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Japan's Business Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Economic Growth

Japan's economy shows resilience with stable business sentiment and positive indicators amidst cautious monetary policy.

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With Bulging In-tray, Ishiba To Become Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba was set Tuesday to become Japanese prime minister, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.

International Business Times

Coffee trends to watch: What’s brewing in 2024?

The scent of rain and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee are among the most authentic fragrances that often evoke memories of comfort and joy. Approximately 12-13% of the global population consumes coffee, a beverage deeply ingrained in the cultural milieu of many nations, including China, Korea, and Japan, where…

The Times of India

Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth

Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, according to a closely watched survey called “tankan.”

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Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office

The Independent UK

Seven Samurai at 70: the greatest action film of all time

Directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, 1954’s Seven Samurai (七人の侍, Shichinin no Samurai), is a technical and creative watershed of the action genre and world cinema.

The Conversation

Iconic Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe dies at the age of 91

Pioneer of post-war Japanese photography Eikoh Hosoe dies in his home city of Tokyo

Digital Camera World

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government

A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a retrial last week of a 1966 quadruple murder — says the defense team is considering filing a damages suit against the government for ruining the man’s life and his mental health by keeping him in…

The Independent UK

Nintendo could be looking to take the Palworld lawsuit overseas, but 1 attorney suggests it may be harder to win in the US than in Japan

It's not clear at this point if it'll win the case in Japan, either

GamesRadar

Longest-serving Death Row Prisoner Hails Acquittal 'Victory'

The world's longest-serving death row prisoner thanked his supporters for helping him achieve "complete victory" after a Japanese court last week overturned his decades-old murder conviction.

International Business Times

I’ll buy my brother a flat, then I’m off to a Japanese theme park: my first week as a EuroMillions winner

After paying for the rounds after work, writer Andrzej Łukowski would set his sights on a large-scale legacy: turning his home city of Birmingham into an international tourist destination

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Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday

International Business Times

Japan's Next PM Eyes Snap Election, Reports Say, As Stocks Sink

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

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The Samurai Sword: A Pinnacle of Craftsmanship and Cultural Legacy

The samurai sword, or katana, is a masterful representation of Japan's artistic and martial traditions, celebrated not only for its functionality but also for its deep cultural resonance. This iconic weapon encapsulates the fusion of technical skill, aesthetic beauty, and philosophical depth that defines the samurai ethos.

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports

The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party

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International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Dive On Strong Yen As Hong Kong, Shanghai Extend Rally

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates.

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s magic bullet: 60 years of the train that helped rebuild the idea of a country

Over just a few days in 1964, the launch of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics trumpeted the emergence of a new economic and democratic power

PC Gamer

PC Gamer at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Day 4 report: Capcom, Konami, and SNK's booths in focus

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Fatal Fury and more

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Teams that won major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

FourFourTwo

Teams that lost major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

The Guardian - US

Pennsylvania steel workers, wooed by Harris and Trump, remain skeptical

The future of US Steel hangs in the balance amid a proposed sale to Japan’s Nippon, which both candidates have vowed to block

The Independent UK

Japanese fans bid farewell to beloved panda pair before their return to China

Thousands of Japanese fans have bid farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo before returning to China for medical treatment

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