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VE Day overshadows VJ Day, veterans’ descendants say

VJ Day on August 15 marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies.

Evening Standard

McDonald’s Japan ends Pokemon card Happy Meal giveaway amid alarming food waste

Pictures on social media showed rows of discarded meals after a limited edition card was retrieved

The Independent UK

What is behind Japan’s unprecedented population crisis – and can it be stopped?

With record-low births, rising deaths, and entrenched gender norms, Japan is struggling to address its ‘quiet emergency’

The Independent UK

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Families Mourn 40 Years Since Deadly Japan Airlines Crash

Family members of victims in the world's deadliest single-aircraft accident hiked Tuesday to the mountainous site in Japan where the plane went down, as the country marked 40 years since the tragedy that killed 520 people.

International Business Times

Inflation Report: Consumer Prices Up 2.7% Annually, Meeting Expectations

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.02% this morning as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Barchart

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle shows off more of its main battle as it gets closer and closer to making box office history in Japan

Tanjiro takes on another fearsome demon in new look at Infinity Castle

Total Film

China's Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Despite US Tariffs — Outpaces Historic German, Japanese Highs

Despite tariffs and escalating trade tensions, China’s trade surplus has surged to unprecedented new levels over the past 12 months, significantly outpacing the historic highs of Germany and Japan.

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Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts in Tokyo

Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts. They were super featherweight boxer Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa.

The Sports Daily

Trump’s China trade truce extension spurs market rally

Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pause

The Guardian - UK

Streets in Japan submerged by a metre of water

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The Independent UK

Several people reported missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to "prioritise actions to save your lives" as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country's south.

Euronews

Walkers launches two surprise new crisp flavours for the first time in decades

Inspired by the flavours of Japan and India, the new flavours join the Walkers range for good

The Independent UK

Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides

Streets and neighbourhoods in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu submerged under about a metre of water

The Independent UK

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Your complete guide to the pool stage with England hot favourites

The Red Roses kick off their campaign against the United States

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

British F-35 stealth jet makes emergency landing in Japan after mid-air malfunction

F-35B Lightning from HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier is second British stealth fighter to make emergency landing in a foreign country in less than two months

The Guardian - AU

Japan rocked by bullying scandal after team withdraws from high school baseball tournament

Koryo high pulled out of the popular competition after an outcry over reports that some of its members had bullied a junior player

The Independent UK

Heavy rains in southern Japan cause flooding and mudslides, and leave several people missing

Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu have caused flooding and mudslides, injuring a number of people and impacting travel during a Buddhist holiday week

International Business Times

'My Boss Raped Me': Japanese Prosecutor's Fight For Justice

Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.

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The Sports Daily

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki. The native of Japan is one of the greatest Mariners hitters of all-time.

Caixin Global

Cover Story: Trump’s Tariff-by-Tweet Tactics Are Pushing Global Trade Into Perpetual Uncertainty

The U.S. president’s ‘cartoon version of protectionism’ sees trade deals riddled with vague or conflicting terms

PC Gamer

Absurd Japan-themed delivery sim Promise Mascot Agency just added a whole bunch of grinding, but don't worry, it's the good, Tony Hawk kind of grinding

The Prepare to Grind update also adds time trial challenges and difficulty modes.

Tom’s Hardware

$3 keychain lets you carry a functioning keyboard switch and keycap with you wherever you go — fidget toy is compatible with Cherry MX switches and keycaps

A Japanese company has started selling the My Key Keychain that accepts Cherry MX-compatible switches and keycaps, allowing you to bring your favorite keyboard feel wherever you go.

The Guardian - UK

Japanese interval walking: the viral exercise trend that could put a spring in your step

Alternating between fast and slow walking is particularly suited to people who do not do much regular exercise

The Independent UK

Powerful AP photos show the scars of a survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing

On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, The Associated Press is republishing the extraordinary photos of one survivor of the attack.

International Business Times

Restored Nagasaki Bell Rings In 80 Years Since A-bomb

Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment the atrocity took place.

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