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OpenAI Announces New 'Deep Research' Tool For ChatGPT

US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.

International Business Times

AP PHOTOS: Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck.

The Independent UK

How the real murders behind the hit novel Butter exposed Japanese media misogyny

Japan, 2009. It is a morning in August and, in a parking lot in Saitama – a regional centre about 30kms north of Tokyo – a rental car is spotted with a man lying in the back seat. His name is Yoshiyuki Oide. But it turns out that he’s not…

The Conversation

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Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre ramp

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

AAP

Elderly Driver Trapped In Tokyo Sinkhole Sparks Infrastructure Concerns

A sinkhole incident near Tokyo traps a truck driver, highlighting infrastructure challenges in Japan and the importance of maintenance.

Top News

Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days

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Two top coaches to train elite Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Two prominent coaches, Jamaica's Jerry Lee Holness and Germany's Ronald Wiegel, will be training Indian athletes in the present Olympic cycle. Their initial assignment will be the forthcoming World Championships in Tokyo, and subsequently the Asian Games in 2026.

The Times of India

Cult classic racing series returns 18 years after its once-final entry on Xbox 360 to 95% overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews

Tokyo Xtreme Racer is still impressing driving fans decades later

GamesRadar

I'm not even a car guy, but Y2K throwback Tokyo Xtreme Racer '25 looks incredible and has thousands of Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews after 4 days of early access

I am ready to be Xtreme.

PC Gamer

Naoya Inoue delivers vicious knockout of Ye Joon Kim to retain undisputed world titles

‘The Monster’ sets up huge 2025 with a typically devastating early stoppage of late replacement opponent in Tokyo

Evening Standard

How to watch Inoue vs Kim: TV channel and live stream for boxing today

Undisputed super-bantamweight champion is heavy favourite against new opponent in Tokyo

Evening Standard

Most Asian Markets Extend AI-fueled Rally

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.

International Business Times

Travelling in Japan: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gemsxt

Explore Japan's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with our comprehensive travel guide. Stay connected throughout your journey with the best Japan eSIM options for seamless connectivity.

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Markets Rise After Trump AI Pledge But China Tariff Fears Return

Software investment giant SoftBank soared more than 10 percent -- leading Tokyo-listed chipmakers higher -- after the American president said it was included in a new $500-billion venture to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence in the United States.

Evening Standard

Inoue vs Kim: Fight time, ring walks, undercard, prediction and latest odds today

‘The Monster’ defends his undisputed super-bantamweight titles against late replacement opponent in Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Panti Bliss: ‘The gays will never forgive me for that’

Irish drag performer and LGBTQ+ activist Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss on Beyoncé, why Australia is so annoying about coffee, and pestering Madonna for a lift

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Traveling in Japan: Discover Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems with Japan eSIM

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The Independent UK

AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Lucy Liu, Tokyo’s tourist problem and Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter speaks

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Space

What's next for the 2 private landers SpaceX just launched toward the moon?

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just launched lunar landers built by Firefly Aerospace and Tokyo-based company ispace. What's next for the two craft?

International Business Times

Japan FM In South Korea For Talks Before Trump Takes Office

Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

How a robot cafe in Tokyo aims to empower – not replace – human workers

Inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji’s robots allow people to work at the Dawn cafe from anywhere in the world – ‘teleportation’ technology that could open up new demographics for Japan’s flatlining economy. Adam Withnall reports from Tokyo

The Independent UK

Eight injured in hammer attack spree at Tokyo university

Police have arrested a 22-year-old female student from the scene, and say it is unclear whether the attack was premeditated

International Business Times

Japan To Give Indonesia High-speed Patrol Boats In Security Deal

Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of competing territorial claims with China.

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