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Japan Zoo Reveals First-Ever Lion Deaths From Heat as Summer Temperatures Soar

Three lions at a Tokyo zoo died from suspected heatstroke, highlighting concerns about zoo preparedness for rising temperatures as Japan experiences increasingly severe summers.

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North Korea denounces Japan for firing US-supplied Tomahawk missile

Pyongyang calls Tokyo’s Tomahawk missile test and wargames with US evidence of ‘dangerous military moves’

The Independent UK

Which cities in Japan are candidates to become the 'second capital'?

Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why these contenders are worth adding to your travel bucket list.

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34 Years Later, A Cult Classic Director Is Rebooting The Last Thriller You'd Expect

After two movies from two different directors, 'Bad Lieutenant' is moving to Tokyo.

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Bulletin world briefing: Iran warns Trump could start World War III and Europe holds Cueta crisis talks

Iran warns Trump could start World War III amid Strait of Hormuz tensions European nations hold emergency talks amid tensions over Spain’s Ceuta crisis Why plans to transfer crocodiles to an Israeli prison have been halted Air India flight hit by severe turbulence as passengers and crew are injured Three…

The Independent UK

Three lions die at Tokyo zoo as heatwave sweeps Japan

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ANA flight makes evasive manoeuvre before landing at Tokyo's Haneda airport

An All Nippon Airways flight from Shanghai made an evasive manoeuvre while approaching Haneda airport around 6am (4am Thailand time) on Tuesday, the company said.

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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at zoo amid Japan’s ‘cruelly hot days’

Zoo closes lion enclosure as condition of animals worsen

The Independent UK

Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more

The yen maintained intervention-driven gains after joint Tokyo and Washington action. Speculators are wary of rebuilding bearish positions, which supports the currency. The dollar is nursing losses following the yen intervention and falling oil prices. Investors sold the dollar after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold. This week's…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan, US confirm coordinated yen intervention to stem currency slide

Japan's finance ministry confirmed that Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011. The coordinated move underscores both governments' resolve to curb excessive currency volatility, though analysts remain cautious about its long-term impact.

The Economic Times

Yen leaps, stocks and bonds drop as Japan confirms joint intervention with US

TOKYO - ‌The yen leapt on Monday, while stocks and bonds fell, after Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention with Washington to pull the Japanese currency off four-decade lows.

Bangkok Post

Trump says US backed Japanese yen in rare currency intervention

President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, describing the move as a "signal of friendship" that would benefit both the US and global economy. The Financial Times reported Washington and Tokyo had jointly backed the yen for the first time in…

France 24

These sneakers saved my feet from blisters on vacation – and looked cute with every outfit

I learned these chunky yet comfortable Salomon XT-Whispers are the perfect travel shoes on a trip to Japan

The Guardian - US

Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen: Report

Japan's Finance Minister plans to reveal a cooperation with Washington regarding currency market interventions aimed at arresting the yen's drastic decline to levels not seen in 40 years. Sources suggest that both nations have engaged in yen-buying strategies, marking their first collaborative effort since 2011. The operation is ongoing, as…

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Japan’s new intelligence bureau is here; Why Tokyo is rethinking how it deals with China, Russia and North Korea

Japan is launching a new National Intelligence Bureau to centralize its intelligence gathering. This significant reform addresses growing security threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. The bureau will coordinate information from various government agencies for better analysis. Japan also considers stronger counterespionage laws and a potential foreign intelligence service.…

The Economic Times

Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision

The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve's inflation stance. Japan conducted yen-buying intervention, pulling the currency from four-decade lows. The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady at one percent. Analysts anticipate…

International Business Times UK

Japanese Yen Rockets Against US Dollar Amid Suspected Tokyo Market Intervention

The Japanese yen surged against the US dollar, likely due to an unannounced market intervention by Tokyo authorities, marking its largest single-day gain since 2022 amid high trading volumes.

Bangkok Post

Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades

TOKYO - The number of Japanese people living in the country has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, government data showed Wednesday, as the nation confronts a low birth rate and an ageing society.

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In 2010, scientists found a slime mold that designed transport networks like Tokyo's rail system

Slime mold Tokyo rail system: Scientists discovered slime mold creates efficient transport networks. This organism's natural behavior resembles Tokyo's railway system. The slime mold connects food sources using short, adaptable routes. Researchers modeled this behavior for future transport system designs.

Bangkok Post

Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

TOKYO - Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured more than 100.

Bangkok Post

7.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu region

TOKYO - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and leaving some people trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.

Bangkok Post

‘Appy marriages’: AI helps more Japanese to wed

TOKYO - A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 to lift Japan’s low birth rate, according to official data.

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A new Hello Kitty ‘hotel’ in Tokyo allows guests to check-in but not stay

At this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach zone, but can’t stay the night.

Autosport

DS Penske had key to success in Formula E Tokyo E-Prix

At the end of a mad race, the two DS Penske drivers secured some well-deserved points. After coming close to victory, Taylor Barnard finished ninth and Maximilian Guenther 10th

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