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Used camera gear is one of the most popular sellers on eBay Japan, second only to this category

Cameras are the second most-popular secondhand items exported from eBay Japan sellers, a new report shows

Digital Camera World · Aug 31

Flower Mountain’s latest sneakers bring Sashiko stitching and Japanese canvas to the trail

The footwear brand’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection combines outdoor-inspired silhouettes with traditional textile techniques

T3 · Aug 31

PlayStation announces State of Play for this week featuring "an extended look" at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Immediately followed by State of Play Japan, too

GamesRadar · Aug 31

He worked as the green ranger in 'Power Rangers', then used the experience to rob 43 homes as the 'Spider-Man thief'

After suffering an injury, Yasutomo Ihara—a former Green Ranger stunt performer—found himself lured into a life of crime. He became notorious for orchestrating multiple burglaries across Japan, employing his unique skills. Authorities arrested Ihara in 2014, discovering he had stolen items worth around seventy-seven thousand dollars. Consequently, he was sentenced…

The Times of India · Aug 31

In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth

Teeth unearthed in Osaka have unveiled a diverse dietary landscape of commoners, revealing that their dental calculus held traces of proteins from fish, mammals, and plants. This discovery suggests that they enjoyed access to a variety of foods, including terrestrial meats, thanks to Osaka's strategic position as a distribution center.…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Why the head of Taiwan’s stock exchange wants you to look past TSMC—and embrace the ‘technology island’

Taiwan overtook India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market in May, and yet two-fifths of that value comes from TSMC.

Fortune · Aug 31

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 2% as rate hike expectations weigh on sentiment

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2% on Monday as expectations of rate hikes by major central banks weighed on sentiment. The index was also pressured by Wall Street losses and rising bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike next month, while higher domestic rates could support financial stocks.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Trump aims at Canada. Toyota and Honda could pay the bill

Proposed US tariffs could significantly impact Canadian auto production lines. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda face potential production cuts due to these tariffs. These companies rely heavily on the United States as their largest market. The tariffs may force a major shift in global automotive supply chains. Automakers are now…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Why was Mexican Andy banned from KICK? Japan IRL stream sparks backlash over alleged harassment

Mexican Andy's KICK channel faced suspension following an IRL stream from Japan that raised eyebrows. A video surfaced showing him touching a woman, leading to her resistance and an ensuing spat with his cameraman. Although KICK has yet to clarify the ban's cause, this incident has sparked discussions on the…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Why the first Chinese mirrorless cameras will massively disrupt the market — and why that's a good thing

Want one of the best mirrorless cameras? Chances are it'll come from Japan. But a new superpower is rising up in the camera industry.

TechRadar · Aug 30