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Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

A Japanese court has ruled former executives at the utility managing the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were not accountable for the 2011 meltdown crisis and do not need to pay damages to the company

The Independent UK

Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate

The Socceroos have a frustrating wait to officially confirm their automatic World Cup qualification but striker Brandon Borrello says they can handle it.

AAP

I swapped my weekly run for Japan's viral walking technique – the results were surprising

Not a fan of running? Then walk.

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Japanese firm declares lunar mission a failure after crash landing

The failed mission comes two years after the Japanese start-up’s first moonshot ended in a crash landing.

Al Jazeera

The kimono is more than an artefact and more than clothing. It is a concept artists will make their own

The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture.

The Conversation

Popovic delivers special message after Japan success

The Socceroos are on cloud nine after defeating Japan for the first time since 2009, but a desperate Saudi Arabia lie in wait in Jeddah.

AAP

Not pretty, not fun but Socceroos slog ends with miraculous win amid late drama

All it took was a split second – and a swing of Aziz Behich’s right boot – for the sins of the previous 90 minutes in Perth to be washed away

The Guardian - AU

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Another State Could Legalize Japanese Mini Trucks

A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks. If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Motor1

Second attempt by Japanese company to land on moon likely ends in failure

Resilience would have made history as the first non-US commercial lander to make a successful touchdown

The Guardian - US

Embracing the Japanese concept of kaji will make daily housekeeping quick, effortless and set a new rhythm for chores

Home organization experts reveal all you need to know about this fast-growing housework philosophy

Homes & Gardens

Private Japanese spacecraft crashes into moon in 'hard landing,' ispace says

Japan's private Resilience lunar lander went dark just before it was scheduled to touch down on the moon today (June 5), raising doubts about the venture's success.

Space

Japanese walking: the benefits of this fitness trend

A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.

The Conversation

What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo’s popular video-game console

The Independent UK

Fujifilm just launched a “new” X100VI –and three more cameras. The X100VI-JP could be a good sign for tariff-weary photographers

New product listings for the Fujifilm X100VI, X-M5, X-T50, and X-T5 hint that the company could be moving production to skirt tariff costs

Digital Camera World

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos all but book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal sinks Japan

A 90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification for Australia in next year’s World Cup

AAP

Behich stunner set to become iconic Socceroos moment

Aziz Behich says he didn't know his match-winning goal against Japan had gone in until seeing the crowd erupt and players run to him like crazy.

The Independent UK

Emperor's visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family's close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have visited Okinawa to pray for the war dead ahead of the 80th anniversary marking the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II

Euronews

Annual births in Japan fall for 16th straight year amid deepening population crisis

The number of births in Japan last year hit another record low, new data shows.

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GamesRadar

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls was initially more faithful to the comics, but Marvel encouraged the Guilty Gear Strive and Granblue Fantasy Versus studio to lean into its signature style

"One of the mantras that we have for this project is 'from Japan to the world'"

The Guardian - AU

Australia 1-0 Japan: Socceroos on brink of World Cup 2026 qualification – as it happened

A stoppage time goal from Aziz Behich at Optus Stadium seals victory over Japan for the first time in 16 years

Barchart

Stocks Muted Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, ECB Decision Eyed

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.10% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street, while investors await a fresh batch of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor…

The Independent UK

The new rules for tourists in Japan’s crackdown on unpaid medical bills

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Fortune

Markets stay in a holding pattern as world awaits more Trump trade news

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.5%, as Japan embarks on a new round of trade negotiations with the U.S. ahead of a G7 summit in Canada.

This beautiful new Seiko has a dial made of porcelain

Seiko's latest Presage Classic is a nod to Japanese porcelain

The Independent UK

Japan is considering a major change to rules for foreign visitors

Tourists could be made to get private medical insurance and immigration officials would be able to access visitors’ records to see if they have any history of unpaid bills

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