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Japan Ruling Party To Pick New Leader On October 4

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick its new leader on October 4, the party's election committee said Tuesday, replacing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who resigned after huge election setbacks.

International Business Times

Nikkei 225 Surges After Japan PM Ishiba Exit Sparks Policy Shift Expectations For Investors

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index spiked Monday following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba‘s resignation, with the benchmark opening at 43,907 and peaking at 44,174.93 before settling at 43,661.87 by 1:59 p.m. local time.

Benzinga

Trump's Order Reduces Auto Tariffs On Japan After $550 Billion Deal

U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods, including automobiles and auto parts, will be lowered by September 16, Japan’s tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa confirmed Tuesday, citing a Federal Register document that formalized President Donald Trump‘s executive order.

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Mauricio Pochettino Slams USMNT Critics With Fiery Rant Ahead of Japan Friendly

The USMNT lost its seventh game of the Mauricio Pochettino era against South Korea last time out.

Sports Illustrated

Nintendo legend Satoru Iwata "burst out in laughter" when he heard Animal Crossing would be translated to English: "I don't know how you're going to do this"

Former Nintendo of America localization manager Leslie Swan admits, "it's true, just everything in that game was so specific to Japan"

GamesRadar

USMNT vs. Japan: Friendly Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT look to avoid a fourth straight loss in international friendly action.

Sports Illustrated

Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record on the Outlook for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.32% and posted a new 1.5-month low. The dollar is under pressure from last Friday's weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which could...

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Paramount names former Trump appointee as ombudsman to review ‘complaints of bias’ at CBS News

Kenneth Weinstein was nominated by Trump to serve as ambassador to Japan in 2020.

The Independent UK

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Japan: How Much Will Pochettino Tinker?

The USMNT will look to change the tone around the team against No. 17-ranked Japan.

Sports Illustrated

Tour de France stage winner considering retirement at 29, might 'sell cheese in Japan'

Victor Lafay might step off bike at the end of 2025, not having a deal for next season yet

Cycling Weekly

What we learned about North Korea at the summit in Beijing

China invited world leaders to its capital, Beijing, recently to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war. Western leaders were notably absent. But despite the presence of many other leaders, such as Russian president Vladimir Putin, it was the arrival of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un…

The Conversation

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The Independent UK

Dollar Weighed Down by the Prospects of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17% but remains above last Friday's 1.5-month low. The dollar is under pressure from last Friday's weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which...

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Watch trail runners in Japan's Northern Alps follow in the footsteps of 'the father of Japanese alpinism' in new film from Rab

An expert team of trail runners retrace the steps of Banryu, an 18th-century monk and pioneering Japanese alpinist

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Yen Futures' 93% Seasonal Sell-Off Meets Stock Market Rally: Ready for the Twist?

Q4 2025: Japanese Yen's seasonal weakness meets S&P 500's year-end strength. Inverse correlations are clear, but a yen rally could blindside. Prepared to trade the shift?

The Independent UK

World Athletics Championships 2025 results and final medal table

The British team failed to win a gold medal in Tokyo

The Independent UK

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party

The move marks the first time China has formally sanctioned a Japanese parliamentarian for political speech

The Conversation

Labubu is not the only Chinese cultural icon to be making a big hit in 2025

While Beijing has been showing off its latest military hardware to an array of international leaders, Chinese cultural icons are making their mark with a very different audience.

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The Guardian - US

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

Space

Blood moon wows skywatchers worldwide: Best photos of the September 2025 total lunar eclipse

See spectacular photos from the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Rise, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve been waiting for the trailer for Netflix’s new action series that’s like ‘Squid Game’ meets ‘Shogun’ — and it does not disappoint

Netflix just dropped the first trailer for “Last Samurai Standing,” a dark action-drama series that pits nearly 300 warriors against each other in a brutal battle royale for survival and fortune.

The Independent UK

Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

The Independent UK

Asian stock markets react after Japan’s Prime Minister resigns

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Euronews

Japan confirms Q2 GDP to be 2.2% despite US tariffs, hours after PM resigns

Japan’s economy expanded at a stronger rate in the fiscal first quarter than previously estimated. The data was published hours after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his long-awaited resignation following his party's defeat in the summer elections.

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