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Why are people obsessed with (and stealing) Pokemon cards again?

In 1973, Japanese food company Calbee started attaching free collectable baseball player cards to its potato chip packets (and continues to do so today). It was mimicking a trend that had already taken off in tobacco markets in Japan and overseas. Baseball, Japan’s national sport, was an obvious choice for…

The Conversation

Bitunix Analyst: The Stock Market Is About to Have a Very Bad Summer

The 10-year Treasury yield has broken above 4.5%. The 30-year is back above 5%. Morgan Stanley has warned that current yield levels are entering a danger zone.

International Business Times

Come watch the BitSummit Punch Mixtape indie showcase presented by GamesRadar+

Join us for some amazing indie games from Japan and around the world

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Nier and Devil May Cry leads say "a lot of Korean developers are ahead of Japan," and I can't imagine Crimson Desert has helped their fear of "being left behind"

"I look forward to seeing more kindred spirits like that emerging from Korea in the years to come"

GamesRadar

47-Year-Old Man Used Claude to Make $13K in a Month on OnlyFans and Fanvue — Spent Just $20

A 47-year-old man from Japan claims he earned $13,450 in one month on OnlyFans and Fanvue using Anthropic's Claude AI, spending just $20 on a subscription.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Smoking Bans Make a Lot More Sense Than America's

Owners of small restaurants and bars can decide whether to allow smoking, and customers can choose for themselves whether to patronize them.

Reason

Could this Japanese human washing machine save me from the tedium of cleaning myself?

The capsule, which costs £280,000, is ideal for those who find daily grooming exhausting. Imagine if it brushed your teeth for you, too, writes Emma Beddington

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India turns net importer of finished steel in April, data shows

India has become a net importer of finished steel. In April, imports rose significantly while exports also saw an increase. Major suppliers to India included China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Russia. Domestic consumption of finished steel grew, and crude steel production also climbed.

The Economic Times

Tiger and Volkswagen clinch Top Spots in Kantar's 2026 APAC Advertising Effectiveness Awards

SINGAPORE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantar has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Advertising Effectiveness Awards APAC, recognising the region's most impactful advertising campaigns based on consumer response and expert creative evaluation. This year's winners demonstrate how brands are cutting through an increasingly fragmented media landscape by creating immersive…

AAP

Who Was Toshifumi Suzuki? 'Father of Japan's Convenience Stores' Who Built Global 7-Eleven Giant Dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary who transformed 7-Eleven into the world's largest convenience store chain, has passed away at 93.

International Business Times UK

Toshifumi Suzuki, Japanese behind the 7-Eleven empire, passed away at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, the architect of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire, has passed away at 93. Suzuki transformed Japanese retail, making 7-Eleven a global leader. His innovations brought convenience to millions. He also expanded the Seven & i Holdings group through strategic acquisitions. Suzuki's legacy reshaped how people shop. He is…

The Economic Times

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died

AAP

Japan's Nikkei jumps past 65,000 mark for first time on Iran talks optimism

Japan's Nikkei share average reached a historic milestone, surpassing 65,000 for the first time. Optimism surrounding a potential peace deal in Iran fueled demand for risk assets. This surge reflects improved market sentiment. Shares related to the AI sector saw significant gains. The broader Topix also climbed. This development marks…

The Economic Times

Jason Derulo, Saweetie Hit by Multi-Million Lawsuit After Alleged Cash-Grab Scandal

Jason Derulo and Saweetie are embroiled in a lawsuit in Japan after being accused of accepting payments but failing to perform at the Afro Jam Festival, potentially facing millions in damages.

International Business Times UK

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“I’d get thrown out then brought back in. I just couldn’t play in a conventional way”: Japan’s Richard Barbieri on coloured hair, lipstick, a fingerless glove and the unusual reason he joined the band

Future Porcupine Tree member recalls being put off playing keyboards by Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman, and feeling culturally homeless before the new romantic era

Radio France Internationale

Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study shows

Several studies conducted in captivity have demonstrated that chimpanzees, like other great apes, enjoy painting and drawing. But new resreach led by French and Japanese primatologists has shown that they each have their own drawing style – and that it can evolve and improve over time.

AAP

RU:Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

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Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

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Digital Camera World

"I don’t believe I can make Sigma a bigger company than Sony or Canon, but I think I can make it a nicer brand”

“The Leica of Japan”: Sigma's CEO discusses transforming the perception of the company

Bangkok Post

Half of elderly women in Japan prefer AI over humans for personal advice

A recent survey in Japan found that almost half of elderly women living in the country prefer artificial intelligence over humans for advice on interpersonal conflict, a higher percentage than any other age demographic, where consulting a human remains the favoured choice.

Radio France Internationale

From critic favourites to commercial hits, Japanese cinema wins fans at Cannes

With no fewer than 12 films in the official selection, Japan is at the heart of this year's Cannes Festival. Its cinema industry continues to do well with moviegoers as well as critics, making it a notable success story amid the rise of streaming.

TechRadar

Europe races Meta and Japan to launch first Petabit-class submarine cable before 2030 as AI demand explodes

IOEMA-1 advances Northern European subsea cable development while Japan and Meta explore high-capacity systems for global internet expansion.

MarketBeat

Adherex Technologies’ PEDMARK Push Targets Larger AYA Market After Record Quarter

Fennec Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:FENC) executives outlined the company’s commercial strategy for PEDMARK, its sodium thiosulfate product used to prevent cisplatin-related hearing loss, during a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference. Ram Selvaraju, managing dir

Bangkok Post

North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

Motorsport

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

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