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SoftBank Group's CEO says $5 trillion a year needed globally to meet AI demand

Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group’s CEO Masayoshi Son has ridiculed people who worry about a bubble in artificial intelligence investments

The Independent UK

Aditya Birla Renewables taps MUFG for $1.5 billion to fund Shell asset buy

Aditya Birla Renewables is securing significant acquisition financing. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is providing $1.5 billion for this deal. This funding will support the purchase of Shell's renewable energy assets. The loan facility has a five-year tenor and is priced competitively. This transaction highlights growing Japanese lender involvement in Indian…

The Economic Times

Japan's largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu hit by cyberattack which forces systems to be shut down

Nihon Kotsu suffers malware attack, but there's no evidence of data exfiltration yet.

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Japan Warns Russia There Is No Easy Way Around Jet Fuel Sanctions Amid Aviation Crackdown

Japan reinforces sanctions on Russian aviation fuel exports, aiming to curb Moscow's access to critical supplies amid ongoing international restrictions following the Ukraine invasion.

International Business Times UK

Japan's Nikkei rallies on bargain-hunting, Kospi recovery

Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Tuesday, reversing an earlier slide. Bargain-buying and a recovery in South Korea's Kospi supported the market's upward movement. Higher oil prices and central bank policy remained key concerns for investors globally. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reached an all-time high, boosting the banking sector. Shiseido…

The Economic Times

Millie Bobby Brown transformed after meditating with monks

Millie Bobby Brown overcame a three-month anxiety attack after meditating with monks in Japan.

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Japan often classifies curry rice as a Western-style dish, but the real story begins in India

Japanese curry rice, a popular comfort food, has a history rooted in Indian spice-rich dishes. The British adapted these Indian recipes, simplifying spice blends and thickening sauces for their empire. Curry arrived in Japan through the Royal Navy during the Meiji era, which was modernizing its military. The Japanese navy…

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Japan's silent movies had one feature Hollywood never did, and it changed the entire theatre experience

Japanese cinemas featured benshi, live narrators who voiced characters and explained plots. These performers drew inspiration from traditional Japanese storytelling methods. Benshi made silent films theatrical events, which audiences greatly enjoyed. Their popularity delayed the adoption of sound films in Japan for years. This unique tradition set Japanese cinema apart…

The Times of India

Japan is surrounded by some of the world's richest seas, yet imports much of the seafood on its dinner tables

Japan's seafood paradox is striking: despite being surrounded by productive waters, the country imports nearly half of its seafood supply. Domestic production has dwindled over the decades due to industry challenges, and younger generations are less inclined to prepare and enjoy seafood. Currently, Japan's self-sufficiency for fish and shellfish hovers…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: "My opinion is that politicians should be humble in the face of history. And whenever history is a matter of debate, it…" - a thoughtful reflection reminds us that history deserves humility, evidence and careful scholarship, not political convenience

Shinzo Abe believed politicians should be humble regarding history. He stated that historians and experts should handle debated historical issues. Abe's own record on wartime conduct faced criticism from historians. This highlights a gap between his stated principle and actions. His words remind us that history requires careful scholarship, not…

The Times of India

Japan’s space agency reaches significant milestone after rocket landing

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The Independent UK

Japan lands SpaceX-style reusable rocket for first time

Test flight comes just one day after China successfully landed its own reusable rocket

The Independent UK

Japan introduced black bass in 1925 to improve sport fishing, but scientists now say the invasive predators transformed Lake Biwa and drove native fish into decline

Japan introduced North American black bass for tourism, which disrupted native ecosystems. These predatory fish aggressively hunted endemic species, causing significant population declines. The ecological damage threatened ancient freshwater habitats and traditional fisheries. Authorities classified the fish as invasive, restricting their spread and implementing removal efforts. Restoring the lakes now…

The Times of India

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far

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

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Cult compact cameras make up 40% of Japan's Top 10 sales chart as Sony's newest flagship fails to get to No.1

Award-winning compact cameras from Fujifilm, Canon and Ricoh outperform many newer mirrorless rivals. Here's why these point-and-shoot models continue to dominate sales

France 24

Iran: Rising regional power or too weak to make peace?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 13: Papers analyse Iran's strategy against the United States. In Japan, a quiet refuge has emerged for Russian spies. And finally, the story of a dog and its "emotional support duck"...

The Times of India

Japan's newspaper-printed solar cells could turn almost any surface into a power generator

For decades, solar power has largely meant one thing: rigid silicon panels fixed to rooftops or spread across vast solar farms. Japan is pursuing a very different idea. Instead of heavy glass modules, researchers and manufacturers are developing ultra-thin, flexible solar cells that can be produced using high-speed printing techniques…

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How to get tickets for Japan’s famous West Express Ginga summer sleeper train

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One of Japan's coolest retailers just turned classic Disney cartoons into stylish everyday essentials

Seven Urban Research labels reinterpret classic Disney animated shorts with understated clothing, bags and accessories

The Economic Times

China lodges protest as Japan joins 13 nations backing South China Sea ruling

China lodged a formal protest after Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling. Fourteen countries, including Japan, supported the tribunal's decision on maritime claims. Beijing accused Japan of interfering and undermining regional stability. China maintains its sovereignty over the South China Sea waters. The ruling rejected China's expansive claims under the nine-dash…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei closes lower as oil price jump dims corporate outlook

Japan's Nikkei share average closed lower as oil prices rose due to renewed Middle East conflict. Investors weighed the corporate outlook amid increasing costs and the start of earnings season. Chip-related stocks dragged the Nikkei lower, influenced by South Korea's benchmark index. Memory maker Kioxia tanked significantly after a high-profile…

The Economic Times

Satwik-Chirag return to spearhead India's campaign at Japan Open

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead the contingent. They aim to continue their winning momentum after a recent title victory. Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu will spearhead the singles challenge for the nation. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening match against a strong opponent.…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan pension fund strategy may redraw global bond and currency markets

Japan’s plan to encourage its massive public pension funds to increase allocations to domestic assets has sparked expectations of a major shift in global capital flows. The move could support the yen, boost demand for Japanese government bonds and potentially reduce overseas asset purchases by Japanese institutions. While markets reacted…

The Economic Times

Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be mined

Scientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This "invisible gold" is locked inside pyrite and requires advanced techniques to detect. The discovery occurred in an active underwater volcanic region off the coast of Japan. This finding renews interest in deep-sea mining while also…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hit in fresh wave of Russian attacks after Putin vows ‘powerful’ response

Attacks come as Zelensky and allies vow to use war-tested Kyiv's defence to protect Europe against Russian ballistic missiles

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