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Ex-coach Jones no driver for Wallabies in Japan clash

Skipper Harry Wilson say the Wallabies don't need to focus on polarising coach Eddie Jones for extra motivation to beat Japan in their rugby Test in Tokyo.

AAP

Optical drive demand surges amid Windows 10 retirement — Japanese users switching to Windows 11 are buying up Blu-ray drives

Windows 10 reaching end-of-life has apparently breathed new life into optical disc drives, which have seen a sudden rise in demand in shops across Tokyo. People upgrading to Windows 11 want internal Blu-Ray (BD-R) disc drives to continue using their physical media, even if they're being forced to upgrade systems.

Tom’s Hardware

Weather tracker: Japanese islands struck by two successive typhoons

Typhoon Nakri sweeps through Izu Islands off Tokyo, a week after Halong, causing damage and disruption

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Japan PM Hopeful Avoids War Shrine Visit Amid Political Wrangle

The new head of Japan's ruling party Sanae Takaichi avoided visiting a controversial Tokyo war shrine on Friday, as political wrangling intensifies over her bid to become prime minister.

International Business Times

Emma Raducanu calls time on 2025 season after health struggles

The British No1 has withdrawn from upcoming tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong

Evening Standard

Emma Raducanu ends 2025 season early after physical issues in recent matches

The British number one will not play in tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong

The Independent UK

Asian Stocks Pare Tariff-led Losses, Tokyo Hit By Political Turmoil

Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil.

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I ran 60 miles in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo — here are my pros and cons

The Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is an impressive carbon plate racing shoe, but I prefer the other super-shoes in the Asics range.

Tom’s Guide

I skied Japan’s most and least westernised resorts – this is what I found

The Japanese ski resort of Niseko draws tourists from across the globe with its towering peaks and legendary powder snow, but far fewer foreign skiers head to lesser-known Shiga Kogen ski area in the centre of the country – Annabel Grossman straps on her skis to try both

The Independent UK

When is Chicago Marathon 2025? Schedule, times, elite fields and prize money

Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s race

The Independent UK

Typhoon hits Japanese islands south of Tokyo with heavy rain

Heavy rain from a typhoon has hit a chain of Japanese islands south of Tokyo

The Independent UK

Tokyo-Listed SoftBank Shares Climb 13% After ABB Robotics Deal Boosts Outlook

Tokyo-listed shares of SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) jumped as much as 13% after the Japanese giant agreed to acquire Swiss engineering firm ABB‘s (OTC:ABBNY) Robotics unit in a deal valued at $5.4 billion.

Benzinga

Tokyo Stocks Hit New Record As Asian Markets Extend Global Rally

Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

International Business Times

Stocks Surge in Tokyo Following Election of Japan's First Female PM-Elect Takaichi

Japanese stocks jumped after Sanae Takaichi's election as LDP leader, sending the Nikkei to fresh highs and weakening the yen. Investors are betting on expanded fiscal stimulus and looser monetary policy under her era.

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Tokyo Soars, Yen Sinks After Takaichi Win On Mixed Day For Asia

Tokyo stocks surged more than four percent to a record high Monday and the yen sank on bets that the new leader of Japan's ruling party will embark on a new era of loose monetary policy to kickstart the country's economy.

The Guardian - UK

Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs to miss Oasis tour leg for cancer treatment

Rhythm guitarist to skip gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney to receive prostate treatment

Reason

Review: A Godzilla Movie About Bureaucracy

In Shin Godzilla, scientists must cut through red tape to save Tokyo.

International Business Times

Tech Fans Tokyo Rally On Broadly Positive Day For Asian Markets

A surge in tech firms helped Tokyo's Nikkei lead most Asian equities higher on Friday as investors headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note, with US rate-cut hopes out-muscling concerns about a government shutdown.

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17 Extraordinary Restrooms In Tokyo That Make Public Spaces Beautiful

As part of the ambitious “Tokyo Toilet” project, 16 world-renowned architects and designers reimagined 17 restrooms, turning them into architectural landmarks.

Bored Panda

17 Public Restrooms In Tokyo That Redefine Design And Creativity

As part of the ambitious “Tokyo Toilet” project, 16 world-renowned architects and designers reimagined 17 restrooms, turning them into architectural landmarks.

Motorsport

Yuki Tsunoda laughs off "pretty bad" Apex Legends cameo at Tokyo Game Show

Yuki Tsunoda admits his Apex Legends cameo at Tokyo Game Show was “pretty bad”

The Conversation

Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan

When Shohei Ohtani stepped onto the field at the Tokyo Dome in March 2025, he wasn’t just playing a game – he was carrying forward more than 100 years of baseball ties between the U.S. and Japan.

The Guardian - UK

Alcaraz wraps up seventh title from nine finals with Japan Open win over Fritz

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a spirited fight from a physically hampered Taylor Fritz to triumph at the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz gives special credit to ‘best physio in the world’ after winning Japan Open title

Alcaraz recovered from a major injury scare in his first match of the tournament to win his eighth title of the season in Tokyo

The Independent UK

From London to Manila, world’s biggest cities face alarming rise in heatwaves

Nine cities, including Washington, Tokyo, Cairo and Johannesburg, registered record numbers of very hot days last year

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