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Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’

Tokyo earlier this year introduced a government-sponsored dating app to help people find partners.

Fortune

Feds approve scaled-down Idaho wind farm near historic Japanese American incarceration site

The federal government has approved a scaled-down wind farm in Idaho over local opposition, including from groups concerned about its proximity to a historic site where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II

The Independent UK

Tokyo Adopts 4-Day Workweek to Encourage Women to Have More Kids

Tokyo is set to implement a four-day workweek for its government employees starting in April 2025, allowing them to take Fridays off.

Latin Times

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Busted Office Worker Tells Police Breaking Into Homes Is His 'Hobby': 'I've Done So Over 1,000 Times'

A Japanese man arrested for trespassing admitted to breaking into over 1,000 homes as a stress-relieving hobby.

International Business Times

Office Worker Busted for Trespassing Tells Police Breaking Into Homes Is His 'Hobby': 'I've Done So Over 1,000 Times'

A Japanese man arrested for trespassing admitted to breaking into over 1,000 homes as a stress-relieving hobby.

Latin Times

I went all the way to Japan to ask the Monster Hunter Wilds devs what the heck they've done to my favorite weapon, and what do you know, they were prepared

My fellow lance mains, raise your shields in cautious celebration

GamesRadar

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura prediction, pick: How likely is UFC 310 headliner upset?

Kai Asakura has a chance to make history in more ways than one at UFC 310, but it will be tough sledding against Alexandre Pantoja.

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“This is a piece of Asian metal history and we’re proud to share it with the world!” Hear New Delhi metal sensations Bloodywood team with Babymetal on new single Bekhauf

The biggest metal bands in India and Japan have joined forces to make an absolute anthem

Metal Hammer

3 Chinese Stocks to Watch as Asian Bond Market Signals Shift

Convergences and inversions in Japanese versus Chinese bonds mean something huge for the stock market; it could trigger an equity buying spree.

MarketBeat

J-pop star and Love Letter actor Miho Nakayama dies, aged 54

Nakayama was found dead at her home in Tokyo after cancelling a Christmas performance

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Jobs Report Looms

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.08% this morning as investors cautiously awaited the all-important U.S. jobs report that will help determine whether the Federal Reserve will lower or hold interest rates later this month.

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S&P Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +0.01% this morning as investors cautiously awaited the all-important U.S. jobs report that will help determine whether the Federal Reserve will lower or hold interest rates later this month.

Barchart

Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel

The Independent UK

‘Game Changer’: Honda Solid-State EVs With 620 Miles Of Range Coming This Decade

Honda is kicking its solid-state battery efforts into high gear. The Japanese automaker claims the first electric vehicles fitted with its latest-gen packs would be capable of driving up to 620 miles on a full charge by the end of this decade. That's roughly double the range of today's mass-market…

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Tokyo Introduces Four-Day Workweek To Boost Fertility Rates

Tokyo Metropolitan Government's new four-day workweek initiative aims to support employees' work-life balance and address Japan's declining fertility rates.

The Independent UK

US, Japan and Philippine forces jointly patrol in South China Sea after hostilities involving China

The United States has deployed a reconnaissance aircraft while Japan and the Philippines sent navy ships in a joint patrol in the disputed South China Sea two days after the allied forces condemned actions by Chinese coast guard vessels against Philippine patrol ships

TechRadar

MirrorFace targets Japan in fresh ANEL and NOOPDOOR spearphishing campaign

The Chinese want to know how the Japanese view their strained relations with the US.

GamesRadar

Monster Hunter Wilds ran great on PS5 at Capcom's Japan headquarters, and its director says "the same level of frame rate improvement will also be implemented on PC"

Yuya Tokuda admits "there were obviously some issues" with monster hair and fur in the beta, too

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The Independent UK

Tokyo to introduce four-day work week for government staff in push for parenthood

Staff can take up to three days off per week while still working 155 hours

Bored Panda

Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk

Traveler cancels their group trip with friends to Japan and South Korea after friends invite strangers without asking. The post Traveler Plans Japan Trip, Then Friends Add Strangers, They Cancel And Wonder If They’re The Jerk first appeared on Bored Panda.

AAP

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

The WA premier says there are avenues of appeal for an Australian granny who has been sentenced to six years jail in Japan for drug smuggling.

The Independent UK

Japan’s most famous drink is now protected

Rice is key to the brew

Evening Standard

Best Japanese study books to help you learn the language

Kon'nichiwa, yōkoso!

The Independent UK

Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment

London’s Royal Albert Hall is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestling

The Conversation

Hello Kitty at 50: a Japanese success story of simplicity and cuteness

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down.

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