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Nissan Posts $4.5 Billion Annual Net Loss, Says To Cut 20,000 Jobs

Japan's Nissan posted a huge annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while confirming reports that it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.

International Business Times

Japan's Honda projects plummeting profits due to Trump's tariffs

Honda has reported its profit for the fiscal year through March slipped 24.5% from the previous year as its vehicle sales in China dropped

The Independent UK

Honda Forecasts 70% Net Profit Drop Citing 'Tariff Impact'

Japan's Honda Motor on Tuesday forecast a 70 percent drop in net profit for the 2025-26 financial year as US trade tariffs weigh on the global auto industry.

International Business Times

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Kind Waitress Steps In To Help New Mom, Creates A Memory She Won’t Forget

She found a delicious meal and free childcare!

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World trade chief says global free trade is in a 'crisis' while on visit to Japan

The head of the global trade watchdog says global free trade is facing a “crisis” as U.S. President Donald Trump disrupts world commerce with his fast-changing tariffs and other policies

The Independent UK

Nissan's Hard Times Ain't Over Yet

When I spoke to Nissan executives in Japan in March, one thing was clear: The hardest work was still ahead of them. Executives like Chief Performance Officer Guillaume Cartier and incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa told me that, while the beginning of the transition plan was in motion, there was more to…

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‘I had a chance to pass my mum’s story on’: Kazuo Ishiguro on growing up in shadow of the Nagasaki bomb

The film version of A Pale View of Hills, the Nobel-winner’s tale of loss, exile and a pregnant radioactive bride, is about to premiere at Cannes. The writer explains why this story is so personal to him

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Ancient example of printed text to be displayed in Melbourne: ‘It unites us all’

A Japanese prayer scroll dating back more than 1,250 years has been acquired by the State Library of Victoria and will feature alongside other rare books items in an exhibition later this month

The Guardian - AU

Japan's Ayomi Sato Makes History With Two Hitless Innings in Canadian Baseball Debut

Japan’s Ayomi Sato became the first woman to pitch in a professional men’s baseball league in Canada.

Sports Illustrated

Fifty years ago, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest – why do so few people know her story?

It was May 4 1975. The Japanese Women’s Everest Expedition team had been living at a high altitude for six weeks, and were less than a week away from their scheduled bid for the summit of Mount Everest. Exhausted, having established camp five at just below 8,000m on the south…

The Conversation

Stock Index Futures Rally as U.S. and China Agree on Temporary Tariff Cuts, Inflation Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.78%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +3.82% this morning after China and the U.S. agreed to reduce tariffs for 90 days following weekend trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing tensions.

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If You Wondered What Japan Looked Like In The 1800s, Here Are 38 Photos From That Time

These fascinating pictures let you catch a glimpse of what life was like in 19th century Japan.

Bored Panda

A statue stolen from a Japanese temple is finally returned from South Korea

The Bodhisatva got trapped in legal dispute after a South Korean temple filed a lawsuit, claiming it as the rightful owner

The Independent UK

Can watching sport really improve your wellbeing? The science suggests it can

Couch potatoes and die-hard fans rejoice; all that time and money spent on your sports addiction may just be worth it

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Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana

The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!

Al Jazeera

Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

Tom’s Hardware

Supercomputer beats human four sextillion to 13 in ‘Super Keisan Battle’ at Japanese tech show

Fugaku stars in the calculation battle that 'no one can win' during the Nico Nico Super Conference.

AAP

Cooper's side earn shot at Japan rugby promotion series

Quade Cooper's side the Hanazono Liners have earned themselves a shot at the two-legged Japan Rugby League One promotion/relegation series.

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Eagle-eyed Herbert cruises to five-shot win in Japan

Aussie golf ace Lucas Herbert has finished in style with an eagle on the 18th hole to romp to a five-shot win at the International Series Japan event in Chiba.

Golf Monthly

Thrift-Shop Putter Helps LIV Golf's Lucas Herbert Land International Series Japan Title

The Ripper GC man carded the lowest round on Sunday - helped by only 23 putts from a recent purchase - to score his first Asian Tour title by five strokes

International Business Times

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Japan’s love hotels, Tom Hanks’ daughter, and the double life of Gordi

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Claire Keenan

The Guardian - UK

Japan-owned car battery maker secures £1bn to build second Sunderland gigafactory

Site likely to create 1,000-plus jobs as AESC wins £680m from UK government plus £320m in private finance and equity

Evening Standard

Liam and Noel Gallagher 'on stern doctor's orders' ahead of Oasis reunion tour

The brothers’ Live ‘25 tour kicks off in Cardiff in July, before going global with shows in Japan, Argentina, the US and Brazil

The Independent UK

Japanese tech company Panasonic cuts 4% of its global workforce as profits falter

Panasonic says it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 people, half in Japan and half overseas, to become a more efficient, “lean” company," The Japanese manufacturer said Friday that the job cuts, amounting to about 4% of Panasonic's workers, will include early retirement offers in Japan and closures and…

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