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Japan minister visits controversial shrine to mark World War II anniversary

Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.

Al Jazeera

World peace at last: Japan surrenders – archive, 1945

On 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan to the Allies in a radio broadcast to the nation. See how the Guardian reported events

The Guardian - UK

Japan Emperor Expresses 'Deep Remorse' 80 Years After WWII

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.

International Business Times

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China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power

Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.

Al Jazeera

This stunning Tokyo-inspired running shoe hides ASICS’ most advanced tech yet

ASICS levels up performance with new foam and all-new MEGABLAST and SONICBLAST shoes

Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever

This year marks 80 years since Japan’s catastrophic defeat in the Asia-Pacific War. In 1945, the country lay in ruins. Millions had died in battle or in the devastating Allied bombings of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and other cities. Across Asia and the Pacific, Japan’s bid to create a Greater East…

The Conversation

Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

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What is behind Japan’s unprecedented population crisis – and can it be stopped?

With record-low births, rising deaths, and entrenched gender norms, Japan is struggling to address its ‘quiet emergency’

The Independent UK

Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts in Tokyo

Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts. They were super featherweight boxer Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa.

The Sports Daily

Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

International Business Times

Second boxer from same Tokyo event dies from brain injuries

Hiromasa Urakawa has passed away after a bout with Yoji Saito

The Independent UK

How Fidelity Just Made It Easier for the Average American To Invest In Bitcoin

Fidelity brokerage clients became the largest shareholders in Metaplanet, a Tokyo investment firm. This might make it easier for investors to dip into crypto.

GOBankingRates

SoftBank Stock Surges 10% After Exec Teases $12 Billion OpenAI Windfall — But $500 Billion 'Stargate' AI Project Pitched To Trump Hits Snags

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) shares surged 10.47% to JPY 13,875 ($94.11) on Friday on the Tokyo exchange following the company’s first quarter of 2026 earnings call, where executives highlighted massive gains from artificial intelligence investments while acknowledging delays in the ambitious Stargate data center project.

Benzinga

Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

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The Independent UK

Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2%

Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo

International Business Times

Tokyo Soars On Trade Deal Relief As Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend

Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.

Cinemablend

If You Thought Disney Wait Times Were High In Orlando, Just Wait 'Til You Head To DisneySea In Tokyo

If you want to ride some of Disney's best attractions, you'll have to wait a while.

Windows Central

Ninja Gaiden 4 Hands-On —This Punishing Action Game Feels Awesome, and Both Protagonists Are Great To Play

I recently visited PlatinumGames to go hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4. After playing for a few hours and talking to the devs, I'm excited for the full launch.

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The Independent UK

Japan wins £4.9bn deal to build Australian warships

It is Tokyo’s most significant defence sale in a decade

International Business Times UK

Cooper Lutkenhaus Stuns Donavan Brazier, Leaves 800m Veterans Behind at USATF Championships — Is It the End of an Era?

16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus stuns veterans at USATF 800m final, breaking the U18 world record and earning a spot on Team USA for Tokyo 2025.

The Guardian - UK

Asher-Smith surges to 200m win and competition best at UK championships

The sprinter clocked 22.14secs to edge out Amy Hunt in the women’s 200m, while Zharnel Hughes also ran a championship best in the men’s 200m

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith sets championship record to seal 200m title at British nationals

Georgia Hunter Bell, Josh Kerr, Amber Anning and Zharnel Hughes were all also victorious on day two in Birmingham

The National (Scotland)

2025 UK Athletics Championships carry more intrigue than they have for years

At times, the UK Athletics Championships fail to spark much interest but given the strength of competition this year, this weekend's event carries…

The Independent UK

Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries

A Japanese woman in China was attacked with a stone-like object in Suzhou on Thursday evening

The Independent UK

British Athletics Championships 2025: Schedule, start times and how to watch on TV

Josh Kerr and Georgia Hunter Bell feature over two action-packed days in Birmingham, with Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson recovering from an injury and expected to be handed a wildcard for the World Championships in Tokyo in September

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