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Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool

Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches

The Guardian - UK

Asian stocks slip, tracking Wall Street losses, and Iran war doubts push oil higher

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, apart from Tokyo, and oil prices have extended gains as talks on ending the war with Iran were stalled

The Independent UK

Forget nostalgia, modern pixel art is more than retro gaming

How Hattori Graphics, the Tokyo-based artist and animator behind Romeo is a Dead Man, is turning pixels into art.

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Japan Airlines fuel surcharge tops £250 as shortages bite

Exclusive: Passengers can almost halve the London-Tokyo fare by flying Etihad via Abu Dhabi – but will be going against Foreign Office advice

The Independent UK

Tokyo court rules movie and anime 'spoiler articles' are copyright infringement in landmark criminal case — detailed, monetized plot summaries land man in Japanese prison

The Tokyo District Court has ruled that "spoiler articles" that describe the plot of a movie/show in detail now count as copyright infringement. The prosecution argued that these articles are "adaptations" made without permission, and that they earn ad revenue, further taking away fair compensation for IP holders.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.

Euronews

I Tried Nissan's Hands-Free Driving Tech in Tokyo—It's The Real Deal

Hands-free driving isn't a new concept. Japan has been working on autonomy since the 1970s, when engineers developed computer-controlled cars that would follow pre-determined white lines at a whopping 20 miles per hour. Not exactly practical, but it was the first step toward full autonomy nonetheless.

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Cooper to warn of dangerous precedent of any Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary is expected to focus on UK–Japan co-operation amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty during a trip to Tokyo.

Evening Standard

Would you work with a joke-cracking robot? Japan tries to catch up with China’s humanoids

At Japan’s first robotics expo, Tokyo turns to ‘physical AI’ as China and the US dominate robot manufacturing

Euronews

Jennifer Lawrence just swapped out her go-to Sambas for a new adidas pair – and I'm convinced they’re going to be the ‘it’ trainer for spring

With a sleek, low-profile design, they play perfectly into this season’s shoe trends

Woman & Home

As Akira heads back to the big screen, the anime masterpiece hasn't lost any impact almost 40 years later

Big Screen Spotlight | Katsuhiro Ôtomo's cyberpunk trailblazer is still the standard-bearer for big-screen anime

Total Film

I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles

If you're heading to Tokyo soon, be sure to add this place to your list

What Hi-Fi?

Akira returns to cinemas – why the legendary anime demands a rewatch

The classic 1988 anime Akira returns to cinema screens on April 17. Set in a dystopian neo-Tokyo, it is one of the few pieces of cyberpunk manga which has translated well onto the screen. Its ultimate message is disturbing: we are no better or worse than the elites who are…

The Conversation

28 Years Later, The Most Exciting New Godzilla Sequel Brings The Kaiju Back To New York

Godzilla stomps his way from Tokyo to New York City in 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' the latest kaiju blockbuster from director Takashi Yamazaki.

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International Business Times UK

Kanye West Labelled 'Absentee Dad' After Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Take Tokyo by Storm with Kids

Kanye West is reportedly reeling over photos of Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton holidaying in Tokyo with her children, as insiders brand him an 'absentee dad' and long‑running tensions over custody and co‑parenting flare up again.

Euronews

Iconic hotels made famous by film and TV shows

From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles.

International Business Times UK

Why Kanye West's Alleged Obsession With Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Is 'Massively Turning Off' Bianca Censori

A recent Tokyo outing involving Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton and three of Kardashian's children has prompted fresh claims about Kanye West's reaction and Bianca Censori's frustration.

Fashion Times

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Celebrity Style: Every Red Carpet Fashion Look So Far

From cerulean Saint Laurent to Schiaparelli fringe, the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' premiere tour is a celebrity style masterclass. See every red carpet fashion look.

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The Times of India

A man who arrived in 1954 at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from a country that doesn’t exist

In July 1954, an international traveller at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport initiated one of the most significant ontological anomalies in contemporary folklore known to man. His documentation was all in perfect order, but his passport was issued to him by a country that does not have a border or territory today.…

International Business Times UK

Is Kim Kardashian To Blame For Lewis Hamilton's Loss? Racer Reportedly Fears 'Kardashian Curse' Is Wrecking F1 Career

Lewis Hamilton is reportedly wrestling with talk of a 'Kardashian curse' after finishing sixth at the Japanese GP, as rumours swirl that his relationship with Kim Kardashian is affecting his F1 form.

International Business Times UK

Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: Rumoured Couple's 'Happy Family' Photos Allegedly Set Kanye West Off

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have sparked dating rumours following a 'happy family' trip to Tokyo with Kim's children. Insiders claim Kanye West is 'set off' by the images amid the Kim Kardashian Kanye West custody battle. Read the latest on Lewis Hamilton's F1 news 2026 and Kanye's reaction.

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

Windows Central

Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

PC Gamer

Forza Horizon 6's Japan map is the series' best yet

But the new instalment otherwise plays it comically safe.

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