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Should you do Fukubukuro shopping? Women say they did and got $1,250 of Coach bags for $500: ‘Denim chain Coach tabby was almost $600 by itself’

Three women did Fukubukuro shopping to celebrate the new year at a Coach store. They ended up with at least $1,250 worth of Coach bags, yet they paid only $500, something that shocked many viewers on TikTok who had never heard of the custom before.

The Mary Sue

Nasa orders its first-ever space station medical evacuation after astronaut falls ill

Agency says US-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Rises on Solid US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 4-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher Thursday due to some better-than-expected US economic news. US job cuts last month fell to a 17-month low, and weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, positive factors for...

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master PS5 Version Includes All Post-Launch Updates

Fans of drifting and open-world racing are getting a major early-year treat. JDM: Japanese Drift Master, the anime-inspired indie racing game originally released for PC and Xbox Series X|S, is sliding onto PlayStation 5 on February 6, 2026.

Operation Sports

Football Manager 2024: Sugar Daddy Clubs, Different Owner Types

Clubs with “Rich Benefactors” can fall into four different categories in Football Manager 2024.

Sports Illustrated

Dollar Climbs on Better-Than-Expected US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17% and posted a 4-week high. The dollar is moving higher today on some better-than-expected US economic news. US job cuts last month fell to a 17-month low, and weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, positive factors for the labor...

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Major Japanese electronics store begs customers for their old PCs as hardware drought continues — ‘we pretty much buy any PC’ pleads the Akihabara outlet

A major Japanese PC and electronics store is pleading with customers to sell it their old PC gear.

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80 Impressive Things Countries Implemented That Left People In Awe (New Pics)

A train arrives right on time, public spaces feel intuitively designed, and everyday tasks move without friction. Nothing seems extravagant, yet everything works in a way that feels deeply considered. Across the world, some countries have implemented small but impressive ideas that quietly improved daily life. These thoughtful systems rarely…

Bored Panda

Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II

The Department of Homeland Security in September 2025 said that 2 million undocumented immigrants had been forced out of the United States since the start of Donald Trump’s second presidency.

The Conversation

Seeking honor is a double-edged sword – from ancient Greece to samurai Japan, thinkers have wrestled with whether it’s the way to virtue

Pete Hegseth, the current defense secretary, has stressed what he calls the “warrior ethos,” while other Americans seem to have embraced a renewed interest in “warrior culture.”

The Conversation

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Investors Weigh Trump Policy Shifts, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.19%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.28% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as investors digest a flurry of announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump on the U.S. housing and defense industries.

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Japan to test deep-sea rare-earth mining as China export curbs spark supply concerns

Tokyo set to make world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of around 6,000m

The Independent UK

A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again

The Independent UK

Japan railway station names third ‘stationmaster’ – calico cat named Yontama

Quirky feline role continues to boost tourism and revive local rail line

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Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in US Service Sector Activity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.11%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Dec ISM services index unexpectedly expanded at its fastest pace in 14 months. The dollar also rose amid increased safe-haven demand after the US seized a Russian-flagged tanker...

Motor1

This Toyota GR86 Got An AE86 Makeover—Pop-Up Headlights And All

The Toyota AE86 Corolla is a legend for a reason. The rear-wheel-drive sports car from the mid-1980s became an icon thanks to the Japanese television show Initial D. Now, a Japanese tuner has put the AE86’s front end on a new GR86, including pop-up headlights and all. It looks killer.

Digital Camera World

Instax is about to get a lot better at printing text on instant film, if this new premium mobile printer is any indication

Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link+ is a portable photo printer made to also print text and graphics, but it has only been announced in Japan

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Dollar Recovers as US Service Sector Activity Expands

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and is slightly higher after Dec ISM services index unexpectedly expanded at its fastest pace in 14 months. The dollar also rose amid increased safe-haven demand after the US seized a Russian-flagged tanker...

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The newest Fujifilm compact camera “time-travels” with an Eras Dial and a Super-8-inspired design. But, there’s a catch

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema has a dial to replicate looks from different decades, but it's only been announced in Japan

The Conversation

How tourism, a booming wellness culture and social media are transforming the age-old Japanese tea ceremony

One of Japan’s most recognizable cultural practices – the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, or chadō – is being reshaped by tourism, wellness culture and social media.

International Business Times UK

Japan Rocked by Nuclear Security Scare After Agency Worker Loses Sensitive Phone in China

A Japanese nuclear safety worker lost a phone containing confidential data in China, prompting the Nuclear Regulation Agency to warn of a potential security breach.

The Independent UK

Watchdog halts a Japanese nuclear plant's safety review after seismic data found to be fabricated

Japan's nuclear watchdog is scrapping the safety screening for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant

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S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Jobs Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as caution prevails ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data that could offer clues on the timing of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut.

The Guardian - US

‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn

Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines

The Independent UK

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

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