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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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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

Guitar World

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 Times of India

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…

The Economic Times

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…

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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.

Bangkok Post

'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."

Fortune

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

The novel is currently only available in the Japanese language

The Independent UK

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.

Bangkok Post

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…

Bored Panda

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

The Guardian - AU

The world's top cities to live in, according to Monocle magazine

Lifestyle magazine Monocle has just released its "Quality of Life survey". The ranking isn't based on hard data, but on how cities actually feel to live in. Securing the top spot is the Japanese capital Tokyo, followed by Copenhagen, Lisbon, Vienna and Sydney. Paris comes in at number eight. Monocle…

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I’m A Street Photographer Who Visited Japan And Captured Its Two Very Different Sides (30 Pics)

I went to Japan. And in those ten days, I realised one thing: there is no better country to photograph for someone who does street photography, and not only that. I’ve only just started going through the photos I took, and here I’m sharing a small selection, just a small…

The Economic Times

Japan visa rules push out foreign residents

Japan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samjhana. Despite labor shortages, stricter business manager visa requirements, like a massive capital increase, are forcing many to consider leaving. This comes amid growing anti-immigration sentiment and concerns over overtourism, leaving families like Samjhana's…

Euronews

Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms

The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action by Tokyo to halt a slide that record intervention and higher interest rates have so far failed to stop.

The Economic Times

Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slump

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signals. The sharp decline has fuelled growing speculation that Tokyo could be edging closer to direct intervention to support the currency.

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The Economic Times

Yen hits 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention

The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation of government intervention. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due to a significant interest rate gap with the US. All eyes are now on upcoming US jobs data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's rate hike…

The Independent UK

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese companies it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise

The Economic Times

The Japan-India Summit: Strategy maturing into substance

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India signals a deepening economic partnership, focusing on resilient supply chains and high-tech manufacturing. The summit highlights a strong alignment between political will and commercial needs, aiming to redefine global supply chains. Discussions will center on semiconductor interdependence, energy security, and next-generation mobility,…

The Economic Times

Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes may follow, will Mount Fuji erupt?

Earthquake today: Japan is prone to quakes and tsunami. A series of quakes have hit lately, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck on Thursday in the area close to Sunday's quake.

International Business Times UK

Kendall Jenner Allegedly Hides Jacob Elordi From 'Kardashian Machine' as Relationship Gets Serious

Kendall Jenner is reportedly 'crazy' about Jacob Elordi and trying to shield him from the 'Kardashian machine' as their fast-deepening romance stretches from LA to Hawaii, Tokyo and Australia.

The National (Scotland)

Forgotten defender becomes latest Celtic exit after making just one appearance

Inamura has left Celtic to join FC Tokyo, both clubs have announced.

Creative Bloq

This Japanese graphic adventure is like playing a 90s anime on the cusp of the end of the world

Rain98 director Shoon T on recreating 1998 in a perpetually raining Tokyo.

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