5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo AAP · Jun 16
METI-Supported Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship Opens Applications for 2026 Program TOKYO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now open for the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), a program sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), with Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., serving as the Program Secretariat. The program aims to connect talented students and… AAP · Jun 16
Sorry, Adidas Sambas—Sofia Richie Grainge’s Tokyo Sneakers Prove the It Shoe Has Evolved She's a sucker for the designer collaborations. Marie Claire · Jun 15
'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral video A viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for traffic when the lights change. This display of civic responsibility has garnered global admiration, with many contrasting it with less orderly celebrations elsewhere. The clip highlights Japan's reputation… The Economic Times · Jun 15
'Forza Horizon 6' Guide: Where to Find Tokyo City Treasure Hunt Some players are still lost in finding the treasure hunt in "Forza Horizon 6." Fret not anymore, as this guide will help you search this Tokyo-based event. Player One · Jun 15
British pole vaulter Molly Caudery ends 2026 season after emergency spinal surgery The surgery has brought an abrupt end to the 26-year-old’s season after an excellent start to the year The Independent UK · Jun 13
CLSA set to vanish as brand after 40 years in Asian brokerage: Report Hong Kong-based CLSA will be rebranded under Citic Securities from 2027, ending a brokerage brand known for its distinctive culture and strong presence across Asian financial markets. The move reflects Citic's effort to integrate CLSA more closely into its institutional framework. The Economic Times · Jun 13
Japan's love-hate relationship with bears This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming… France 24 · Jun 12
Farewell to David Hockney and Marilyn Monroe at 100 His career spanned London's swinging '60s, the counter-culture of 1970s Los Angeles and the bucolic calm of springtime in Normandy. David Hockney was a master painter of portraits and landscapes, injecting riotous colour into canvases that hang in collections from New York to Tokyo. We take a look back at… France 24 · Jun 12
Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area Revised plan aims to halve loss of life and property by installing seismic circuit-breakers in all homes by 2035 The Independent UK · Jun 12
Warburg Pincus to acquire Japan's J.S.B. in over $1 billion deal, source says US private equity firm Warburg Pincus is preparing to buy Japanese student housing provider J.S.B. The deal is valued at over one billion dollars. Warburg Pincus has already secured agreements with J.S.B.'s major shareholders. This move marks Warburg Pincus' first take-private deal in Japan since establishing its Tokyo office. The… The Economic Times · Jun 12
I found the peaceful heart of Japan less than two hours away from Tokyo In search of a restorative break, Sophie Dickinson swerved the country’s capital and explored the traditional ryokans in the foothills of Mount Fuji The Independent UK · Jun 12
Jacob Elordi Branded 'Arrogant' by Fans in Japan Amid Kendall Jenner Romance News Jacob Elordi's viral Japan clip has split fans over personal space, while renewed attention to his reported romance with Kendall Jenner has only added to the noise. International Business Times UK · Jun 11
How to complete the Tokyo City Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6 A treasure hunt indeed! Destructoid · Jun 11
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Inside Sony’s 10-year quest to build the perfect headphones Sony's 1000X headphones cemented the company as a leader in noise-cancelling technology. But as active noise cancellation becomes commonplace, Alex Lee travelled to Tokyo to discover why Sony is heading in a new direction with the 1000X the collexion
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Delhi-NCR plans Tokyo-like growth: 8 new towns proposed, nearby city travel to reduce to just 30 minutes Delhi Master Plan 2041 Latest News: Delhi-NCR is planning for significant growth with up to eight new townships and a 30-minute commute goal between major cities. This Regional Plan 2041 aims to spread development beyond Delhi, inspired by smart city models and incorporating existing state projects. The ambitious plan requires…
The Economic Times · Jun 11 Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch video A taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic North Indian and Bihari cuisine. Viral social media buzz highlights its popular samosa chaat, pani puri, and vegetarian thali, offering a comforting culinary journey for Indians…
Euronews · Jun 11 From Japan With Love: London exhibition explores how NIGO reshaped fashion, music and hype culture The exhibition, NIGO: From Japan With Love, brings together over 700 objects from his personal archive, charting his evolution from teenage Americana obsessive to global designer and artistic director of Kenzo.
The Times of India · Jun 10 Japan's remote Pacific island could be home to one of the world's biggest rare earth jackpots For decades, the global supply of rare earth elements has been shaped by a simple reality: most countries depend heavily on China for the materials that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics, and defence systems. Japan learned the risks of that dependence firsthand during supply disruptions in 2010. Now,…
AAP · Jun 10 TAIYO YUDEN Achieves 220 μF in 3225-Size Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for Automotive Applications TOKYO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD., has commercialized the "MAASA32MAD7227MP1D71" (3.2 × 2.5 × 2.8 mm, maximum height), a multilayer ceramic capacitor (hereinafter "MLCC"), which complies with "AEC-Q200" certification reliability test standard for passive automotive components. This MLCC more than doubles capacitance when compared to TAIYO…
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks
Bangkok Post · Jun 10 Malaysia's Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA KUALA LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum under a 20-year deal, the leaders of the two countries said on Wednesday.
Bangkok Post · Jun 10 100-kg bear caught after 4 days of sightings in city north of Tokyo A roughly 100-kilogramme bear was cornered and tranquilized on Tuesday following four days of repeated sightings in a city north of Tokyo, local authorities said.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Matthew Hudson-Smith opens up about personal battles since taking Olympic silver The 400m specialist was adamant there were “no excuses” after his semi-final exit at last year’s world championships in Tokyo.
Latin Times · Jun 9 Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…