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“Love at first sight”: Fender Japan drops its MIJ Hybrid II 2026 Collection – and we can’t get enough of those new finishes

New Fender Japan models offer vintage-styled specs, modern tweaks, updated electronics and absolutely killer colorways

Guitar World

The Week Ahead (April 27-May 1): China Implements Zero Tariffs on All African Partners

U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady, Bank of Japan convenes its policy meeting amid lowered rate hike expectations

Caixin Global

Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool

Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approaches

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Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Intel Earnings and Iran Talks Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +1.33% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from chipmaker Intel, along with optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks, boosted sentiment.

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There’s one way Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi is struggling to emulate her political hero Margaret Thatcher

Former British prime minister was famous for getting by on four hours of sleep a night. Japan’s leader is struggling with even less, and admits it is taking a toll

The Independent UK

SoftBank subsidiary working with Intel to develop radical new ZAM memory is now receiving Japanese gov't subsidies — new memory designed as a lower-power HBM for AI workloads

Japan’s SaiMemory, a SoftBank subsidiary collaborating with Intel, has secured NEDO funding to develop Z-Angle Memory (ZAM), a next-gen DRAM architecture addressing HBM limitations

Tom’s Hardware

The Tale of KAHO: Haruki Murakami announces release date for first novel in three years

‘The Tale of KAHO’ marks Japanese author’s first full-length work with a woman as the sole protagonist

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Travel in bloom: These are the best flower tourism destinations to visit in 2026

Wildflower tourism has become a popular travel trend with visitors flocking to in-bloom destinations around the world.

Euronews

SI:AM | White Sox Rookie Munetaka Murakami Homers Again to Continue Red-Hot Start

Plenty of people doubted whether the Japanese third baseman could adjust to MLB pitching, but he’s been one of the best hitters in the majors through the first month of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.

Space

Japan launches ‘origami’ satellite that unfurls to 25 times its size

JAXA has been testing different origami techniques for satellite deployments in recent years

The Independent UK

Stocks Slip Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertainty, Earnings and PMI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.56% this morning as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, dampening risk sentiment.

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Wembanyama set to shine as France lands 2031 Basketball World Cup

France will host the 2031 men's Basketball World Cup after being awarded the tournament on Wednesday, with Japan confirmed as the venue for the 2030 women's World Championships.

Radio France Internationale

Jones hopeful Japan becomes Newcastle's rugby team

With an eye on Japan's 2027 Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle, coach Eddie Jones wants Novocastrians to get behind his team when they play Ireland in July.

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Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is

Gemini is now baked into Chrome across APAC, making browsing smarter and faster.

The Independent UK

Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen will stay in Formula One

Verstappen has been a huge critic of F1’s new rules and hinted at the last round in Japan that he could walk away.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Hong Kong to seize $16m in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

Extremist rabbi handed role in Israel independence day celebrations Hong Kong to seize millions in assets from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai Why was the Druzba pipeline key to unblocking €90bn in EU funds for Ukraine? Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps Deadly new…

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Japanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine

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Newlywed’s ‘dream honeymoon’ becomes nightmare as she’s medically evacuated from Japan

Sarah Danh fell ill on the second day of her honeymoon

The Independent UK

Japan is offering up to 20,000 yen to single people using dating apps - here’s why

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Giant invasive toads in Japan are rapidly getting bigger and scientists don’t know why

Researchers say findings challenge idea that evolutionary change happens at a glacially slow pace

The Independent UK

Japan is offering to pay single people to go on dating apps

Survey found nearly one in four married people under 39 in Japan met their spouse online

Barchart

S&P Futures Climb as Investors Cheer U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension, Tesla Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.56% this morning as sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran.

The Independent UK

Woman’s body found in Japan after bear attacks police officer

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Woman’s body found in northeastern Japan after bear attacks police officer

If confirmed, this could be the first bear attack fatality of 2026

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