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Centrefolded: Japan’s ‘porn disposal’ boxes phased out amid rise of the internet

The boxes served to protect the eyes of children from adult material littering the streets, but the shift online has seen their usefulness decline

The Guardian - AU

As Trump vows ‘no exceptions’ on tariffs, US allies hope to change his mind

Japan, South Korea and Australia are lobbying the mercurial US president for exemptions on tariffs.

Al Jazeera

Dave Roberts Declares Dodgers' Opening Day Starter vs. Cubs in Tokyo

Dave Roberts indicated both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki would take the mound during the Dodgers' season-opening series in Tokyo.

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Japan drones find truck cabin swallowed by sinkhole with ‘person inside’

A lorry was swallowed at an intersection near Tokyo during morning rush hour last month

The Independent UK

Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs

Japan’s government says it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change from duty-free quotas that Tokyo was given previously

The Independent UK

Neeraj Chopra to begin season in May at Doha Diamond League

NEW DELHI: With 2025 promising a busy year for track and field, headlined by September's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, javelin ace Neeraj Chopra, it is learnt, will commence his season at the Doha Diamond League (DL) on May 16.

The Times of India

Trump Hosts Japan PM, Threatens Tariffs

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Japanese goods if the US trade deficit with Tokyo is not equalized, as he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington.

International Business Times

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Parts of Japan blanketed by thick snow during strongest cold front for years

Hokkaido and the Japan Sea coast have been hardest hit, forcing domestic airlines to cancel flights between cities in the region and Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Tokyo Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Ring Targeting Tourists

Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district.

International Business Times

Japan’s first bunk-bed bus allows tourists to skip the hotel

Operator expects demand to come from tourists bound for Tokyo to attend concerts

The Independent UK

Japan's Olympic Pool-sized Sinkhole Highlights Risk Of Old Pipes

A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, highlights the risk posed by Japan's ageing pipes.

International Business Times

Dethroned world champ's 'high-risk, high-reward' return

Jason Moloney's first fight since losing his world title in May will be back in Tokyo and full of jeopardy against a former kickboxing superstar.

AAP

Stocks Drop, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Tokyo, Seoul and Jakarta each shed more than two percent while Sydney, Bangkok and Wellington were each off more than one percent. Singapore and India also fell, while Hong Kong gave up early deep losses to end only marginally down. Shanghai remained closed for a holiday.

Latin Times

OpenAI Announces New 'Deep Research' Tool For ChatGPT

US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck.

The Conversation

How the real murders behind the hit novel Butter exposed Japanese media misogyny

Japan, 2009. It is a morning in August and, in a parking lot in Saitama – a regional centre about 30kms north of Tokyo – a rental car is spotted with a man lying in the back seat. His name is Yoshiyuki Oide. But it turns out that he’s not…

The Guardian - UK

Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre ramp

AAP

Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

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Elderly Driver Trapped In Tokyo Sinkhole Sparks Infrastructure Concerns

A sinkhole incident near Tokyo traps a truck driver, highlighting infrastructure challenges in Japan and the importance of maintenance.

The Independent UK

Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days

The Times of India

Two top coaches to train elite Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Two prominent coaches, Jamaica's Jerry Lee Holness and Germany's Ronald Wiegel, will be training Indian athletes in the present Olympic cycle. Their initial assignment will be the forthcoming World Championships in Tokyo, and subsequently the Asian Games in 2026.

GamesRadar

Cult classic racing series returns 18 years after its once-final entry on Xbox 360 to 95% overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews

Tokyo Xtreme Racer is still impressing driving fans decades later

PC Gamer

I'm not even a car guy, but Y2K throwback Tokyo Xtreme Racer '25 looks incredible and has thousands of Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews after 4 days of early access

I am ready to be Xtreme.

Evening Standard

Naoya Inoue delivers vicious knockout of Ye Joon Kim to retain undisputed world titles

‘The Monster’ sets up huge 2025 with a typically devastating early stoppage of late replacement opponent in Tokyo

Evening Standard

How to watch Inoue vs Kim: TV channel and live stream for boxing today

Undisputed super-bantamweight champion is heavy favourite against new opponent in Tokyo

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