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Top Japanese beverage giant Suntory's chief resigns as he faces a drug probe

Takeshi Niinami, a Japanese business leader and CEO of beverage giant Suntory, has resigned as he is facing an investigation into his alleged possession of an illegal drug

The Independent UK

Japan makes it easier for people to shoot bears

Hunters were previously banned from shooting at bears in densely populated areas without explicit police permission

The Independent UK

Who is attending China’s military parade and what weapons are going to be shown off?

China’s military parade paves the way for Xi Jinping to be christened the biggest leader in the East to take on Donald Trump's aggressive trade and geopolitical policies, reports Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

The Independent UK

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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing

The two leaders’ meeting comes the day before a military parade marking Japan’s surrender in World War II.

Al Jazeera

Celebrating The Quirky And Playful Side Of Cats: 60 Photos By Masayuki Oki (New Pics)

Photographer Masayuki Oki has spent years roaming the streets and famous cat islands, capturing cats in their everyday moments.

Bored Panda

Tokyo uses AI to warn residents to prepare for the worst with simulation of Mount Fuji erupting

The AI-generated video released by Japanese officials for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day in Japan shows a simulation of a potential violent eruption of the active volcano.

Euronews

Digital Yen Set To Be Launched By This Japanese Financial Giant: Here Is Where DCJPY Can Be Used

Japan Post Bank (OTCPK: JPSTF) announced plans to introduce a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026 to streamline digital financial transactions for its depositors, according to a Tuesday report.

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China's military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II

Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, recalls the modest military presence at the founding of communist China in 1949

The Independent UK

80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific

On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy of the conflict remains etched into land and sea.

The Conversation

China to show off military might in parade attended by anti-west leaders

Leaders of Russia, Iran and North Korea will be at event marking 80 years since defeat of Japan in second world war

The Guardian - UK

Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history

Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.

Al Jazeera

Japan, South Korea Had Hottest Summer On Record In 2025

Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said Monday.

International Business Times

'More important than a Michelin star': Lithuanian chef named best sushi master

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

Euronews

Woodman-Wickliffe breaks New Zealand try record in World Cup cruise against Japan

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored her 50th try in 30 Tests in New Zealand’s 62-19 World Cup win against Japan, surpassing Doug Howlett’s 49

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Reason

Capitalism in the Cracks: How Japan's Microspaces Unleash Economic Experimentation

These spaces are so small that most cities would ignore them. Tokyo doesn't.

International Business Times

Pacifist Japan Struggles To Boost Troops As China Anxiety Grows

Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions.

The Guardian - AU

Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first

South Australian law on single-use plastic packaging coming into force on 1 September will ban polyethylene containers known as shoyu-tai in Japan

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s only going to get bigger’: Australia embraces the Japanese game that turns rubbish into sport

Caitlin Cassidy competes in Australia’s World Cup spogomi qualifier, a fun event that’s really about raising environmental awareness, in Manly

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Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.

The Guardian - UK

‘Really transitional moment’: what should we do about declining fertility rates?

As fertility rate hits all-time low in England and Wales, is there cause for concern for the economy and services?

Evening Standard

In an unstable world British business should look East to Japan

Japan wants boost domestic growth by encouraging direct foreign investment

Al Jazeera

Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan

Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow temporary deployment of US missile system.

Sports Illustrated

Shock Recall in Mexico’s 25-Player Roster for September International Friendlies

El Tri will play friendly matches vs. Japan and South Korea.

Barchart

Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Friday and turned lower following the weaker-than-expected August MNI Chicago PMI report and after the University of Michigan’s US August consumer sentiment index was revised lower. The dollar was also pressured by...

The Independent UK

Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions

Japan says it plans to deploy its domestically developed long-range missiles earlier than scheduled

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