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Shreyas Iyer all set to be named India's new T20I captain for UK tour

Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20s against Ireland and England. He will also captain the squad for the Asian Games in Japan. Suryakumar Yadav is dropped due to poor form. Tilak Varma is expected to be vice-captain. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may debut. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall is also a possibility…

The Economic Times

‘Extremely intelligent’ Japanese bear that attacked four people still at large, police say

Bear believed to have unlatched and opened a locked window, and was seen turning on and drinking from a tap

The Guardian - AU

Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key threshold

Japan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. This comes after significant yen-buying intervention and a record drop in foreign reserves. Officials are exploring new ways to fund dollar support operations. Investors watch for further…

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Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages

The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours to Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Auburn University student goes missing in Japan: Family warns “don’t post exact location” after ChatGPT-linked travel dispute

An Alabama family is desperately searching for their son, Weston Higginbotham, who vanished in Kyoto, Japan on May 29. The 20-year-old Auburn University student went missing after a disagreement with his mother over the use of ChatGPT. His mother had used ChatGPT for travel planning. The family has made an…

The Economic Times

Asian stocks drop as US-Iran peace talks stall

The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.6 per cent during early trading.

AAP

Rokid Glasses Top Makuake's Most Anticipated Product Ranking, Signalling Greater Smart Glasses Ubiquity

TOKYO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product on the Japanese crowdfunding campaign Makuake, concluding its campaign with nearly US$4,000,000 raised from 7,413 backers. "Rokid Glasses…

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Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes

The Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar is strengthening due to safe-haven demand amid escalating Gulf tensions. Markets await U.S. jobs data, with the yen facing its fourth weekly decline despite signs of rising real…

The Economic Times

Japan plans to rebuild ageing nuclear plants: report

Japan reportedly plans to replace up to five nuclear reactors by the 2040s, aiming to ensure a stable energy.

AAP

Japan travel scam tops B4m in damages as state steps in

The Tourism Department is helping victims of fraudulent and illegal tours visiting Japan to file civil lawsuits, as total damages now exceed 4 million baht.

Bangkok Post

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi Caught on Video Packing on PDA in Japan After Kylie's Direct Command

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have been filmed holding hands on a trip to Japan, the latest in a string of public outings that has fuelled speculation about a new Hollywood power couple.

International Business Times UK

US to uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan: Greer

The US has struck deals with ‌the EU and Japan that limit US ⁠tariffs on most EU or Japanese imports to a maximum of 15 per cent.

AAP

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

The Independent UK

Auburn University student goes missing in Japan during family vacation, had a fight with mom over use of ChatGPT

A Japan vacation turned into a nightmare for this Alabama family as their 20-year-old son, a student at Auburn University, has been missing since May 29. The family said they won't be leaving Japan without Weston. Weston is an experienced traveler and nobody resisted when he went on solo after…

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We could get a Resident Evil game set in Japan someday as producer Masato Kumazawa reveals the development team 'has given it some thought'

Who could say no to a Resident Evil game set in Japan?

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‘We are in our own living hell’: 20yo Alabama student disappears in Japan, mom pleads with locals for help finding him

"We will continue to have hope, and we will find Weston."

International Business Times UK

Prudential Hits Employees With New Layoffs Amid $1 Billion Global Misconduct and Sales Ban Disaster

Prudential Financial is pressing ahead with another round of layoffs in Newark as it absorbs a $1 billion blow from misconduct and a sales suspension at its Japan affiliate.

Digital Camera World

This creator camera overtakes traditional photography models in Japan – and it hasn't got a viewfinder!

For months, a leading beginner camera dominated Japan's sales charts – but a viewfinder-free creator camera has now taken the top spot

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The Independent UK

Why Japan is running short of plastic bags, trays and gloves

Shortage affecting bakeries to convenience store chains, and making everyday items more expensive for people

Digital Camera World

Japanese photographers can't stop buying these compact cameras – and smartphone fatigue might be the reason

The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

The Economic Times

In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened next

Japan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced predators, active during the day, failed to hunt nocturnal snakes but decimated native wildlife, including the endangered Amami rabbit. After nearly five decades and a massive eradication effort, Japan has finally…

International Business Times UK

James 'Weston' Higginbotham Update: Family Fears Emotional Distress After Auburn Student Vanishes In Japan

Auburn University student James 'Weston' Higginbotham disappeared in Japan, prompting a large-scale search involving Japanese authorities, US officials, and volunteers.

The Economic Times

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei pulls back from record high on AI selloff

Japan's Nikkei index experienced its biggest drop in three weeks on Thursday. This pullback followed a record high. Investors sold AI-related stocks after Broadcom's disappointing revenue. Renewed Middle East conflict also impacted market sentiment. SoftBank Group saw a significant decline. Despite the broader market fall, Tokyo Electron and Disco shares…

The Independent UK

Japan could force demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque inaugurated by Pakistan’s ambassador

City mayor says she wants the mosque demolished as soon as possible

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From a Sunken Tatami Lounge to a Glass-Enclosed Stream — This Los Angeles Home Has Cracked the California-Japan Design Code

Honoring the pioneering American architect Ray Kappe's original vision, OWIU Design's most personal project weaves Eastern philosophies and artisanal traditions into the fabric of a modern West Coast abode

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