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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day as many express worries about Trump

Shouting “banzai!”

The Independent UK

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Lowers Growth Forecasts

The Bank of Japan on Thursday left its key interest rate unchanged but revised down its growth forecasts, warning that US trade tariffs are fuelling economic uncertainty.

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Rise As BoJ Holds Rates Steady

Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most Asian markets shut for the May 1 holiday.

International Business Times

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Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt

Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity pole

The Guardian - AU

University repatriates centuries-old skulls to Japan: ‘We believe they are pleased to return home’

The skulls were donated to the university in 1913

The Independent UK

University returns ancestral skulls to Ainu people of Japan

A handover ceremony took place at the University of Edinburgh with the Ainu Association of Hokkaido.

Evening Standard

The Palace Hotel, Tokyo review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

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OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts, Japan hotel review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Slip With U.S. GDP and PCE Inflation Data in Focus, Microsoft and Meta Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.30% this morning as investors cautiously await a barrage of U.S. economic data, including the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the first estimate of first-quarter GDP, as well as earnings reports from “Magnificent Seven” companies Microsoft and Meta.

Barchart

30 Facts That Prove Japan Is Unlike Any Other Country

Japan is a country that never fails to surprise the world with its innovations and some silly inventions too. Here is a list of the coolest things that make the country of the rising sun unique.

Bored Panda

Japan Tariff Envoy Departs For Round Two Of US Talks

Tokyo's tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald Trump's trade levies.

International Business Times

7 Japanese Garden Ideas That Channel the Elements of Nature to Make Your Serene Outdoor Space Feel Zen

Take inspiration from Japan's legacy of outdoor design and transform your garden into an oasis that breathes relaxation with these seven elements of design.

Livingetc

Inside Japan’s race to prepare for war on its doorstep

SPECIAL REPORT: Japan views Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a failure of global deterrence – and a wake-up call. On Yonaguni island, just 100km from Taiwan, Adam Withnall visits a community bracing in case history repeats itself

The Independent UK

Japan's Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars

Japan’s top automaker Toyota has announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo

The Independent UK

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Sports Illustrated

F1 Drivers’ 2025 Power Rankings: Oscar Piastri Setting the Tone Through First Five Races

The McLaren driver leads the championship standings as the paddock travels to Miami. Here’s how he and the rest of the field stack up so far.

The Sports Daily

Who are the five Japanese women to win a major in women's golf?

Who are the five Japanese women to win a major in women's golf? Three players have won over the last two years.

InsideEVs

Nissan's Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.

I was wrapping up my visit to Nissan’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, waiting in the lobby of the hotel for my ride to the airport. I was feeling cautiously optimistic about Nissan’s turnaround plan after long conversations with the incoming CEO and other executives. The company is bringing hybrids and plug-ins…

Al Jazeera

Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions

Japan’s Ishiba and Philippines’s Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China’s assertiveness in South China Sea.

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PC Gamer

A Japanese retailer is only selling RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs for domestic use, which feels like a policy that is impossible to enforce

Pretty please can I spend thousands at your store?

Advnture

Second time's the charm? Hapless hiker rescued from Mount Fuji twice in 4 days after returning for lost phone

The 27-year-old university student returned to Japan's tallest mountain four days after he was airlifted to safety

TechRadar

Here's one of the strangest ways gamers are trying to buy an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 - unsurprisingly, it's not working

It's no surprise to see Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 highly sought after, and this move from Japanese retailers is a prime example.

International Business Times

Japan, Philippines Leaders Vow To Deepen Security Ties

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.

The Independent UK

Ace Hotel Kyoto, Japan review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

Japan's Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs on Philippines visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is heading to the Philippines seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region and he plans to symbolically board a Japan-built Philippine patrol ship that has repeatedly clashed with the Chinese coast guard

The Sports Daily

X reacts to Mao Saigo winning the 2025 Chevron Championship

X reacts to Mao Saigo of Japan winning the 2025 Chevron Championship. Saigo won in a five person playoff in Texas.

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