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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

Livingetc

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.

International Business Times

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

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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

The Independent UK

This new PS5 service is catching on in UK, Japan

For those who want a PS5 without buying one, this service makes sense.

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'Nobody will trust a US treaty again,' and Japan's yen is now the new safe haven currency, strategist says

Trump warned on Thursday that the US won't defend NATO allies if they don't spend more on defense.

Fortune

Japanese Star Ties Course Record To Secure Blue Bay LPGA Title

Rio Takeda carded a closing eight-under 64 at the difficult Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on Hainan Island, China to clinch her second LPGA Tour title

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Japandi Decor Is the Cure to Chaos — 6 Buys That Will Instantly Bring This Style to Life

A fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian sensibilities, this distinct style strips away the noise in more ways than one

Livingetc

6 of the best city breaks for spring sunshine and stunning scenery

From swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths to experiencing the cherry blossom in Kyoto, these cities are perfect for a rejuvenating spring holiday

The Independent UK

The average price of compact cameras actually surpassed DSLRs last year, but what do industry analysts predict for 2025?

The latest CIPA report has good news for some photographers, however, as mirrorless prices seem to be stabilizing

Digital Camera World

'Ma' (間) Is the Japanese Minimalist Aesthetic I Think Everyone Should Read About Before They Start Decorating

Find your calm and zen with the Ma aesthetic that will change the way you think and feel when it comes to your home and what surrounds it.

Livingetc

The Ukrainian refugee fighting to become the first European sumo grand champion

Known by his fighting moniker, Aonishiki Arata, the Ukrainian wrestler recently won promotion to sumo’s highest level in Japan

The Guardian - AU

Fatal Explosion Halts Toyota RAV4 Production

An explosion that occurred on Thursday at an automotive supplier is disrupting Japan’s supply chain. The incident, which took place at Chuo Spring Co. in Toyota City, killed one worker and injured two others. It's causing ripple effects through the local industry, forcing Toyota to suspend RAV4 production.

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Tesla Accused Of 'Gaming' Rebates After Claiming 8,600 Sales In One Weekend

Electric vehicle rebates in Canada differ from those in the U.S., but they serve the same purpose: bringing the upfront costs of EVs down. Dealerships provide rebates of up to $5,000 at the point of sale and then the government reimburses them. However, before the program ended in January, Tesla reportedly…

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The Independent UK

Japan’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds

Friday’s decision marks ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019

New Biver Automatique is a horological tribute to Japanese watch collectors

New Biver Automatique celebrates Japanese watch collecting with a clean, classic look.

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S&P Futures Gain With Focus on Key U.S. Jobs Report and Powell Speech

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.35% this morning as investors look ahead to the all-important U.S. payrolls report and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Signs $2.5b Debt Deal With Japan

Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateral creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.

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The Independent UK

China's foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists

Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues during his annual meeting with journalists

Dynamite News

At 108 Shitsui of Japan in Guinness World Records as the oldest woman

Born on 10 November 1916 to a family of farmers in Nakagawa, Hakoishi decided to become a barber at age 14 and moved to Tokyo. A must read on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

‘Gay’ Hiroshima bomber, female and Black soldiers being erased in shocking Pentagon DEI file purge

As many as 100,000 photos and online posts including a female Medal of Honor recipient, Black soldiers and people whose last name is ‘Gay’ may be axed in the diversity eradication ordered by Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

Raducanu loses on emotional return to court after incident with fixated fan

After a difficult month when an obsessive spectator followed her in Asia, Emma Raducanu lost 6-3, 6-2 in Indian Wells to Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima

PC Gamer

Monster Hunter's food looks so tasty it's apparently driving up demand for cheese naan in Japan

Cheese naan is in fact extremely delicious, so I'm not surprised.

Barchart

Economic Concerns from Tariffs Undercut the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.21% and posted a 4-month low. The dollar is under pressure because of the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Also, the euro’s strength weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD Thursday jumped to a 4-month high when the ECB...

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How to watch Super Formula in 2025: Schedule, line-up and more

The 2025 Super Formula championship commences this weekend at Suzuka, where Sho Tsuboi will kickstart his title defence. The 29-year-old became just the sixth driver to complete the Super GT and Super Formula double as he clinched both of Japan’s top championship titles in 2024. It firmly warranted his switch from Inging to TOM’S in Super Formula and he…

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