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Dollar Climbs on Yen Weakness and Easing US-China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30% at a four-session high. The dollar is moving higher today on weakness in the yen, which has fallen to a one-week low against the dollar, as expectations rise that new Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will maintain an expansionary fiscal policy....

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This Japanese Artist Uses Traditional Painting Styles In Modern Ways, Here Are 52 Of Their Best Works

What do you get when you blend traditional Japanese painting styles with a contemporary twist?

Bored Panda

Ultra marathon runner attacked by black bear that shattered his arm half way through an 8k

Billy Halloran survived a near-fatal bear attack in the Japanese woods after a black bear snapped his arm in two

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Marathon runner reveals how he survived black bear attack that shattered his arm

Billy Halloran was set upon by a bear half way through an 8k run in Japan but somehow managed to get away

The Independent UK

Sanae Takaichi appoints just two women to cabinet after becoming Japan’s first female PM

New leader had promised levels of female representation comparable to those in Iceland, where six of cabinet of 11 are women

The Guardian - UK

In pictures: Ancient Japanese sumo returns to London for the first time in over 30 years

The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan.

Euronews

Japanese interval walking is trending — here's why and how to try it

The Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) is gaining huge traction as a walking workout that burns fat and lowers your blood pressure. This is everything you need to know.

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A Trump visit, a creaking coalition and a cost of living crisis: Japan’s new PM needs a fast start

Sanae Takaichi has made history but will have little time to settle in before negotiating the pitfalls of rising prices, power struggles and a mercurial US president

The Guardian - UK

Japanese Man Jailed After Rare Public Accusation Of Rape

A Japanese court handed down an eight-year jail sentence Tuesday to the father of a woman who publicly accused him of rape, a rare case in the country where many victims stay anonymous.

International Business Times

Who is Japan’s first female prime minister? Sanae Takaichi in her own words

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape

The Independent UK

New Japanese PM is Thatcher fan who wants to be ‘Iron Lady’

Hardline conservative and heavy metal drummer wins parliamentary ballot in male-dominated politics

The Independent UK

Japan elects its first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi

Ms Takaichi's untested alliance is still short of a majority in both houses of parliament

The Independent UK

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Debuts in Japan: US Release Date, Price, and Key Features Revealed

Toyota unveils the Land Cruiser FJ in Japan, revealing its price, features, and 2026 release plans. US fans await news on a possible launch.

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Euronews

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi elected as country’s first female prime minister

Takaichi replaces Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July.

The Independent UK

Asian markets extend gains, Japan's Nikkei nears 50,000-level

Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's first female prime minister

International Business Times

Sanae Takaichi, Iron Lady 2.0 Poised To Be Japan PM

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory.

International Business Times

Equities Rally On China-US Hopes, New Japanese PM Lifts Tokyo

Stocks extended gains Tuesday on further signs that China-US trade tensions were easing, with Tokyo hitting another record as Japan prepares to swear in a new prime minister and bring an end to a period of political uncertainty.

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China Hawk Takaichi Set To Be Japan's First Woman PM

Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.

Marie Claire

Meet the Cast of 'Romantics Anonymous,' Netflix's Charming Japanese-Korean Romance

K-drama icon Han Hyo-joo and Japanese dreamboat Shun Oguri lead the charming series.

The Independent UK

Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL performance called out for cultural insensitivity by Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama

Pop star returned to host the sketch comedy show and to perform songs off her latest album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’

Motor1

The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is Here. We Saw It Up Close: Video

It’s finally here. Toyota has unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ ahead of this year’s Japan Mobility Show. The highly anticipated baby off-roader is nearly 11 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser 250, giving buyers a smaller, more affordable option—except for those of us in America.

Tom’s Guide

I just discovered 'Danshari' — this Japanese cleaning philosophy could help me finally break up with clutter

The Danshari decluttering method will help you change your entire home, as well as adjusting your mindset on what it means to rid yourself of clutter, and stop acquiring it.

InsideEVs

The Affordable 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Heavy Update To The Old One. That Wasn't Easy

GM's reboot of an affordable EV icon was no easy task. Plus: Waymo may have a school-bus problem, and more details about BYD's plans for Japan.

RideApart

Here Are All Three Of Honda's New 110cc Mopeds, and They Look Great

Laws changed in Japan, so the 50cc moped class went away. That's OK, because these 110cc mopeds meet all the legal requirements and look awesome.

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