaments, connect with fans, and bring esports to a wider audience across Japan.

Dot Esports

An excavation in Taiwan searches for remains of Japanese soldiers lost in WWII ship sinking

Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II

The Independent UK

Japan’s monetary conundrum — why the yen hit a 40-year low as interest rates hit a 31-year high

Japan hiked rates to chase inflation—but its real problem is money that never showed up.

Fortune

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Three bones found in Japan decades ago have revealed a giant salamander unlike any known species

Three fossilised bones dug up in Japan nearly thirty years ago have finally revealed their true identity, and it turns out to be something scientists had never formally recognised before. The remains belong to a giant salamander that lived around 3.5 million years ago in the lakes and wetlands of…

The Times of India

You can never write a champion off: Saina on Sindhu

Saina Nehwal praised PV Sindhu's improved attack and recent Japan Open victory. She believes champions like Sindhu can never be written off from winning more titles. Nehwal also expressed hope for consistency from younger Indian badminton players. India will host the Badminton World Championships which features capable medal contenders. Nehwal…

The Economic Times

Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2027: Big on spectacle and on message

In the world of fashion, Haute Couture has a place all its own. Found nowhere else on earth, it is a distinctly French phenomenon. Both experimental and full of symbolism, Haute Couture sometimes looks unflinchingly at what is currently rattling the planet and puts our contemporary anxieties and fears on…

France 24

Japan's Do Reimon Box, the 'human refrigerator,' cools your body in just 5 minutes; here's why it's becoming the ultimate heatwave solution

Japan developed a walk-in cooling booth for outdoor workers facing extreme heat. This "human refrigerator" targets key body points for rapid cooling. The Do Reimon Box offers quick relief and enhances workplace safety measures. Engineers adapted frozen food technology for this portable cooling solution. Such innovations may become common globally…

The Economic Times

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Olympic silver medallist dies after horror crash during bike race

Toshiaki Fushimi died after crashing during a keirin race in Japan

The Independent UK

Rainy season over in Tokyo, mercury hits 35C as 'extremely hot' day logged

The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency said on Monday, with the Japanese capital marking the first "extremely hot" day of the year as the mercury hit 35C.

Bangkok Post

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

Iridescent green beetles native to Japan have invaded Italy, damaging orchards and vineyards

The Independent UK

Japan to provide defence equipment to Cambodia under security aid programme

Japan will provide defense equipment worth 500 million yen (103 million baht) to the Cambodian military under Tokyo's security assistance framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Japanese mindset of turning a disaster into an opportunity showcases in Gion Matsuri - Japan Shinto festival originated to protect from epidemics now a major tourist attraction

Gion Matsuri originated in the late 9th century as a ritual to appease spirits believed to cause epidemics and to pray for protection from disease.

The Economic Times

The voice of the unheard

A better future awaits in the land of the free. In The Thai Interpreter, Noot, a young girl played by Heen Sasithorn, takes a chance only to find herself trapped in a nightmare. Following a police raid, she struggles to make her voice heard until Ladawan, the film's lead character…

Bangkok Post

A weak yen turned Tokyo into a steal. A strong shekel turned Tel Aviv into the world's most expensive city to buy McDonald's

A new Deutsche Bank report highlights how defense spending bolstered the shekel and a weak yen helped Japan have the cheapest iPhones in the world.

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Space

Scientists told them, 'No, it's too dangerous,' but they did it anyway: Inside Japan's super-close asteroid flyby

Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft returned spectacular images of a near-Earth asteroid following a super-close flyby on July 5, but heated debate was needed before teams signed off on the daring attempt.

Bangkok Post

Japan ranks lowest among 6 nations in survey on expectations of AI use

Japan ranked the lowest among six countries in a private-sector survey of companies about their use of generative intelligence, with only 9% saying they found the technology to have exceeded their expectations.

The Independent UK

A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets

In Japan, the Gion Matsuri festival brings towering floats to the streets in Shinto religious processions that are rooted in rituals dating back more than 1,000 years and that were intended to ward off epidemics

Times Life

How the Silkworm's Cocoon Rewrote Trade, Warfare, and the Course of Human Civilisation

The Animal That Cannot Exist Without UsBombyx mori, the mulberry silkworm, is the only fully domesticated insect in the world outside the honeybee. It is blind. It cannot fly. Its wild ancestor, Bombyx mandarina, still exists in China and Japan, but Bombyx mori cannot survive outside human care, five thousand…

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The Economic Times

Japanese Mindset: 'Mono no Aware' - The Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in change, loss and life's fleeting moments

Japanese Mindset: The Japanese philosophy of mono no aware teaches appreciating life's transient beauty. This mindset encourages finding value in moments that will not last forever. It shifts attention to the present, noticing everyday experiences and people. Accepting impermanence fosters gratitude for current possessions and relationships. This wisdom highlights that…

Motorsport

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Belgian GP

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

Space

Another reusable rocket? Japan launches, lands RV-X prototype (video)

Japan has succeeded in the first-ever flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype.

France 24

France cruise to second Nations Championship victory beating Japan 42-15

France cruised to victory in the final match of their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series beating Japan 42-15 to complete their three games with two wins and a loss.

The Economic Times

PV Sindhu enters Japan Open final

PV Sindhu reached her first final in over two years at the Japan Open after Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei retired injured during their women's singles semifinal with the Indian leading 21-19, 15-10.

The Economic Times

Japanese Mindset: 'Ho-Ren-So'- Poor workplace communication costs more than you think- this Japanese workplace philosophy is the perfect remedy that builds trust, teamwork, and better leadership

Ho-Ren-So, a Japanese communication principle, emphasizes reporting, informing, and consulting. This philosophy helps prevent misunderstandings and fosters stronger professional relationships. Regular updates and open discussions are crucial for team alignment and success. These simple habits build trust and improve collaboration among colleagues. Practicing Ho-Ren-So creates healthier and more productive work…

Bangkok Post

Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities

RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated. The resumption of US-Iran hostilities and higher oil prices also dented sentiment.

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