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The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns September 20

We had such a good time last year we decided this should be an annual trip.

PC Gamer

Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years for misconduct

David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.

Euronews

How a Walk Up Britain's Highest Mountain Turned Into a Life-or-Death Rescue for One Labrador

A Labrador was rescued from Ben Nevis after ingesting discarded cannabis, prompting warnings about litter dangers on hiking trails. The dog made a full recovery thanks to quick action by rescuers.

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‘It’s absurdly welcoming’: why I do parkrun

After 356 parkruns, our writer shares the joys of being a perfectly average runner. Plus, top tips for sleeping in a heatwave and cool boxes for camping

The Guardian - UK

Rescuers who saved dog from Ben Nevis after it ‘ate cannabis’ thanked by owner

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The Independent UK

Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to help Tokyo last weekend

The Independent UK

China summons Japan envoy over South China Sea row

China asserts its control over the South China Sea waters. Thirteen nations and Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling against China's claims. Beijing summoned Japan's envoy, accusing Tokyo of regional instability. The ruling declared China's expansive claims legally baseless under international law. Nations urged peaceful dispute resolution and adherence to international…

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Labrador rescued after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ on Ben Nevis hike

Owner Christina Bluhme feared the worst after Tokyo began to lose consciousness while climbing the UK’s tallest mountain

The Guardian - UK

Labrador rescued on Ben Nevis after 'ingesting cannabis' on hiking trail

A BLACK labrador named Tokyo has made a full recovery after being stretchered off of Ben Nevis by mountain rescue last week.

The National (Scotland)

South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

TOKYO - ⁠China's ⁠expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, ‌Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th ⁠anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.

Bangkok Post

Japan city restricts mosque prayer, sparking multicultural debate

KYODO — A decision by a city near Tokyo to bar a mosque from holding a longstanding outdoor prayer session in one of its parks has triggered debate over multicultural coexistence in Japan, with questions raised over whether officials had sufficient grounds for the move.

Bangkok Post

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

The Independent UK

Sega’s $5M investment saved Nvidia in 1996, now Jensen Huang is heading to Tokyo to mark 30 years of partnership — Akihabara event will include a GeForce RTX 5090 FE lottery, an RTX Spark presentation, and more

Nvidia and Sega have scheduled an event next week to celebrate their history and longstanding friendship.

Tom’s Hardware

With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon

TOKYO — ⁠Japanese moon transport company ispace said on Wednesday it would start a new, lower-cost lunar cargo business ‌using the Starship heavy rocket and moon lander developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Bangkok Post

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The Guardian - UK

Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House

When Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born, resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar

Guitar World

Telecaster maple latte, anyone? Fender has launched its first standalone coffee shop in Japan

Stratocaster lattes and Six String Burgers are now a thing in downtown Tokyo

The Times of India

East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Economic Times

Yen pinned near 40-year low in test of Tokyo's intervention resolve

The yen weakened further on Tuesday as traders pushed the currency lower. Japanese authorities have not yet intervened to support the yen's value. Meanwhile, U.S. dollar faced pressure as rate hike expectations diminished. Investors are now pricing in fewer Federal Reserve rate increases this year. Focus shifts to the Federal…

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Dollar near two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, embattled yen in focus

The US dollar dipped to a two-week low as markets scaled back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen remains near a 40-year trough, fueling speculation about potential government intervention. While the euro and sterling saw modest gains, traders are closely watching for any moves from…

Bangkok Post

Anime "Crayon Shin-chan" characters featured on manhole covers near Tokyo

Manhole covers featuring characters from the popular manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan were unveiled Sunday in Kasukabe, Saitama prefecture, near Tokyo, where the story is set.

Fortune

'Devin-kun': Japan embraces agents as legacy code and a shrinking workforce create a perfect market for an AI software engineer

Cognition AI opened its first Asia office in Tokyo earlier this year. "The country is running on aging infrastructure with a declining workforce."

The Independent UK

Haruki Murakami’s first novel with female protagonist released at midnight launch in Tokyo

The novel is currently only available in the Japanese language

Bangkok Post

Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge

TOKYO - Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of the bear population following a surge in maulings, an official told AFP on Thursday.

Bored Panda

98 Hilarious Examples Of Getting Lost In Translation That People Saw In Japan (New Pics)

Every country has its strengths and weaknesses. Japan, for example, perfectly blends old traditions with modern innovation and has become one of the strongest nations on Earth. But it does seem to struggle with English. The Facebook group 'Engrish in Japan' is dedicated to all of the unintentionally offensive product…

The Guardian - AU

China has accused Japan of ‘reckless militarism’. What’s behind the latest tensions?

China has denounced Japan’s ‘reckless new militarism’, while Tokyo has protested what it claims are Beijing’s defensive incursions, as relations sour

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