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Rapidus secures $1.7 billion from Japan’s government and private investors for 2nm chip production — company says it is in active discussions with more than 60 potential customers

Under the arrangement, the government will initially hold roughly 10% of Rapidus's voting shares and the majority of its stake in non-voting stock.

Tom’s Hardware

The Five Most Intriguing World Baseball Classic Pool Play Matchups

The World Baseball Classic will begin next week as the tournament looks to provide something special in its sixth iteration.

Sports Illustrated

S&P Futures Slip Amid Risk Aversion, U.S. PPI Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.41% this morning as investors continue to trim exposure to risky assets at the end of a volatile month.

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30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to collect them all

In the years “Pokémon Red” and “Pokémon Green” were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards

The Independent UK

Wait, There's a Type of Japanese Feng Shui? This Is How 'Fusui' Is Different and the Lessons to Learn From It

Centered on creating alignment in living spaces, this design philosophy will lend your home an air of calm

Livingetc

Famed for its 100+ hour anime tactics RPGs, the Disgaea series is getting an action-centric spin-off

Kyouran Makaism released in Japan last month, but will come to the west as Disgaea Mayhem.

PC Gamer

If Your Drawers Are Full and Countertops Are Cluttered, You Need This Smart Japanese-Designed Storage That Instantly Doubles Your Kitchen’s Prep Space

As a New Yorker with a truly tiny kitchen, I don’t impress easily – but this storage-doubling Yamazaki organizer may have done it

Homes & Gardens

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Our favorite Japanese starter repair kits for ceramics, clothes and more

From golden joinery to reinforced stitching, these traditional techniques will make you rethink your relationship with the things you own

The Guardian - US

Mario Tennis Fever Bounces Back in Japanese Charts

Mario claims the second set!

Operation Sports

CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more

We're visiting CP+ 2026 in Japan – the world's biggest photography show – checking out the latest camera gear from Canon, Sony, Sigma and more

TechRadar

Corn Slipping Back on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent gains across the front months on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 cents to $3.96 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 178,000 MT of corn to Japan this morning with 154,000 MT for...

Barchart

The compact camera trend isn’t going away anytime soon, but Japan's experts warn that mirrorless may decline. This is what CIPA is predicting for 2026

CIPA predicts that mirrorless camera shipments may decline in 2026, but compact cameras will continue to grow

Digital Camera World

Where to buy Punch the monkey’s viral orangutan toy for £17.99

The seven-month-old Japanese monkey was abandoned by his mother at birth

The Independent UK

This ultra-exclusive Gerald Charles watch is only sold in Japan and Geneva – but you'll want it

Few watches will be as rare as the new Masterlink Boutique Edition

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Euronews

Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful

An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

Digital Camera World

Canon goes retro! Analog concept camera with optical finder and manual focus is unveiled in Japan

Canon has revealed its retro, box-style Analog Concept Camera with waist-level optical viewfinder at CP+ 2026

The Guardian - AU

Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

Airline to allow members to roll over status credits, which unlock lounge access, priority boarding and baggage allowances

Operation Sports

MLB The Show 26: Adam Jones Officially Confirmed as New Legend

Early access for MLB The Show 26 is quickly approaching, and the updates are coming in fast. The Baltimore Orioles veteran Adam Jones confirmed on Twitter/X that he is going be a part of the The Show 26 roster. Jones spent 11 of 14 MLB seasons wth the Orioles, playing…

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Meet Buddharoid: Japan’s AI-powered robot monk trained in centuries of Buddhist scripture

Named “Buddharoid”, the humanoid robot has been trained on vast Buddhist scriptures and can hold engaging conversations while moving and gesturing like a human priest.

Digital Camera World

This compact camera can't shoot color photos! But that's why it's No.1 in Japan just weeks after launch

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome launched just weeks ago, yet it's the best-selling compact camera in one of the most competitive markets in the world

The Independent UK

Power bank fire on Alaska Airlines flight causes major delay

Flight AS2117 from Wichita to Seattle was forced to divert

The Independent UK

New luxury tourist train launches in Japan connecting visitors to sacred heritage site

Nankai Electric Railways will shuttle visitors to Koyasan from 24 April

International Business Times UK

Punch The Monkey Is No Longer Alone! Japan Zoo Now Gets 6,000 Visitors Daily, All Wanting To See Him

Discover how Punch, the viral Japanese macaque, is transitioning from a plush toy to real social interactions at Ichikawa City Zoo.

The Guardian - AU

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

The Independent UK

Three men hospitalised after crowd crush at Japan’s 500-year-old ‘naked festival’

The 500-year-old festival has long been associated with danger

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