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On September 2, 1945, two Japanese officials signed the surrender document in a 23-minute ceremony. They were later convicted of war crimes

The formal end of Japan's war took place on September 2, 1945, during a historic signing ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This pivotal surrender marked the culmination of years of brutal conflict, with different nations commemorating this date in varying ways each year. Following the surrender, Japan…

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French-Saudi ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park puzzles Japanese manga fans

Plans to build a manga-themed park outside Paris have sparked excitement in France, one of the first Western countries to fall in love with Akira Toriyama’s iconic “Dragon Ball” franchise. Saudi bankrolling of the project, however, and the lack of response from Japanese licence holders, have raised eyebrows among experts…

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Viral Video Of Japanese Women Enjoying The Countryside Sparks Intense Debate About Western Beauty Standards

“And then they tell me I'm exaggerating when I say that the future is Asian, more like Japanese…”

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Asian countries boost international student recruitment as US, UK, Canada, Australia tighten rules

Asian nations are increasing international student recruitment as Western countries tighten rules. China, Japan, and South Korea are expanding their higher education targets significantly. These Asian hubs offer lower costs and improving academic quality to attract students. However, retaining graduates presents a major challenge for these emerging destinations. Success hinges…

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Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flows

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Japanese institutional investors could reduce their overseas bond exposure.

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Mitsubishi Pajero SUV unveiled with 2.4L clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque, mated to a new 8-speed automatic gearbox

Mitsubishi Pajero 2026: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the fully redesigned all-new Pajero SUV as its new-generation flagship, powered by a 2.4-litre clean diesel engine producing 480 Nm of torque paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The model will launch first in Thailand, followed by Japan and Australia within fiscal…

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Why are global bond yields surging to multi-decade highs?

Global government borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as inflation persists. Bond yields in major economies like the United States and Japan have sharply increased. Renewed oil price gains and substantial government debt add to market pressures. Higher borrowing costs impact households, businesses, and government finances significantly. Investors watch for…

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Explained: How multi-decade high global bond yields spell caution for Indian stock market investors

Global bond yields are surging as oil-driven inflation, rising debt, heavy AI borrowing and hawkish central-bank expectations unsettle markets. With US, Japanese and Indian yields climbing, the bond selloff is spilling into equities and emerging markets. For India, higher oil prices could add to imported inflation, pressure the rupee, lift…

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Asian Games cricket teams to get hotels amid facility concerns

Cricket players at the Asian Games will receive hotel accommodation, unlike other athletes. This decision comes after concerns were raised by Sri Lankan officials regarding facilities. Organizers are using a mix of accommodations, including a cruise ship and containers. Japanese cricket officials stated they had limited preparation time for the…

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Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stability

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustained economic growth, stronger financial-sector soundness and policy measures supporting development. India grew 7.7% in real terms in FY2026, while its fiscal deficit narrowed and banking-sector asset quality…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as BOJ hawkish signals fuel rate-hike bets

Japanese government bonds extended their selloff on Wednesday as hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan strengthened expectations of a near-term rate hike. The five-year JGB yield hit a record 2.295%, while the 10-year yield rose to 3.01%, as investors also weighed rising global yields, higher government borrowing and fiscal…

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Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer

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$Uniqlo’s new wool-blend Balmacaan looks like a £1,700 Japanese designer coat from Mr Porter at a fraction of the price$

Uniqlo’s new wool-blend Balmacaan looks like a £1,700 Japanese designer coat from Mr Porter at a fraction of the price

The longline wool-blend overcoat is one of the more interesting additions to Uniqlo’s new-season menswear

Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda signals fresh rate hike discussion at September meeting

The Bank of Japan is set to debate a September rate hike as Governor Kazuo Ueda signals that policymakers will closely assess rising inflation risks, the weak yen and global economic conditions. Markets are increasingly pricing in a rate increase, with Japanese bond yields climbing to multi-decade highs.

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17-year-old Aditi Paudel becomes Japan’s first literacy ambassador among 900 people from 101 countries; reveals how a childhood memory with her grandfather sparked her love of reading

Literacy ambassador Aditi Paudel: Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old student, has become Japan’s first literacy ambassador. She champions reading and education, drawing on her unique background and personal experiences. Paudel aims to empower young people and promote literacy globally. Her work also addresses declining reading habits and the potential impact of…

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Uday Kotak warns of 'roller coaster' ride in interest rate markets

Japan’s 10-year bond yield crossing 3% and rising US yields are raising concerns over tighter global liquidity, higher inflation and interest rates. Veteran banker Uday Kotak warned that central banks may have to expand their balance sheets, potentially pushing short-term rates higher and making global interest-rate markets more volatile.

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What Indian Hair Oiling Routines Get Right, And the One Step That Causes Breakage

The ritual is older than your grandmother's grandmother, and it mostly worksWeekly oiling has been a fixture of Indian hair care for centuries, and the science behind it holds up. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science found that coconut oil, the base of most traditional champi…

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Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

The dollar rose significantly on Wednesday due to climbing oil prices prompted by renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which rattled global markets. In addition, increasing Treasury yields fueled expectations of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Although recent economic reports underperformed, the market's outlook shifted positively towards…

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Global Market Today: Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.8% in early trading as South Korea's KOSPI ‌dropped 3% on ⁠the ⁠open and Japan's Nikkei 225 sank 2.2%. S&P 500 e-mini futures were flat.

France 24

Global bond selloff deepens as US launches fresh attacks on Iran

Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3 percent for the first time since 1996. The deepening global selloff comes amid fears over rising inflation and concern over mounting government debt, which in the…

The Conversation

Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art

Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings. These evolved into the infinity rooms and polka-dotted pumpkins that became social media phenomena decades later and the focus of her legacy…

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Dollar Firms on Rising T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Tuesday. Soaring T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and pushed the dollar higher. Also, Tuesday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high raised inflation expectations, which could potentially persuade the Fed to raise interest...

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Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justice

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences decisions and opportunities in life. It critiques situations where financial power outweighs fairness and impartiality. The proverb's enduring relevance highlights ongoing debates about economic inequality. Modern usage acknowledges this…

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How to watch PlayStation State of Play September 2026

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The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

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