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Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Couche-Tard Bosses Make Case In Tokyo For 7-Eleven Buyout

The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.

International Business Times

Japanese public servants win £57,000 overtime payout for mandatory 5-miunte early start

Government employees in Ginan were made to clock in five minutes early every day for three years

The Independent UK

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Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal

The Guardian - US

S&P Futures Climb With U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.56% this morning as investors gear up for the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

Seven men arrested for raping daughters and posting about it in chat group

Japan police on lookout for other possible members of chat room

The Independent UK

Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants

Japanese company announces two new EVs and promises another three by 2026, as well as new Lexus models

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The Toyota FT-Me Is a Tiny EV With a Solar Roof

In today's SUV-obsessed world, Toyota has found a cure for car obesity: the FT-Me. It makes the iQ look like a giant by comparison—heck, it's even smaller than Japan's kei cars. This oddly angular contraption is a pint-sized EV built for the urban jungle. At less than 2.5 meters (98.4…

Motor1

On the heels of Rise of the Ronin's PC launch, its director says there's a "significant" amount of Japanese Switch gamers: "I am closely watching how this will change with the release of Switch 2"

Fumihiko Yasuda also says the PC playerbase has "significantly increased in Japan"

GamesRadar

Konami could finally reveal Silent Hill f release date in new showcase event

After three years in the shadows, horror fans could finally get an update on Silent Hill f at a dedicated event hosted by its Japanese developer

Evening Standard

Zoo pays tribute to ‘beloved’ lion after she dies at equivalent of 100 years old

Oto was Japan’s oldest lion

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Mixed After Yesterday’s Selloff, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.04%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.54% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain After Yesterday’s Selloff, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.41%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.53% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

Barchart

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down

The Independent UK

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Compact, vlogging-focused cameras dominate this list of best-selling bodies – and this cheap Nikon is quickly heading to the top

The Nikon Z50 II has made a huge leap up the list of best-selling cameras in Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending

Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand

GamesRadar

Death Stranding 2 packs on a third obvious Metal Gear Solid reference with cover art throwing back to MGS2's bizarre box art featuring Japanese pop superstar Gackt

Kojima's still passing down those memes

The Independent UK

The best flowering cherry trees for British gardens

Around 50 ornamental cherry varieties thrive in British gardens

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Japanese game producer argues that thick thighs on anime girls are a natural byproduct of economic recession

The economy's in shambles.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Sharply Lower as U.S. Recession Talk Lingers, Inflation Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.90%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -1.04% this morning, while Treasury yields also fell, as concerns about the health of the U.S. economy weighed on sentiment.

The Independent UK

A guide to the best trees for glorious cherry blossom

Who needs to visit Japan when you can grow ornamental cherry trees at home?

Livingetc

The 5 Japanese Design Principles Everyone Who Wants a Calm-Feeling Home Should Know About

If you're looking to create a home with a sense of calm and uncluttered minimalism at its core, these simple Japanese aesthetic principles are all you need

International Business Times

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard Explore Sell-offs Ahead Of Potential Merger

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.

The Independent UK

Japan's Nissan tests driverless vehicles in city streets filled with cars and people

Nissan Motor Corp. recently showcased its driverless technology on city streets in Yokohama

The Independent UK

Tokyo was filled with charred corpses after US firebombing 80 years ago. Survivors want compensation

Japan is remembering the 105,000 people killed in a single night, 80 years ago Monday, in the U.S. firebombing of the Japanese capital

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