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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Asian markets in fresh falls as US-China trade war escalates

Tokyo was particularly badly hit with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index down 5.6% at one stage

Evening Standard

How a Japanese population crisis made Asahi one of Europe's biggest beer makers

Asahi Super Dry and Peroni Nastro Azzurro have made the Japanese brewer a giant in the European beer market.

Fortune

A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why

Off the coast of Japan 80 years ago, a U.S. naval captain ordered his battleship to hold a burial at sea for a kamikaze pilot who died slamming his fighter plane into the American vessel

The Independent UK

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Digital Divas: Can Japan's Virtual YouTuber Craze Crack America?

Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.

International Business Times

Asian shares sink, with Japan's Nikkei down 5.6% as China-US trade war escalates

Shares in Asia have fallen in early trading after U.S. stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before

The Independent UK

Bahrain Grand Prix 2025: Start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri out to reassert some McLaren dominance after Max Verstappen’s victory in Japan

Evening Standard

Carlos Sainz risks further FIA punishment with coarse reaction to Japan fine

The Spaniard was hit in the pocket after a late arrival at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

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Tsunoda: "Incredible" how Verstappen can cope with Red Bull F1 car set-up

Yuki Tsunoda says that he gravitated more towards Max Verstappen's set-up in his first Formula 1 weekend with Red Bull in Japan, and reckoned it was "incredible" how the four-time world champion could work with it.

Autosport

Tsunoda on Red Bull set-up: 'Incredible how Verstappen can cope with it'

Motorsport

Who is Chiharu Shida? The star badminton player calling out fans for stalking

Japanese badminton star publicly addresses invasive fan culture

The Independent UK

Three people injured in Japan bear attack spree

Food shortages and rural depopulation likely driving wild animals into human settlements

The Independent UK

U.S. tariffs to heavily impact HDD and SSD manufacturers, increasing costs

U.S. tariffs are reshaping the global storage industry, hitting HDD and SSD makers the hardest due to their complex supply chain.

Tom’s Hardware

Max Verstappen absent from opening Bahrain GP session amid sweeping F1 driver swaps

The Red Bull driver claimed victory in Japan and trails championship leader Lando Norris by one point

The Independent UK

Asian markets celebrate Trump’s trade flip-flop, even as he maintains historically high tariffs—and not just on China

It’s not just 125% tariffs against China: There are still 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports, 25% tariffs on imported cars and steel …

Fortune

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International Business Times

Expo 2025 In Japan: Five Things To Know

A multi-eyed mascot, a vast wooden Grand Ring, 160 countries and regions strutting their stuff, and robots and sushi galore: Expo 2025 begins Sunday in Osaka, Japan.

International Business Times

Japan's World Expo Touts Unity, And Algae, In Turbulent Times

World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.

Euronews

Wall Street rallies to historic gains as Trump halts most tariffs

Asian shares followed the US trend and surged overnight with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.

Livingetc

The Japanese Principle of Iki (粋) Is All About 'Refined Elegance' — Here's How to Embrace It in Your Home

If your interior vibe is all about refined elegance and opulent minimalism, you need to know about the Japanese principle of 'Iki'. Here's how to bring it home.

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The Independent UK

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 shoots up in early trading, gaining more than 2,000 points

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has shot up in early trading, gaining more than 2,000 points, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs

Sports Illustrated

What We’ve Learned Three Races Into the 2025 F1 Season

The McLaren teammates and Max Verstappen are battling out at the front, while the rest of the pack gives chase.

Euronews

Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia

"A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the alliance in October.

The Independent UK

Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia

The Guardian - UK

A lifesaving midwife in Afghanistan: Noriko Hayashi’s best photograph

‘This woman was nine months pregnant but had never had a checkup. Anisa is listening to the baby’s heartbeat with a stethoscope. After foreign aid cuts, including Trump’s, she is now out of a job’

Motorsport

How does the current F1 2025 pecking order compare to pre-season?

Straight after pre-season testing for the 2025 Formula 1 season, Motorsport.com predicted the team pecking order for the forthcoming campaign - naturally accounting for the usual obfuscations that the annual pre-season running often provides.

The Independent UK

Japan Airlines plane makes emergency stop after hitting runway lights

Aircraft veers off centre line and runs nearly 30m to left

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