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Can osmosis power the future? Japan launches Asia’s first plant

Osmotic power, sometimes called salinity-gradient power, makes use of the difference in salt concentration between seawater and freshwater

The Independent UK

Silent Hill f, Goodnight Universe and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – the biggest games for autumn 2025

From a boisterous looter shooter to an offbeat adventure, superlative sports simulations to a 1960s-set Japanese psychological horror

The Guardian - UK

What Is Shou Sugi Ban? This Japanese Technique Looks Amazing, but Also Makes Your Timber Finishes So Much More Durable, too

From the process to what it means in the world of design, here is everything you'll want to know about this ancient technique

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Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US

Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.

Al Jazeera

Deaths Could Spell End For Japanese Boxing, Says Commission Chief

Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.

International Business Times

Forza Horizon 6 Likely Heading to Japan, Reveal Reportedly Set for Tokyo Game Show

Speculation and leaked details continue to point toward Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan. Things started picking up steam after a now-deleted Instagram post from Australian car importer Cult Classic revealed Playground Games scanning Japanese Kei cars, which are rarely found outside the country.

Operation Sports

Netflix wins Japanese media rights for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Netflix has secured the Japanese media rights for next year's World Baseball Classic, marking its first live event it will stream in Japan

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After 20 years, the Japan-only PS2 adaptation of legendary anime Cowboy Bebop has finally gotten an English translation from the modder known as SONICMAN69

I think it's time to blow this scene

GamesRadar

Exactly 20 years after it was released exclusively in Japan, the Cowboy Bebop PS2 game is now playable in English

Better late than never.

PC Gamer

The Switch 2's controversial game-key cards prove to be a preservation nightmare as Japan's national library refuses to use them

It's almost as if they are bad alternative to physical games

GamesRadar

This camera takes it all: Sony A7C II best-selling mirrorless camera AGAIN!

Yodobashi Camera announced the best-selling list of mirrorless cameras in July – let's take a look at the ranking, and put the chart in perspective

Digital Camera World

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Fed Rate-Cut Optimism Fades, Nvidia Earnings and U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.32% this morning, pointing to a slightly lower open on Wall Street after last Friday’s rally as some of the optimism around expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts faded.

Barchart

Bitcoin ETFs Coming To Japan? Regulator To Propose 20% Flat Crypto Gains Tax, 'Financial Product' Status: Report

Japan’s market regulator is preparing to propose a revision to the nation’s tax code, potentially opening the door for domestic cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, according to a report dated Friday.

Benzinga

Bill Gates-Founded Energy Venture, Backed By Likes Of Jeff Bezos And Jack Ma, Is Working With Japan To Commercialize Hydrogen

Breakthrough Energy, a U.S. nonprofit founded by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, will partner with Japan's government to support decarbonization research beginning in fiscal 2026, with a focus on moving homegrown technologies from labs to market.

Benzinga

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The Guardian - AU

Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?

The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: New Zealand make early statement as Ireland and South Africa win

Day three of the Women's Rugby World Cup has seen the holders put their rivals on notice

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6 could be heading to Japan — and the reveal may be sooner than you think

Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios are almost certainly working on Forza Horizon 6, and Windows Central has seen evidence an announcement is planned this year.

The Independent UK

Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead

Six tries decorated an ultimately emphatic Irish victory.

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The Guardian - UK

Ireland open with six-try win over Japan to give them hope of making last eight

Irish too strong for Japan as they eased to 42-14 win in Brighton with six different scorers

The Independent UK

Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener

Japan threatened to fight back at Franklin’s Gardens.

GamesRadar

Yakuza Kenzan remains a Japan exclusive, but Like a Dragon fans like me shouldn't skip this historical adventure for the ages

Feature | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! remains a must-have PS3 import, even all these years on

TechRadar

World's first PC with AMD's most powerful GPU ever is here - Elsa's Veluga includes a Radeon AI Pro R9700 at a surprisingly affordable price tag

Elsa Japan launches Veluga-D A70S G6 workstation with AMD’s most powerful AI GPU, Radeon AI Pro R9700.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia GPUs and Fujitsu Arm CPUs will power Japan's next $750M zetta-scale supercomputer — FugakuNEXT aims to revolutionize AI-driven science and global research

Japan is investing over $750 million in FugakuNEXT, a zetta-scale supercomputer built by RIKEN and Fujitsu. Powered by FUJITSU-MONAKA3 CPUs and advanced accelerators, the system will integrate AI into scientific research, aiming to achieve performance 1,000× beyond current models.

Tom’s Hardware

Japanese city pushes two-hour daily smartphone limit to promote healthier sleep for its citizens, particularly school-age children

A city in central Japan is considering regulating smartphone use to improve the health of its citizens.

GOBankingRates

10 Foreign Car Brands That Are the Most Reliable in 2025

Looking for a dependable ride? See which foreign car brands ranked highest in 2025 for reliability, and the countries behind these top-performing vehicles.

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