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Financial Security, Not Fine Art, Helps Drive Japan Stocks To Record High

Before Japan's asset bubble catastrophically burst in the early 1990s, stockbroker Ryuta Otsuka remembers waving a 10,000-yen note to hail a taxi after evenings sipping champagne at high-end Tokyo nightclubs.

International Business Times

Global share rally triggered by AI boom; UK and eurozone business activity picks up – as it happened

Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time closing high, European shares hit record high after stellar results from US chipmaker Nvidia

The Guardian - UK

Japanese mafia boss conspired to traffic nuclear materials, says US

A leader of a Japan-based crime syndicate conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it to make nuclear weapons, U.S. prosecutors allege.

Evening Standard

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Expensive toilets cause a stink at Japan’s world expo

Row over £1.05m amenities block comes amid growing concern over the cost of the event, which is taking place in Osaka in 2025

The Guardian - AU

Japan's Nikkei Breaks Bubble-era Record

Japan's blue-chip Nikkei 225 on Thursday finally broke through a record high set just before the country's asset bubble catastrophically burst in the early 1990s.

International Business Times

TSMC Diversifies Out Of Hotspot Taiwan With New Japan Plant

The $8.6-billion facility in the southern Kumamoto region showcases TSMC's efforts to make some of its strategically crucial chips elsewhere than hotspot Taiwan, as well as Japan's push to revive its once-dominant semiconductor sector.

International Business Times

Japan's Nikkei Approaches 1989 Record Levels

Explore the comparisons between Japan's Nikkei stock index nearing its 1989 record high and the current economic landscape.

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In A Doughnut In Japan, Unlocking The Power Of The Sun

With its tangle of pipes and pumps leading to a metal pot the size of a five-storey building, Japan's JT-60SA machine looks to the untrained eye like a contraption from 1970s sci-fi.

International Business Times

Honda Unleashes CBR400R And NX400 In Japan Only

Honda has released the CBR400R sportbike and NX400 adventure bike in the Japanese market.

RideApart

Japan's FX Intervention Unlikely To Have Significant Impact

Japan's potential foreign exchange intervention to weaken the yen faces challenges amid global uncertainties.

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Mother 3 is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online but only in Japan, and fans are heartbroken

Game Boy Advance role-playing game Mother 3 is being added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in Japan.

TechRadar

Meet Anna Sawai, the star of Shogun: 'Females in Asia aren't just young, small action heroes'

The rising star talks about playing a real historical figure with ‘quiet power’, why she turned her back on a succesful pop career and what she learned on the set of Fast 9

Evening Standard

Mizuho Aims To Stay Top 10 Global Investment Bank

Discover how Mizuho, a top financial institution in Japan, aims to maintain its global investment banking status through expansion and innovation.

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After 18 years, Nintendo's JRPG cult classic Mother 3 is back – on Switch too, but only in Japan

Well, at least they remembered that the game exists

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HSBC Holdings Reports Record Profit But Falls Short

Global stocks show mixed performance, tech shares impact markets. HSBC reports record profit but falls short. Asian markets vary, Japan's exports rise. Wal...

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“Stay Crazy Japan”: 50 Interesting Pics That Show Why Japan Is A Country Like No Other (New Pics)

In addition to bustling cities and breathtaking nature, Japan surprises its visitors with other unexpected sights, such as fried chicken vending machines or public air showers for those suffering from pollen allergies, just to name a couple. The post “Stay Crazy Japan”: 50 Interesting Pics That Show Why Japan Is…

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Japan's Exports Surge, Trade Deficit Shrinks In January

Japan's exports surged by 12% in January, reducing trade deficit; economic challenges persist despite positive growth.

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Godzilla Minus One Director Reveals Secrets Behind Monster Design

Explore the intricate creature design process and thematic depth of Godzilla Minus One, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic kaiju in post-war Japan.

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Japanese Idol Matsumura Hokuto To Premiere Film In Berlin

Matsumura Hokuto of SixTONES transitions to acting with 'All the Long Nights' at Berlin Film Festival, showcasing mental health themes and small-town Japan...

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Modi dedicates IIT-Hyderabad campus to the nation

Prime Minister Modi dedicates IIT Hyderabad campus project, showcasing excellence in technology and Indo-Japanese ties.

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Air Force Investigates Osprey Crash, Grounds Fleet

Learn about the ongoing investigations into the CV-22B Osprey crash in Japan and efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of Osprey aircraft.

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Samsung's 5G Standalone Core Goes Live In KDDI's Network

Samsung deploys cloud-native 5G SA Core for KDDI's network in Japan, enhancing reliability and performance for cutting-edge applications.

PC Gamer

Update your spreadsheets, CDPR is out talking about the genres its mysterious non-Witcher, non-Cyberpunk game isn't going to be

Once you've eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

The Guardian - UK

What is behind North Korea’s rise as a women’s football power?

Eastern Azaleas are chasing qualification for Olympic Games with team a representation of isolationist state’s might

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Newly-opened Audo in Tokyo brings Copenhagen aesthetic to Japan

Denmark meets Japan: Audo Tokyo opens with a serene series of scenescapes that offers a sensory immersion in the brand's aesthetics

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