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I skied Japan’s most and least westernised resorts – this is what I found

The Japanese ski resort of Niseko draws tourists from across the globe with its towering peaks and legendary powder snow, but far fewer foreign skiers head to lesser-known Shiga Kogen ski area in the centre of the country – Annabel Grossman straps on her skis to try both

The Independent UK

Why do so many female animals live longer than males? New research

I’ve long been fascinated by one of the most stubborn patterns in biology: males and females rarely live the same length of time. In humans, women nearly always outlive men, with an average advantage of about five years worldwide today. This pattern holds across history, from 18th-century Swedes to contemporary…

The Conversation

How pollution and the microbiome interact with Tregs, the immune system regulators whose discovery was honored with the Nobel Prize

A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of U.S. and Japanese scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Oct. 6, 2025, for their discovery and elucidation of these cells.

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Kyoto trip costs set to rise with 2026 tourist tax hike

An influx of tourists to the Japanese city has caused authorities to increase overnight accommodation taxes

The Independent UK

World rally champion eyes F1 seat with surprise switch to Japanese series

Two-time rally champion Kalle Rovanpera, 25, will move to single-seater racing in 2026

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Confidence Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.10% this morning, attempting to end the up-and-down week on a positive note, while investors await the release of the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart

Japan In Political Crisis As Coalition Collapses

Japan's ruling coalition collapsed Friday as junior partner Komeito quit the alliance, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi's bid to become the country's first woman prime minister.

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Japan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to would-be first female prime minister

Japan’s Komeito party says it is ending 26 years of alliance with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption

The Independent UK

Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee has rattled through the back nine in just 28 shots to revive Australian hopes at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

AAP

'Time Runs Away': Japan's City With A Two-hour Cap On Phone Use

Police won't be rounding up people glued to phones in Japan's Toyoake, but the mayor believes his two-hour limit can help residents find a healthier relationship with their screens.

International Business Times

Aussie grandma ends fight against drug smuggling bust

The family of an Australian woman says she will pursue an international transfer home after losing an appeal against a drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

AAP

Five USMNT Players to Watch vs. Ecuador, Australia in October

The USMNT will look to start building momentum against two World Cup-bound opponents.

Sports Illustrated

Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from Fed...

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USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Ecuador: Pulisic Leads in Best Form of His Life

Mauricio Pochettino could look to stick with the 3-4-3 formation, which led to a 2–0 win over Japan last month.

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Here's Our First Look at Toyota's New Sports Car

Update 2: Toyota did not reveal its new sports car on Monday. Instead, the automaker unveiled a new Corolla concept and kicked off a countdown to December 4 on its Toyota Gazoo Racing website. It reads "The Soul Lives On." Check it out, and set your watches.

Barchart

Dollar Adds to this Week's Rally on Higher Bond Yields and Weaker Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21% and posted a new 1.75-month high. Political risks in France and Japan are undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Higher bond yields today and weakness in stocks are also supporting the dollar. However, gains...

RideApart

Here Are the Motorcycle Concepts Yamaha's Introducing, and One Looks Out of Star Wars

The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is just around the corner, and Yamaha's planning to show up with pianos, drums, and at least five new vehicle concepts.

Digital Camera World

Top 10 compact cameras in Japan right now – Why Kodak is dominating the charts in 2025

BCN's top-selling compact cameras for September are in. Let's dive into the numbers and put them in perspective

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30 Striking Photos That Capture Iconic Moments In History

History isn’t limited only to books; it’s also captured in powerful images. These 30 photos captured moments in history so emotional, striking, and shocking that they still resonate today.

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Over 32 years later, Nintendo has finally released the obscure Mario game from the creators of Pokemon outside of Japan

Mario and Wario was designed by Satoshi Tajiri, Ken Sugimori, and Junichi Masuda while Pokemon was still in development

Guitar World

“At the push of a button, the legendary roar thunders through the amp”: Fender wrangles Godzilla for a monster guitar collaboration – featuring two company firsts

As well as an otherworldly $36,000 Custom Shop Stratocaster with a Godzilla roar button, two Made in Japan models are also packing some flashy new tech

The Independent UK

Ukrainian refugee who fled war-torn home is now sumo’s rising star

He was first introduced to sumo aged six in his home city of Vinnytsia

The Independent UK

Typhoon hits Japanese islands south of Tokyo with heavy rain

Heavy rain from a typhoon has hit a chain of Japanese islands south of Tokyo

Benzinga

Tokyo-Listed SoftBank Shares Climb 13% After ABB Robotics Deal Boosts Outlook

Tokyo-listed shares of SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) jumped as much as 13% after the Japanese giant agreed to acquire Swiss engineering firm ABB‘s (OTC:ABBNY) Robotics unit in a deal valued at $5.4 billion.

International Business Times

Ukrainian Takes Sumo By Storm After Fleeing War To Pursue Dreams

Danilo Yavhushyshyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in Japan and has taken the ancient sport by storm.

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