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Jones plots Wallabies' demise in latest reunion

Japan coach Eddie Jones was at his agitating best as he previewed his first encounter with the Wallabies since his controversial exit, and endorsed R360.

AAP

Trump in Asia: five key questions as US president prepares for diplomatic tour

Donald Trump will travel to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea for the Apec and Asean summits. Will he meet Xi Jinping, and what tariff deals might be secured?

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies out to banish ghosts of Eddie Jones era in Tokyo Test reunion

Under Joe Schmidt Australia have been cleaning up the mess left by their former coach but victory over Jones’s Japan can help heal any wounds

The Guardian - AU

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Nissan adds solar roof to Japan's most popular little EV – and it promises to add 1,800 miles of free range a year

An extendable solar roof can add useable mileage to Nissan's diminutive EV and the tech is going into production.

TechRadar

Did Ran Takahashi Sleep With Adult Film Actress? Fans Shocked By Cheating Rumours With Influencer And JAV Star

Ran Takahashi denies romantic ties to Saika Kawakita and influencer Uka after hotel encounter rumours spark fan backlash in Japan.

International Business Times UK

Nexperia fallout threatens automobile production as Japanese carmakers warn of supply disruptions while European companies prep assembly line shut-downs — mature-node chip market in crisis as supply dwindles

Japan's Automobile Manufacturers Association warned that Nexperia's disrupted chip supply could halt vehicle production across Japan, as Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to suspend assembly of Golf and Tiguan models as early as next week.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ceremony.

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Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say

Volvo, VW and Nissan among companies that could face supply problems due to Dutch takeover of Nexperia

The Guardian - UK

Iconic Mount Fuji finally gets season’s first snowcap – three weeks later than usual

Light white dusting appears after temperatures near peak drop below freezing

The Independent UK

Fujitsu defies convention with optical drives in new AMD Ryzen laptop — Blu-ray disk drive clings onto life in Japanese market

Optical disc devotees continue to find safe ports and harbors in Japan, with the release of the new FMV Note A laptop line from Fujitsu.

Tom’s Hardware

“Turned each band member’s concept into reality”: The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live

The guitars designed by Billy Corgan, Kiki Wong, James Iha and Jack Bates are now on display

Guitar World

Tainted alcohol: Which destinations are included in the UK’s expanded methanol poisoning advisory?

Drinking cheap, unsealed or bootleg drinks abroad can cause blindness or death, FCDO warns.

Euronews

Trump Heads To Asia Aiming To Make Deals With Xi

US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.

International Business Times

Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.

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Tokyo craft meets Zurich upcycling as Hender Scheme reimagines two FREITAG icons

A limited-edition collaboration merges Swiss tarp design with Japanese leather craft

International Business Times

New Japan PM To Advance Defence Spending Target: Reports

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials communicate with Congress

Leaders at the Pentagon have significantly altered how military officials will speak with Congress after a pair of new memos issued last week

The Independent UK

Is it safe to drink alcohol in Japan? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning

Travellers are advised not to accept drinks from strangers or leave alcohol unattended

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The Independent UK

Japan’s first female PM appoints just two women to her cabinet

Takaichi earlier pledged to match the levels of female representation seen in Nordic countries

The Independent UK

Japan’s new PM says she loves ‘Korean skincare and dramas’

Takaichi says the relationship between Japan and South Korea is ‘now greater than ever’

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Slip as Netflix and Texas Instruments Earnings Disappoint, Tesla Results in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending down -0.27% this morning as investors digest disappointing results from Netflix and Texas Instruments.

The Guardian - UK

Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?

Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fish

The Independent UK

Japan Post says it will no longer force delivery staff to ride bicycles as ‘punishment’

Internal memo later acknowledges such a practice could be perceived as punitive or harassing

The Independent UK

Foreign Office extends methanol poisoning warnings to eight new countries

Japan and Mexico are among the countries with updated guidance

International Business Times

'Stealth Husband' Of Japan's New PM Vows Quiet Support

The spouse of Japan's first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to support her by being a "stealth husband", cooking meals but staying out of the spotlight.

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