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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese zoo worker arrested for burning wife’s body in incinerator

Authorities say motive is yet to be ascertained

The Independent UK

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu: ‘We shouldn’t be fourth. We’re the smallest F1 team’

Coventry-supporting Japanese tells Giles Richards how has used his rebellious streak and risk-taking instincts to spur on Oliver Bearman this season

The Guardian - UK

S&P Futures Gain on Boost From Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.23% this morning, signaling that a rally that drove the benchmark to a record high could have further to run.

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I took my four-year-old to Japan – this is everything I learnt

From toy-train sushi to character-spotting in Tokyo, Jade Conroy discovered one of the easiest places in Asia to visit with children

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims victory over ‘shadow grain fleet’ shipment to Israel

Panama-flagged Panormitis turns away without unloading as Kyiv vows to treat carriers of ‘stolen’ grain the same as Russian oil tankers. What we know on day 1,528

The Guardian - AU

Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...

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Inoue vs Nakatani: Fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks, how to watch, odds today

Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super-bantamweight world titles against Junto Nakatani in Tokyo

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Franco Colapinto "not happy" with Oliver Bearman's reaction to F1 Japanese GP crash

Bearman suffered a 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix and has since been scathing in his review of Colapinto's role in the incident

Motorsport

Why Japan is recruiting bodybuilders and MMA fighters for elderly care

Japan's aging population is leading care providers to recruit physically strong individuals, including bodybuilders and athletes, to assist with demanding tasks like lifting and mobility support. This innovative approach aims to address labor shortages in the care sector and make the profession more appealing to younger workers by highlighting its…

The Times of India

Dollar Falls as the Yen Rallies on Intervention Talk

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to support the yen. Also, lower...

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Hyosung Just Dropped A New V-Twin Cruiser In Japan, And It Might Be A Big Deal

The GV250X Roadster brings a compact V-twin engine, traction control, and strong value to Japan’s competitive 250cc class.

RideApart

"It's not even stocked in major retail stores, you know": One Japanese indie developer directly addresses a lack of Xbox presence

A Japanese developer behind Sakuna: Of Rice and Rain explains why the game is not on Xbox, citing limited manpower and the platform’s lack of retail presence in Japan.

Windows Central

Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores'

An indie game developer has explained why many smaller companies don't create Xbox ports.

TechRadar

Lewis Hamilton Defends Kim Kardashian: F1 Star Slams 'Kardashian Curse' After Shocking Loss

Lewis Hamilton rejects 'Kardashian curse' rumours after finishing sixth in Japan, defending Kim Kardashian as he faces fresh pressure to prove himself in the next F1 race.

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Euronews

Bank of England holds rates as Iran war sends oil prices to new highs

The Bank joins the Fed and Bank of Japan in sitting tight, as war in the Middle East drives oil prices higher and blows the spring rate-cut playbook apart.

International Business Times UK

Japanese Airlines Hike North American and European Flights by $350 — Why?

Japanese airlines are increasing fuel surcharges on long-haul flights as rising oil prices push travel costs higher for passengers worldwide.

The Guardian - UK

‘Sensitive, sexy and surreal’: Japan’s Kyotographie festival

Highlights of this year’s international photography festival in Kyoto include Linder Sterling’s exclamatory collages, a retrospective of groundbreaking Daido Moriyama and a journey though apartheid South Africa with Ernest Cole

Cycling Weekly

Quirk Cycles wins best road bike at Bespoked London 2026

The Hackney builder’s Durmitor takes the prize from judge Robin Mather – with Bespoked Osaka next on the calendar in Japan

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Homes & Gardens

Not Down, Not Synthetic: This Centuries-Old Japanese Filler Keeps Pillows Naturally Cool All Night

Every Sobakawa pillow I slept on in Japan featured this sustainable cooling filler

The Independent UK

Five Japanese ingredients to level up your cooking, says MasterChef winner Tim Anderson

MasterChef winner Tim Anderson says just five Japanese ingredients can transform the way you cook – boosting flavour, building confidence and making everyday meals far more interesting

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli's F1 title hopes assessed after historic championship lead

Karun Chandhok believes Kimi Antonelli is capable of fighting for the Formula 1 title after his impressive back-to-back wins in China and Japan

Sports Illustrated

How a Decision Three Decades Ago Is Pushing Japan Toward a Kentucky Derby Win

Strategic breeding starting with an American stallion and international investment have positioned Japan as a formidable force in horse racing.

Digital Camera World

I’m a camera expert, but I never would have predicted Japan’s list of the trendiest cameras would look like this!

A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

Digital Camera World

Major award for premium compact camera that is a "Sony ZV killer" and best-seller in Japan – but it wasn't built for photographers

For a powerful, no-fuss vlogging camera that also delivers surprisingly good results as a point-and-shoot, this model is hard to beat

The Times of India

Asahiyama Zoo incident: Japan worker tells police he burned wife’s body in incinerator

A shocking discovery has forced Japan's popular Asahiyama Zoo to delay its summer opening. An employee confessed to police that he disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's animal incinerator. The incident has led to a criminal investigation, disrupting the zoo's planned reopening for the busy Golden Week holiday…

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