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Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

New government data shows the number of births reached 686,061 in 2024, a decline of 5.7% from the previous year and the lowest since statistics were first kept in 1899

The Guardian - AU

Predator: Killer of Killers review – animated anthology of Arnie’s old antagonists

Forty years on from the original, the Predators are back in Viking times, samurai-era Japan and second world war US – but you can’t help think it would be better as live action

The Guardian - UK

Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

A spot in the 2026 World Cup is within touching distance for the Socceroos, but arch rivals Japan loom as a big obstacle despite bringing a weakened squad.

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Sigma prices have increased in the US following the increased tariffs, with most gear increasing by around 10%

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Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899, according to government data, as younger people are reluctant to marry and raise children due to economic concern and a society that still adds extra burden only on women

The Independent UK

Belts On The Line In The Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida Fight

The WBC & IBF World Bantamweight Title belts are on the line in the Junto Nakatani vs Ryosuke Nishida unification clash in Tokyo, Japan.

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Japanese company ispace will attempt historic moon landing today

Tokyo-based ispace hopes to succeed where its 2023 mission fell short, with a new lander, new software and a new chance at lunar history.

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Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

The Guardian - AU

The rare version of Christianity heading toward extinction

Hidden Christians are dying out, and there is growing certainty that their unique version of Christianity will die with them

The Independent UK

‘A knife crime waiting to happen’: how Yoshitomo Nara became Japan’s most expensive artist

The veteran punk painter’s twisted cherubs are a far cry from the tasteful, beautiful Japanese art that usually appears in western galleries. The retrospective about to open in the UK should be electrifying

The Guardian - UK

Japan's emperor and his family pray in Okinawa for the victims of the island battle 80 years ago

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family have prayed for all the war dead in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II fought on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa 80 years ago

The Independent UK

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

AAP

New plastic that dissolves in seawater raises hopes for tackling ocean pollution

Japanese researchers say new material can dissolve completely in saltwater or moist soil without leaving behind harmful microplastics

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's reporting on looming extinction of rare version of Christianity in rural Japan

On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries

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Socceroos' quick healer ready for date with destiny

From the moment he tore his ACL last September, Alessandro Circati had one date in mind - taking on Japan in a Perth World Cup Qualifier.

The Independent UK

'A huge loss.' In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction

On the rural islands of Nagasaki a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries and believers

The Independent UK

2 Japanese men were killed in northern China in a business dispute, police say

Chinese police say two Japanese men were killed last month in the port city of Dalian because of a dispute with a Chinese business partner

The Independent UK

Lee Jae Myung vows ‘lasting peace’ with North Korea in inauguration speech after South Korea election victory

South Korea’s new president says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering trilateral partnership with US and Japan

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What time is Japan's private ispace moon landing today (and how to watch it live)?

The Japanese company ispace will attempt to land its Resilience lander on the moon on June 5. Here's what time and how to watch it live.

The Independent UK

MLB sees double-digit viewership increases in US and Japan

Major League Baseball’s viewer numbers in the United States and Japan during the first two months have seen double-digit increases

The Guardian - AU

Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos’ way – but it has never been a better time to face them

Samurai Blue have earned the right to bring a squad containing just seven players with more than 10 caps to Australia for a World Cup qualifier

InsideEVs

China's BYD Will Strike At The Heart Of Japan's Car Market

Today on Critical Materials: China is coming for Japan's kei cars, Uber plays a pivotal role in Tesla vs Waymo robotaxi battle and electric semis target diesel.

Sports Illustrated

Shigeo Nagashima, Beloved All-Time Great of Japanese Baseball, Dies at 89

The .305 lifetime hitter was mourned by Shohei Ohtani and others.

The Independent UK

Watch: Japanese shoppers scramble to buy cheap rice as prices skyrocket

The doubling in rice prices since last year has become a major concern for voters and policymakers

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos reach crunch time with World Cup 2026 qualification in sight

Australia can virtually secure their place at next year’s tournament with a win over Japan in Perth – and if not they get a second bite of the cherry next week

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