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'Pokémon TCG' Stores Introduce Facial Recognition to Combat Scalpers in Japan

"Pokémon TCG" stores in Japan introduce facial recognition checks to stop repeat entries and combat scalpers amid growing demand for trading cards.

Player One · Jul 27

Japan's Nikkei trades sideways as investors await earnings

Japan's Nikkei share average saw little direction on Monday. Oil prices dropped significantly after the US suspended attacks on Iran. Investors avoided aggressive bets ahead of key corporate earnings reports this week. Major US cloud companies' earnings will be closely watched for capital spending plans. Japanese chipmakers Advantest and Kioxia…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data centre: WSJ

The power for the ⁠project is ‌controlled by the US government ​and ​funded separately by Japan under ⁠a recent trade deal, with US Commerce ​Secretary Howard Lutnick involved in deciding ​who will receive access to it, the report added.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

In 1929, Hawaii introduced Japanese white-eyes to control insects; they became its most abundant land bird and began competing with native birds for food

Hawaii introduced the Japanese white-eye bird in 1929 to control insect pests. This bird spread rapidly and became abundant across the Hawaiian Islands. The introduced species began competing with native birds for food resources. Research indicated negative impacts on native species due to this competition. The white-eye's introduction highlights challenges…

The Times of India · Jul 26

Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List

Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection

The Independent UK · Jul 26

‘I panic. It turns to rubber’: could I learn to make omurice, the ‘world’s hardest omelette’?

These unctuous rice-filled Japanese egg dishes are all over social media. But what does it cost to make them? A lot of eggs and a whole lot of pans ...

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Japan lauds closer defence relations

Japan and Thailand have strengthened defence ties as security challenges intensify across the Indo-Pacific, with Tokyo describing Bangkok as an indispensable partner in maintaining regional peace.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

Samurai quote of the day: 'You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain' and a timeless wisdom

The samurai were the hereditary military nobility and warrior class of feudal Japan. Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, and philosopher born in the late sixteenth century. He is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished martial artists in history, having fought in over sixty duels without suffering…

The Times of India · Jul 25

Famous Japanese proverb of the day: ''love and a cough cannot be...'' — Inspiring life lessons on emotional honesty, relationships, vulnerability, self-awareness, authenticity, and how unspoken feelings always reveal themselves by the traditional japanese proverb reflecting centuries of cultural wisdom

Japanese proverb of the day reveals a timeless life lesson that still speaks to modern life. "Love and a cough cannot be hidden" reminds us that real emotions always find a way to appear. Kind actions. Honest words. Small daily gestures. They say more than promises. This famous Japanese proverb…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?

Sanae Takaichi’s blueprint to inject £1.7tn and double economic growth leaves many investors fearful

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25