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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets

Defence Secretary John Healey has discussed a programme to develop new fighter jets with his Japanese counterpart.

Evening Standard

Japan’s tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses

Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.

Al Jazeera

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

The Independent UK

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Record 36.8 Million Tourists Visited Japan In 2024

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.

International Business Times

5 Orient Express-Inspired Luxury Train Journeys — Your One-Way Ticket to Design Escapism in 2025

Whether whizzing through the Andes on toward the former Inca Empire or unveiling the hidden gems of the Silk Road's trade routes, no second is wasted aboard these luxury train rides

Livingetc

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up there

The Independent UK

Little house on the (moon) prairie: Artist's 'Moonhouse' set to lift off on lunar lander

The moon is about to gain its first tiny house. Launching on a Japanese lunar lander is the "Moonhouse," a project by Mikael Genberg 25 years in the making.

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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On Single Rocket

One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.

International Business Times

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

The Independent UK

Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive

Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for hotels and other accommodations

The Independent UK

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO blasts ‘evil’ Japan, home of rival Nippon Steel: ‘You did not learn anything since 1945’

There’s renewed uncertainty over U.S. Steel’s future after President Biden decided to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition bid, worth over $14 billion, citing national security.

Fortune

Stock Index Futures Climb on Trump Tariffs Report, U.S. PPI Data and Fed Speak in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.67% this morning as a report indicating the U.S. might take a gradual approach to hiking tariffs boosted sentiment, while investors awaited crucial producer inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart

Japanese fathers should be forced to take childcare leave, expert says

He also proposes a system where senior citizens can step in to fill labour gaps when the younger population takes childcare leave

The Independent UK

Japanese Tourist Hotspot Kyoto To Hike Hotel Taxes

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

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Evening Standard

RAF’s Tempest jet must ‘break the mould’ to keep costs under control, MPs say

The jet is being developed by the UK, Italy and Japan but international collaborations can cause problems, the Commons Defence Committee said.

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Japan’s Casino Policy: Balancing Economic Growth and Offshore Gambling Challenges

Japan is entering a new chapter in its economic and tourism strategy. With the recent approval of its first integrated casino resort (IR) in Osaka, the government is betting big on legal gambling to attract millions of visitors and drive economic growth. Yet, while Japan moves forward with its ambitious…

The Conversation

Genius, madman or both? Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishima died leading a coup. He would have been 100 today

“Human life is limited, but I would like to live forever,” read the note Yukio Mishima left on his desk shortly before he left home for the final time.

Top News

Tsunami Advisory Issued After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake In Japan

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Residents urged to stay safe and informed. Stay vigilant and follow safety protocols.

Evening Standard

Tsunami warning issued as Japan hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issued a tsunami warning that was later called off.

Digital Camera World

Sales of compact cameras in Japan up a staggering 133%

The latest data from Japanese trade body BCN Retail shows that camera sales went through the roof in December

LiveScience

Doban-kun: A 'cute' human-shaped counting tool from prehistoric Japan

This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.

International Business Times

Japan FM In South Korea For Talks Before Trump Takes Office

Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

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