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Burger King Japan Sold to Goldman Sachs in Whopper-Sized Deal With Massive Expansion Plans After Acquisition

Affinity Equity sells Burger King Japan to Goldman Sachs, which aims to triple the restaurant's sales in the region

International Business Times UK

Why Japan’s support for Taiwan has gone down so badly in China

Tensions are rising between China and Japan again over a dispute in the East China Sea. Such tensions are usually over the Senkaku Islands, an uninhabited chain administered by Japan but claimed by China. The current row, however, stems from international anxiety over a possible Chinese invasion of democratically ruled…

The Conversation

This Japanese-inspired bathtub is the secret ingredient for a calming bathroom – experts say ‘the benefits are endless’

It's the bath you never knew you needed

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40 Beautiful Photos Showing People Celebrating What Makes Them Unique

Perfection is boring! It’s impossible to attain anyway and, arguably, it’s overrated. The good news is that being your authentic self is starting to be cool again. And the proof is in the pudding. The Japanese aesthetic and philosophical concept of ‘wabi-sabi’ is going viral online, and people are sharing…

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People Are Sharing 63 Cases Of The “Butterfly Effect” Happening In Real Life

Small changes can have incredibly large and unintended consequences, whether for good or for ill. And no matter how smart you (think you) are, there’s absolutely no way that you can predict all of the possible outcomes of your actions. Today, we’re featuring some of the most dramatic real-life examples…

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Video of Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official sparks complaint

The officials met on Tuesday to ease tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks, but they failed to reach any breakthrough

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.46% this morning as sentiment improved following dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official.

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Weather tracker: US storms linked to ‘atmospheric river’ phenomenon

California faced evacuation warnings over flood risk while Japan experienced heavy early season snowfall

The Guardian - UK

Police Probe 50-Year-Old Woman Who Tried To Break Into BTS Star Jungkook's Home in 3rd Attempt This Year

Police in Seoul are investigating a Japanese woman who repeatedly pressed the keypad of BTS star Jungkook's door in a third intrusion attempt.

International Business Times UK

Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy

Japan's Cabinet has approved a $135 billion stimulus package to help spur the economy and relieve the impact of higher prices

The Independent UK

Why People Want Aespa Off Japan's NYE Show – And What China Has To Do With It

A fast-rising petition in Japan opposes Aespa's New Year's Eve appearance, citing past controversy involving Ningning and rising Japan-China tensions.

International Business Times UK

Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US

Japan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6%

The Independent UK

Jefferies’ Chris Wood called Japan’s crash and the U.S. housing bubble. He’s now warning of an ‘AI capex arms race’

“It’s completely unclear to me who’s going to monetize and make money out of all this capex,” said Wood at the Fortune Innovation Forum.

Fortune

'Rental Family' spotlights real-life Japanese businesses that offer fill-in relatives, friends

“Rental Family,” a moving drama from Searchlight Pictures starring Brendan Fraser, is sure to spark interest in Japan’s real-life industry

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Tatsuya Nakadai obituary

One of the greatest actors of Japanese cinema best known for Ran, the 1985 film adaptation of King Lear

International Business Times UK

'Psychosis' Claim As Japanese Woman Marries AI Character She Designed

A 32-year-old Japanese woman has married an AI character she custom-built in ChatGPT. Experts warn of 'AI psychosis' as emotional bonds between humans and AI deepen.

International Business Times

Warren Buffett Might Hate Bitcoin, But Japan Investments Could be Indirectly Linked to Ripple XRP

Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Sumitomo and SBI Holdings suggests indirect ties to Ripple XRP. Experts see potential in Japan's blockchain adoption for institutional settlement.

The Independent UK

Steve Tandy: Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring

Wales have made five changes from the side that beat Japan last weekend.

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Japanese men caught with 43kg cannabis at Malaysia airport

Packages found ‘hidden by covering with anchovies and dried shrimp and vacuum packed to evade detection’

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Stocks Rally Before the Open on Upbeat Nvidia Earnings, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +1.12%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +1.55% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from AI darling Nvidia boosted sentiment.

The Independent UK

Japan government report expresses alarm at ‘new world order’ of these three ally nations

Japan warns of emerging security environment in ways not seen since the Cold War

The Independent UK

Oysters are dying off in huge numbers in Japan. Nobody knows why

Researchers looking at pathogens or harmful algal blooms as possible causes

Marie Claire

Every Beauty Editor I Know Swears By Japanese Gel Manis—Here's Why

The hottest new nail technique comes with flawless results—and a steep price tag.

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Dollar Climbs on Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.39% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is moving higher today amid weakness in the yen, which tumbled to a 9.75-month low on concern that the Japanese government will support a stimulus package that would substantially increase Japan's debt burden. Today's...

The Conversation

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

When Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in October 2025, it left a trail of destruction. The Category 5 storm damaged buildings in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, snapped power lines and cut off entire neighborhoods from hospitals and aid.

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