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Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage charges

A Japanese business person has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges

The Independent UK

Hunter missing in Japan as spate of bear attacks triggers emergency to be declared in northern town

Search for missing man comes after series of attacks across Japan this month in which at least two people have died

The Guardian - AU

I spent hours learning how to play Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening just so I could accidentally win within a minute of starting a save

While surely a joy for series fans, as a newcomer Nobunaga’s Ambition can, at times, be unwieldy and lack direction.

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Honda Reveals Its New EV’s Name And It Explains A Lot

It has the tall, narrow body of a kei car but the bulging wheel arches of a rally special stage stormer.

InsideEVs

How to hang a rain chain and where to place it for the best water flow – experts share tips to make it both pretty and practical

Transform your rainwater harvesting set-up into a Japanese-inspired design feature with our expert tips

Ideal Home

Japan lays out plan to deal with unruly foreigners

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The Independent UK

I Spent A Weekend Photographing In Kyoto, Japan And These Are My Favorite Shots (23 Pics)

I spent 48 hours in Osaka and Kyoto this weekend. I had a lot to cram into this short space of time but it was one of the best weekends for photography I've had in a while.

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Japan launches government body to address over-tourism and unruly foreigners

Japan welcomed a record 36 million tourists in 2024, according to official figures

The Independent UK

Nintendo is reportedly asking Japanese players for their thoughts on the controversial Switch 2 Game-Key Card releases

Nintendo seems to be polling Japanese players on Game-Key Cards.

TechRadar

Apple Supplier Foxconn To Enter Japanese Market With EV Buses Backed By Taiwan Subsidies

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Foxconn is set to enter the Japanese market with the company's bespoke EV buses, thanks to subsidies offered by the Taiwanese government.

Benzinga

Nissan Takes 'Tough But Necessary Decision' to Close a Factory

The “Re:Nissan” recovery plan, outlined a few months ago, includes reducing the number of production sites from 17 to 10. One of the factories slated for closure has now been identified, with newly appointed CEO Ivan Espinosa calling it a “tough but necessary decision.” The Oppama Plant, located in the…

Motor1

Guy Shows Why Japan Is Already Living In The Future, Goes Viral (15 Pics)

Those who’ve visited Japan or even moved there notice dozens of small details and technologies that make everyday life that much easier, far more comfortable, and convenient.

Bored Panda

Nissan is closing flagship Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs

The factory in Oppama, Japan, employs approximately 2,400 people, who will lose their jobs in March 2028. Car production will move to another Nissan plant in southwestern Japan.

Euronews

Nissan to close its Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs

Nissan says it is closing its flagship factory in Oppama, Japan, to cut costs and moving all its production there to another plant in southwestern Japan

The Independent UK

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Typhoon Nari lashes northern Japan with strong winds and heavy rain

Nari is first typhoon to make landfall on Japan’s northern main island since 2016

International Business Times

Skidding Nissan To Halt Production At Japanese Plant

Struggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal year.

Benzinga

Japan's 10-Year Yield Hits 1.59%, Highest Since 2008 — Lawrence McDonald Warns Global Bond 'Anchor' Is Breaking Amid Stimulus, Tariff Jitters

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield soared above 1.59% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since 2008, as markets price in potential fiscal stimulus ahead of the July 20 Upper House election. The surge comes despite the Ministry of Finance reducing super-long bond issuances, signaling strong upward pressure on shorter-term rates.

International Business Times

'Butter': The Foodie Feminist Bestseller Skewering Sexism In Japan

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki did not expect her novel "Butter" to capture a cult following abroad, hailed as a biting feminist critique of sexism and body-shaming.

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The Independent UK

Japan warns of China's military moves as biggest strategic challenge

Japan has raised strong caution about China’s rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from around its coasts and into the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic challenge

Clever Dude

2025’s Least Reliable Cars? These 3 Japanese Brands Made the List

Japanese automakers have long been synonymous with reliability. But in a surprising turn, three big-name Japanese brands landed on 2025’s least reliable list, according to recent dependability studies. Whether you’re shopping for a new ride or keeping an eye on repair costs, these ratings matter more than ever. If you…

Inverse

Nintendo Is Asking Players What They Think About The Switch 2’s Worst Feature

Nintendo has sent a survey to Japanese players asking their thoughts on the controversial Game-Key Cards, a sign that it isn't sure what people make of the unpopular format.

Barchart

Latest US Tariff Threats Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and Mexico, beginning August 1, risk stoking inflation pressures that could keep the Fed from...

Barchart

Dollar Supported by Latest US Tariff Threats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%, and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher due to a slump in stocks, which boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and...

GOBankingRates

The No. 1 Key To Wealth, According To Wahei Takeda, the ‘Warren Buffett of Japan’

Wahei Takeda, known as the "Warren Buffet of Japan" has given probably the least stressful advice about personal finance you've read in a while.

International Business Times

Japan's World Barber Classic Tries To Bring Back Business

Hundreds of rowdy spectators, many heavily tattooed, roared Monday at a Tokyo arena usually reserved for boxing -- except the contestants were not athletes, but barbers.

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