The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Fender Japan reimagines the hits with the Active Modern series – let’s hope the US branch is taking notes

New neck heels, body binding and Turbo Tone Boost functions have been rolled out across the new range

Guitar World · Jul 24

Japanese proverb of the day: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down" — Timeless Japanese wisdom on courage, individuality, confidence, leadership, emotional strength, success, and why the world's greatest innovators first chose to stand alone

Japanese Proverb of the Day offers a timeless life lesson about courage, confidence, and social pressure. It explains why people who think differently often face criticism before earning respect. Yet history shows that many innovators, leaders, and creators succeeded because they refused to hide their abilities. The deeper wisdom is…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Even if you hide yourself from the world, don't lose sight of...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on true self, core values, self-worth, authenticity, self-awareness, inner integrity and self-deception

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the importance of remaining true to your real self regardless of circumstances. The Okinawan saying teaches people to protect their core values, maintain self-awareness, avoid self-deception and preserve inner integrity. The proverb explains that outside situations may change, but personal character should remain steady.…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

A Creepy New Thriller Series Could Finally Do Junji Ito Justice

"The Rib Woman," an episode of the new Japanese anthology series 'Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights,' is a promising adaptation of the manga master's work.

Inverse · Jul 24

This decade-old DSLR lens is outselling almost every modern lens in Japan as it's an "affordable marvel that any Canon photographer should own"

Mirrorless may have taken over, but one inexpensive DSLR-era prime has climbed to No.1 in Japan's latest best-selling lens chart, beaten only by one third-party standard zoom

Digital Camera World · Jul 24

Stock Index Futures Gain as Oil Prices Retreat, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.25%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.14% this morning, finding some relief at the end of a wild week as oil prices and bond yields retreated.

Barchart · Jul 24

Japan Eyes Regulating Pokémon Cards as $2.1B Market Fuels Counterfeiting and Money-Laundering Fears

Japan's government is considering regulations for the booming trading card market, including Pokémon cards, due to concerns over counterfeiting, scalping, and money laundering as card values soar.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

Japanese companies making toilets, glass fibre and seasonings, not AI chips, are among the AI boom's biggest winners

Artificial intelligence has fuelled a global race to build faster chips, larger data centres and more powerful computing systems, propelling companies like Nvidia into the spotlight. Yet some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution are businesses that few people would associate with cutting-edge technology. In Japan, manufacturers known…

The Times of India · Jul 24

China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

China condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning against a renewed trade war. While China faces the highest rate, India and Japan were also hit with 12.5% duties, raising fresh tensions over global trade.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed locations. The nation seeks to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Traces of yttrium, gadolinium and dysprosium were found in recovered seabed material. This initiative aims to bolster Japan's…

The Economic Times · Jul 24