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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

California’s economy surpasses Japan’s as it becomes fourth largest in world

State’s nominal GDP reaches $4.1tn, edging out Japan’s $4.02tn, ranking it behind the US, China and Germany

The Guardian - US

Nissan warns of £4bn loss as costs rise and Trump tariffs loom

Japanese carmaker blames worsening outlook on “competitive environment and deteriorating sales’

The Guardian - UK

Metaphor: ReFantazio smashed Atlus' expectations on PC - another reminder that PC gamers really want more JRPGs and Japanese games

Hot off Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's massive releases on the platform

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Warning Lights Flash At Nissan After Monster Profit Warning

The road ahead looks treacherous for Nissan after the Japanese auto giant predicted an enormous loss just as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on car imports hit the industry.

International Business Times

Nissan Forecasts Huge Annual Net Loss Of Up To $5.3 Bn

Struggling Japanese auto giant Nissan issued a stark profit warning on Thursday, forecasting a huge loss of up to $5.3 billion in the 2024-25 financial year.

International Business Times

Nintendo Switch 2 demand seems huge in Japan, with Nintendo claiming 'approximately 2.2 million people' have applied to buy one there

Nintendo warns that it may not be able to meet Switch 2 pre-order demands in Japan.

TechRadar

Stocks Slip Before the Open After Mixed Tariff News, Alphabet Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.59%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.79% this morning as mixed signals from the Trump administration prompted investors to temper their expectations for swift progress in resolving the U.S.-China tariff dispute.

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Japanese city to restrict how old people use ATMs in bid to stop scams

Osaka, one of Japan’s hardest-hit regions by phone-based fraud, has become the first city to implement strict measures to protect the elderly

The Independent UK

Two US marines investigated over alleged rape at military base in Okinawa

Allegations come days after Japanese authorities increased efforts to deter crimes by US servicemen on island

The Guardian - UK

Japanese Company Offers Up to 10 Days Paid Leave for Workers to Mourn Their Favourite Celebrity's Marriage or Retirement

This innovative copany in Japan grants up to 10 days of paid leave for employees to mourn or celebrate their favorite celebrities' milestones.

International Business Times UK

‘I love humans – it gives me the courage to approach them’: the disarming work of Mao Ishikawa

For five decades the Japanese photographer has captured the internal lives of a host of unlikely subjects, from dockers to Black GIs. Now a new show celebrates an artist dedicated to documenting the underdog

The Guardian - UK

Australia To Stockpile Critical Minerals In Strategic Reserve

Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China.

International Business Times

The Electric Van Is Poised To Take Over The World

Mercedes helped invent the motorized van in Germany in the late 19th century. Now, it’s reinventing the category for America in the 21st. The global luxury brand has announced that it will be sending various iterations of its modular, battery-powered VAN.EA architecture to the States to move not just cargo,…

InsideEVs

2.2 million people sign up for Switch 2 pre-orders in Japan — and Nintendo says it won't be able to meet demand

Spoilers: a lot of people will want to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 console when it launches.

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You Won't Be Able to Outrun Japan's Latest Cop Car

The police force patrolling the roads surrounding the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan have a new car. And unlike the Toyota sedans usually run by the Mie Prefectural police, this one has 573 horsepower on tap.

Digital Camera World

Kodak Pixpro FZ55 is the cheap compact camera that just won’t quit, tops BCN Ranking (again!)

Kodak dominates Japanese domestic market share for digital compact cameras in March, while Kodak Pixpro FZ55 tops the charts

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The Switch 2 is big in Japan. Too big — why that matters to U.S. buyers

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa just revealed Nintendo cannot fulfill Japan's demand for the Nintendo Switch 2. So what does that mean for U.S. consumers?

The Independent UK

A new Netflix film features a hurtling Japanese bullet train with a ticking bomb

The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday

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Fortune

‘The Sell America Trade’: Who's behind the sinking of the U.S. dollar

It's not China or Japan. It's everyone.

GamesRadar

Nintendo wasn't ready for how in-demand the Switch 2 would be in Japan, as boss warns there isn't enough stock from its official store to fulfill the 2.2 million lottery sale applications

Nintendo is already working on "strengthening" its production system to help meet demand

Barchart

Stocks Set to Extend Rally on Fed Reprieve and Trade Optimism, U.S. PMI Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +2.51% this morning, extending yesterday’s rally as sentiment got a boost after the Trump administration’s move to alleviate some of the tensions unsettling investors.

The Independent UK

Chinese PM writes to Japan stressing need to jointly fight Trump’s tariffs

China has reportedly urged Japan for a coordinated response to tariffs imposed on both nations by US president Donald Trump.

Livingetc

Muji Living Room Ideas — 5 Ways to Harness the Calming Qualities of This Japanese Design Style

Inspired by Japanese "zen" principles, Muji living rooms are all about cultivating a calming, tranquil space that nourishes the soul

The Guardian - UK

‘Monks, politicians, drag queens – all life is here’: a trip to Japan’s Kyotographie festival

The theme of this year’s celebrated photo bonanza is ‘humanity’ – and Kyoto is bursting with images

Bored Panda

32 Japanese Shirts That Accidentally Perfected Comedy With Their Awful Translations

Badly translated shirts being sold in Japan.

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