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Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese actor of Ran, Yojimbo and Harakiri, dies aged 92

Star of Japan’s cinematic golden age, who collaborated with Kurosawa and played the lead in Kobayashi’s Human Condition trilogy, died from pneumonia

The Guardian - AU

Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion

Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion

The Independent UK

Tokyo’s Haneda airport bids travellers farewell with a colossal Godzilla installation

The nine-metre-tall statue will stand in Haneda Airport’s departures hall for one year.

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Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment

New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces if the conflict poses threat to Japan

The Guardian - AU

Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan 'existential threat'

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.

Euronews

PlayStation reveals State of Play Japan happening tomorrow and fans are hoping for Marvel Tokon, Phantom Blade Zero, and Kingdom Hearts 4: "I've got my clown outfit ready"

Final Fantasy 7 Remake 3 is another game high on the wishlist

GamesRadar

A new PlayStation State of Play is happening tomorrow, focused on announcements on 'games from Japan and across Asia'

PlayStation's State of Play Japan presentation is happening tomorrow. Here's how to watch, and potentially what to expect.

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What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.

The Conversation

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan that could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring her country’s use of force have triggered war of words between Tokyo and Beijing

The Independent UK

KKR Moves To Take Japan's Forum Engineering Private

On Monday, KKR Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) disclosed the plan to launch a tender offer for Japan-based company, Forum Engineering Inc., through its subsidiary KJ003 Co., Ltd., owned by KKR-managed funds.

Benzinga

Aside From Super Typhoon Uwan, Recent Japan Earthquake Brings Tsunami Fears to the Philippines – How Likely Will This Happen?

After super typhoon Uwan, Filipinos are worried about the possibility of a tsunami after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Japan.

International Business Times UK

"I'd break out in hives if I had to sing it every show": Watch Robert Plant and Jimmy Page perform Stairway To Heaven as a duo for the only time

It's the song Robert Plant famously refuses to play. But on one occasion, as Page and Plant promoted their Unledded album in Japan, he relented

Louder

Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths

Exclusive: Exhibition will reveal complex reality, featuring women and artistic creations, beyond armour-clad warriors

The Guardian - UK

Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.

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Autosport

WRC Rally Japan: Ogier beats Evans to take title fight down to the wire

Evans leads Ogier by three points in the WRC title race heading into the Saudi Arabia season finale

Motorsport

WRC Rally Japan: Sebastien Ogier beats Elfyn Evans to take title fight down to the wire

Evans leads Ogier by three points in the WRC title race heading into the Saudi Arabia season finale

PC Gamer

Why I love driving around oddball Japan in Promise Mascot Agency

Bring me that horizon.

Sports Illustrated

Explaining How the Japanese Posting System Works in MLB

What is the Japanese Posting System and how does it work?

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The Independent UK

Ireland overcome sluggish start to get back to winning ways against Japan

Ireland 41-10 Japan: Eddie Jones’ side only trailed by seven points at half-time before Ireland pulled away

Autosport

Evans braced for “lottery” WRC Rally Japan final day

Heavy rain is expected to throw an extra curveball as the WRC title race intensifies

Motorsport

Elfyn Evans: Heavy rain could turn WRC Rally Japan into “lottery” on final day

Tough conditions in Japan could throw an extra curveball into the fight for the World Rally Championship crown

The Independent UK

Another bear attack in Japan as former victim calls for ruthless response: ‘Bears have learned humans are weak’

At least 100 people have been attacked by bears since April, marking one of the worst years on record

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Brazil GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix.

InsideEVs

Tesla’s Next Gen Chips Are Coming. What Does That Mean For Self-Driving?

Plus, Panasonic has started producing batteries in Kansas en masse and the Nexperia chip shortage is about to hit Japanese automakers hard.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip as Valuation and Economic Concerns Persist, U.S. Confidence Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.26%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.30% this morning, extending yesterday’s losses as investors remain concerned about weak labor market data and lofty tech valuations.

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