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Three lions die at Tokyo zoo as heatwave sweeps Japan

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

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.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

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 · Aug 4

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 · Aug 2

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

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 · Jul 31

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 29