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"It’s going to be brutal, absolutely brutal. I want people to feel the beauty hidden within that brutality." They look incredible, sound like hell and have an unlikely crossover with Shōgun: is the world ready for Japan's Deviloof?

Mixing extreme metal, Visual Kei and a lot of attitude, Deviloof might just be your new favourite band

Metal Hammer

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph). Yet high-speed rail remains absent from most of…

The Conversation

Japan: Record-price yellowtail sells for over 22,000 euros at Ishikawa’s first winter auction

A Kirameki-branded winter yellowtail from quake-hit Noto fetched a record-tying 4 million yen at Ishikawa Prefecture’s first auction of the season.

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The Best Assassin’s Creed Game in Years Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2

Assassin's Creed Shadows has finally released on Nintendo Switch, and the series' strongest entry in years is a great fit for playing on the go.

Inverse

European bond yields are rising again, but inflation isn't to blame

European bond yields are rising despite stable inflation data as a surge in Japanese yields fuels global market repricing.

Euronews

Lexus Supercar Teased Ahead of Imminent Debut

The news cycle usually slows down near the end of the year, but this will be a December to remember thanks to Toyota. We’ve already learned a new supercar will break cover on Friday morning in Japan, but it turns out there’s more to the story. The GR GT will…

Motor1

Zepbound 30% Price Cut to $299 Still Far Above Cheaper Overseas Options

Eli Lilly slashes Zepbound to £227 ($299) monthly for US cash payers, but just £31 ($41) in India – though £241 ($319) in Japan.

International Business Times UK

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Japan PM’s pledge to ‘work, work, work, work, and work’ wins catchphrase of year

Sanae Takaichi’s not-so-catchy remarks about everyone working like a horse did not go down well in a country notorious for its demanding work culture

The Guardian - AU

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Declines As Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Bitcoin fell below the $85,000 level on Monday as market sentiment weakened amid rising speculation over a potential rate hike in Japan.

Benzinga

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.57%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.68% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields climbed following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.

Barchart

'I Posted This Months Ago': Innovator Reacts to Japan's Self-Sizing Sneaker Pod as Net Questions Authenticity

Japan's self-sizing sneaker pod clip raises questions about whether the tech is real, while an innovator highlights his earlier concept post.

International Business Times UK

Popular Japanese city posts signs in four languages urgently warning tourists about bear attacks

Japan is experiencing most intense period of bear activity on record

The Independent UK

Tech Brief (Dec. 1): Baidu Initiates Largest Layoffs in Years

Meituan swings to quarterly loss, Nexperia China says supplies resume for over 500 clients

Caixin Global

Trump Tariffs Lead To Erosion Of Goodwill For America Among Japanese: Poll

Japanese affection for the United States has dropped sharply after President Donald Trump slapped higher tariffs on imports from Japan, a new government poll shows, even though most people still say the relationship is broadly positive.

Benzinga

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Homes & Gardens

This Genius Japanese Slide-Out Kitchen Countertop Creates Extra Workspace on Demand – Ideal for Hosting in Tiny Homes

Just in time for Christmas, too

The Independent UK

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law

International Business Times UK

'One Piece' Singer Maki Otsuki Forced to Stop Shanghai Show Following Renewed China-Japan Tensions

Japanese singer Maki Otsuki, was forced to cancel her performance midway at an anime event in Shanghai in light of renewed tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan.

International Business Times UK

Chinese Nationals Outraged After Kansai Tourist Death Amid China–Japan Tensions

Chinese outrage surges after a tourist's fatal fall at Kansai Airport, raising safety concerns and intensifying China–Japan tensions amid already strained regional relations.

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Benzinga

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Global Financial Meltdown Following Japan's Carry Trade Closure, Says '30 YEAR BUBBLE BURSTING'

Robert Kiyosaki has forecasted a potential global financial meltdown in the wake of Japan’s decision to terminate its longstanding carry trade. He warns that this could trigger a worldwide collapse in the realms of real estate, stocks, and employment.

Tom’s Hardware

Micron plans $9.6 billion HBM fab in Japan as AI memory race accelerates

Micron is preparing a major expansion of its Hiroshima operations to build a dedicated high-bandwidth memory facility, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.

The Guardian - UK

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

As we prepare to launch our eighth edition of our global list we present the members of this year’s voting panel, our biggest ever

International Business Times UK

Man Survives Bear Mauling in Japanese Toilet — Officials Urge Caution Outdoors

A 69-year-old man survived a terrifying bear attack in a Japanese train station toilet, prompting officials to urge caution outdoors amid rising wildlife encounters.

Everybody Loves Your Money

7 Fast-Food Ingredients Banned Abroad but Served Here

We all love the convenience of fast food—crispy fries, juicy burgers, and sweet, fizzy sodas that hit just right. But while you’re biting into that burger, have you ever wondered why some countries would never dream of serving the same meal? Certain ingredients that are completely legal and commonplace here…

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Qatar GP

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

The Independent UK

Man mauled by bear in Japan while using public toilet

Security guard survives attack with minor injuries after fighting off bear

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