The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Last Thai standing: Kunlavut storms into Tokyo quarters

Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$950,000 (approximately 32 million baht) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, but Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul and the mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran ended their challenges in the second round.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16

Japanese Mindset: 'Shikata ga Nai'-This timeless Japanese philosophy teaches the art of letting go and accepting what you can't control

Japanese Mindset: The ancient Japanese philosophy of Shikata ga nai emphasizes the importance of accepting things beyond our control. By embracing this mindset, individuals can shift their focus from frustration to creating practical solutions. Acknowledging reality fosters resilience and cultivates a sense of inner calm amid life's uncertainties, leading to…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Moved, Touched & Inspired' drives JFF Theater's free streaming content

Japanese cinema enthusiasts can now enjoy a fresh selection of acclaimed films on JFF Theater, The Japan Foundation's free global streaming platform, with a new lineup of titles available for a limited time.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16

Denshattack! review – time to get on board with kickflipping trains

Colourful, counter-cultural and captivating, this rail riding game set in a dystopian Japan is as weird as it is exhilarating

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Nvidia and Japan unveil world's first national AI infrastructure — Noetra consortium to build a 140MW Rubin AI factory with 27,500 GPUs

Nvidia today announced that it's working with Japan's Noetra Corp. to build a 140-megawatt AI factory packing 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 13,750 Vera CPUs.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 16

Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan

A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.

The Times of India · Jul 16

Japan’s Crypto Overhaul Could Open the Door to a Wave of Institutional Money

Japan's shift to regulate digital assets as securities is opening pension and institutional capital flows, boosting proxy stocks Strategy and Coinbase despite elevated short interest.

MarketBeat · Jul 16

Deer population in Japan's Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding

NARA — The deer population in Nara Park, a tourist spot in western Japan, hit a fresh record high of 1,687, a preservation group said Thursday, with the birth rate increasing on the back of the animals being fed food other than sugar-free deer crackers.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16

6-year-old Fujifilm camera is suddenly popular, exceeding sales expectations in Japan and "production cannot keep up" – thanks to a new trend

This camera wasn't an instant hit when it launched in 2020 – but a new wave of photographers and creators has given it an unexpected second life

Digital Camera World · Jul 16

MA/NA: If Mayfair is your manor, this is the place to be

4/5 ‘A brooding new Japanese-inspired restaurant full of rich mahogany and beautiful people who ski much better than me,’ writes Josh Barrie

Evening Standard · Jul 16