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Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan

The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check

Autosport

I Had the Best Sleep of My Life on a Traditional Japanese Futon – Why a Harder Bed Might Be Better

As a lifelong side sleeper, I didn’t expect a firm, floor-level futon to be comfortable, but I slept better than I have in years

Homes & Gardens

5 Japanese Homes That Are Uniquely Expressive, Creative, and Effortlessly Grounded — They're "Rooted in Tradition Yet Designed for Modern Life"

In excerpts from gestalten's book 'A House in Japan', these homes teach us how to embrace constraints

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Is Kim Kardashian To Blame For Lewis Hamilton's Loss? Racer Reportedly Fears 'Kardashian Curse' Is Wrecking F1 Career

Lewis Hamilton is reportedly wrestling with talk of a 'Kardashian curse' after finishing sixth at the Japanese GP, as rumours swirl that his relationship with Kim Kardashian is affecting his F1 form.

International Business Times UK

I Drove The Lexus LM Luxury Van In Japan—It Redefines Executive Cars

When you picture a chauffeur car, you probably think of a black, four-door luxury sedan, most likely from a German automaker. And while cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the BMW 7 Series often dominate the streets in financial districts around the world, the executive sedan isn’t the end-all,…

Motor1

Aoshima: Japan's tiny 'Cat Island' where felines hugely outnumber humans

Once a thriving sardine fishing island, today Aoshima is home to roughly 80 cats and just a handful of people who look after the felines with the help of food donations from around Japan.

LiveScience

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

Loss Protocol by Paul McAuley; Night Babies by Lucie McKnight Hardy; Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell; Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

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S&P Futures Waver With All Eyes on Key U.S. Inflation Data, U.S.-Iran Talks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as investors cautiously await key U.S. inflation data to gauge the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Barchart

Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer

The Independent UK

These two compact cameras are quite different – yet both have been Japan's most popular budget models for months

The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and C1 continue to top Japan's best-seller lists – but their popularity comes down to very different strengths

Digital Camera World

Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows

It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began

The Guardian - AU

The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire in the Iran war

The Independent UK

What's in a name? It's succession, legacy and celebration in Japan's Kabuki theater

Handing down a name over generations is a central part of the Japanese traditional theater art of Kabuki, and that ceremony gets celebrated at theaters and special events every few years

The Independent UK

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

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New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Israel kills Gaza student ‘in front of classmates’

Israeli forces kill student in front of her classmates in Gaza Husband of woman missing in Bahamas issues statement after his arrest The crisis that cancelled Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival Moo Deng fan fined after jumping into hippo’s enclosure Holiday hotspot considers mandating travel insurance for tourists Get in,…

The Conversation

Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

Digital Camera World

OM System’s new infared mirrorless camera can see what human eyes can’t. The OM-1 Mark II IR just launched in Japan for use in research and industry

OM System has announced an infrared variant of the OM-1 Mark II, but only in Japan and only for business users

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The Independent UK

The crisis that cancelled Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival

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Evening Standard

Store openings set to drive Uniqlo owner to record revenues

It came as Japan-based Fast Retailing reported it was facing some higher transport costs amid the conflict in the Middle East.

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026 calendar: Download your FREE calendar for Google and iCal for every game on Japan Standard Time and Korea Standard Time

With 104 games to navigate, World Cup 2026 is going to require some serious organisation even for supporters – we've got you covered

The Independent UK

Viral cherry blossom photo sparks overtourism crisis for Japanese town

Tens of thousands have descended on the tranquil area, littering and relieving themselves in front yards

Windows Central

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

Newslaundry

11-0 drubbing, toxic air, and the missing grassroots of our women’s game

Much like the men’s game, Indian women's football is in a difficult spot. Despite the milestone of qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia last month, the national team struggled through a rough campaign, including a humiliating 11-0 drubbing by Japan, not to mention a revolving door of…

Digital Camera World

Could a cult-favorite DSLR flagship be discontinued soon? The signs aren't good as retailers in Japan discontinue one Pentax K-1 Mark II kit

Ricoh might be phasing out a popular 36MP full-frame DSLR – Here's what we know

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