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Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, China shuts ports

TOKYO - Typhoon Dolphin lashed southern Okinawa prefecture in Japan on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast.

Bangkok Post

‘There’s something appealing about your watch not knowing everything about you’: My 10 days in Japan with a Casio’s ‘dumbwatch’ MUDMASTER

Sometimes, the best travel watch is the one that tracks less, lasts longer, and simply feels right on your wrist

In 1915, Japan planned a forest designed to mature over 150 years; 110,000 volunteers later planted 100,000 donated trees

Nestled in Tokyo, the Meiji Jingu Shrine boasts a sprawling forest that was thoughtfully cultivated over a century ago. This verdant space, nurtured by volunteers who planted 100,000 trees, thrives independently from human interference, promoting biodiversity and supporting urban wildlife. Its existence highlights the importance of sustainable ecological efforts and…

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IRCTC launches 10-day all-inclusive Japan tour package from Delhi starting around Rs 3.46 lakh

IRCTC offers a ten-day escorted tour package to Japan departing September sixth. This all-inclusive holiday covers flights, accommodation, visa, meals, and sightseeing across key cities. Travellers will experience Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, including a bullet train journey. The package starts at ₹3,45,999 per person for triple-sharing accommodation. This tour…

The Economic Times

Air India plots Sept flight comeback, to add frequencies to New York, Tokyo, Milan

Air India will restore most curtailed flights starting September 1. The airline is also adding frequencies on several international routes including Additional services will go to Milan, Frankfurt, and Zurich. Melbourne, Tokyo, and New York. These changes follow a sharp rise in fuel prices earlier.

The Economic Times

Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included

IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…

The Economic Times

'Baseless accusations': Beijing protests Japan's assessment of China as 'greatest strategic challenge'

China said it has lodged "serious representations" over Japan's latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its "greatest strategic challenge" and making "brazen comments" on Taiwan.

The Times of India

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What is 'kokushobi'? Japan's new word for extreme heat after soaring temperatures kill lions and overwhelm hospitals

Amidst deadly heat waves, Japan faces a growing crisis marked by significant hospitalizations and loss of life. These soaring temperatures are thwarting recovery initiatives in earthquake-impacted areas. In a heartbreaking occurrence, three lions at a Tokyo zoo succumbed to the heat. In response, officials have issued a heatstroke warning for…

The Times of India

Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out

Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.

Euronews

U.S. and Japan Team Up for Rare Coordinated Intervention to Halt Yen's Slide

Meta description: "The U.S. and Japan made a rare joint bet to rescue the sinking yen — here's what's driving it, and what could unravel it."

Latin Times

Basketball Is Taking Over Everything

Go to pretty much any court in Paris, Tokyo, or Melbourne on a Friday afternoon. You’ll hear the same stuff: sneakers dragging on the court, heavy bass from a portable speaker, and balls slapping against chain-link nets. Basketball wasn't always this huge globally. It used to be mainly an American…

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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

Euronews

Japan Zoo Reveals First-Ever Lion Deaths From Heat as Summer Temperatures Soar

Three lions at a Tokyo zoo died from suspected heatstroke, highlighting concerns about zoo preparedness for rising temperatures as Japan experiences increasingly severe summers.

International Business Times UK

North Korea denounces Japan for firing US-supplied Tomahawk missile

Pyongyang calls Tokyo’s Tomahawk missile test and wargames with US evidence of ‘dangerous military moves’

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Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?

Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.

Inverse

34 Years Later, A Cult Classic Director Is Rebooting The Last Thriller You'd Expect

After two movies from two different directors, 'Bad Lieutenant' is moving to Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Iran warns Trump could start World War III and Europe holds Cueta crisis talks

Iran warns Trump could start World War III amid Strait of Hormuz tensions European nations hold emergency talks amid tensions over Spain’s Ceuta crisis Why plans to transfer crocodiles to an Israeli prison have been halted Air India flight hit by severe turbulence as passengers and crew are injured Three…

The Independent UK

Three lions die at Tokyo zoo as heatwave sweeps Japan

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Bangkok Post

ANA flight makes evasive manoeuvre before landing at Tokyo's Haneda airport

An All Nippon Airways flight from Shanghai made an evasive manoeuvre while approaching Haneda airport around 6am (4am Thailand time) on Tuesday, the company said.

The Independent UK

Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at zoo amid Japan’s ‘cruelly hot days’

Zoo closes lion enclosure as condition of animals worsen

The Economic Times

Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more

The yen maintained intervention-driven gains after joint Tokyo and Washington action. Speculators are wary of rebuilding bearish positions, which supports the currency. The dollar is nursing losses following the yen intervention and falling oil prices. Investors sold the dollar after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold. This week's…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan, US confirm coordinated yen intervention to stem currency slide

Japan's finance ministry confirmed that Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011. The coordinated move underscores both governments' resolve to curb excessive currency volatility, though analysts remain cautious about its long-term impact.

Bangkok Post

Yen leaps, stocks and bonds drop as Japan confirms joint intervention with US

TOKYO - ‌The yen leapt on Monday, while stocks and bonds fell, after Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention with Washington to pull the Japanese currency off four-decade lows.

France 24

Trump says US backed Japanese yen in rare currency intervention

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, describing the move as a "signal of friendship" that would benefit both the US and global economy. The Financial Times reported Washington and Tokyo had jointly backed the yen for the first time in…

The Guardian - US

These sneakers saved my feet from blisters on vacation – and looked cute with every outfit

I learned these chunky yet comfortable Salomon XT-Whispers are the perfect travel shoes on a trip to Japan

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