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Japanese football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane

Japan Football Association terminates Masanaga Kageyama after he was found guilty of watching indecent images of children on a plane

The Independent UK

Japanese prefecture proposes law to crack down on rude and abusive customers

Move comes amid growing concern over customer harassment or ‘kasuhara’ across Japan

The Independent UK

'Projected Impacts' Of Typhoon Halong Forces PGA Tour To Shift Baycurrent Classic Round One Tee Times

The first round of the PGA Tour's event in Japan has been moved forward by two hours as a result of the category 4 typhoon passing near the island of Honshu

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Softbank Buys ABB Robotics In $5.4 Billion Deal To Boost AI Play

SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) said on Wednesday it will buy the robotics division of Swiss engineering firm ABB (OTC:ABBNY) in a $5.4 billion deal, as the Japanese firm looks to boost its artificial intelligence portfolio.

Benzinga

Trump Says Japan's New Leader Takaichi Sanae Is A Person Of 'Wisdom And Strength' — Calls Election Of First Female PM 'Tremendous News'

Japan has made history by electing Takaichi Sanae as its first female prime minister, earning international recognition, including praise from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

‘It made my day more meaningful’: the Japanese gen Zers attempting a two-hour limit on smartphone use

Authorities in Japan are taking action against excessive phone time – but what is it like to restrict scrolling to 120 minutes a day?

The Guardian - AU

Uniqlo to launch unexpected Japanese streetwear collab – here’s when it drops

Inspired by vintage 70s designs, this cosy collection is a first for the brand

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'I Didn't Know It Was Illegal': Japanese Football Official Caught Watching Child Porn in Business Class, Jailed in France

Japanese football official Masanaga Kageyama has been convicted in France for watching child pornography mid-flight, sparking outrage and renewed scrutiny over safeguarding standards in international sport.

International Business Times UK

Nvidia's Market Dominance Now Dwarfs Japan, China, Germany, UK

NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) isn't just a semiconductor giant — it's a global market titan. The company now accounts for 5.04% of the MSCI All Country World Index, surpassing Japan, the world's third-largest stock market, at 4.78%.

Benzinga

Japan smashes visitor records amid overtourism cries. Will its new tourist tax calm the surge?

Euronews

'Rain Squalls And Gusty Winds' - PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic Set To Feel Effects Of Typhoon Halong

The PGA Tour's Japanese stop could be lightly affected by the outer band of Typhoon Halong on Thursday, which is set to skim the south side of Honshu

Golf Monthly

Tony Finau Withdraws From Baycurrent Classic

The six-time PGA Tour winner was among the star names in the field this week in Japan until he withdrew on Monday

Golf Monthly

Broadcom's Big AI Move In Japan Could Slash Data Center Power Use By Half

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is expanding its footprint in Japan's artificial intelligence chip ecosystem through a new partnership with NTT to develop optical semiconductor devices designed to cut data center power use by up to 50%.

Benzinga

Stock Index Futures Muted as U.S. Government Shutdown Continues

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after hitting fresh records in the prior session, while the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats in Washington continues.

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The Independent UK

Asahi forced to take orders by fax as Japan races to avoid beer shortage

Japan’s best-known beer maker struggling to restore normalcy after ransomware incident paralyses delivery

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Firefighters, police, and paramedics rushed to rescue a woman at sea. What they pulled out left everyone speechless

The most silent survivor.

The Guardian - UK

England eye Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

Motor1

The New Honda Prelude Is Already a Smash Hit, Especially With Older Folks

The Internet hasn’t been particularly kind to the Prelude. Some have wondered why Honda didn’t simply call it a Civic Coupe, while others questioned its success without a manual gearbox. Yet early signs are proving the skeptics wrong, as the revived nameplate is off to a strong start. Well, at…

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International Business Times

Japan's Takaichi Eyes Expanding Coalition, Reports Say

Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament, reports said Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Asian markets mostly higher in quiet holiday trading after AI deals push Wall St to more records

Asian shares are mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to new records on hope for more government spending and lower taxes under Japan’s first woman prime minister

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Hit New Record As Asian Markets Extend Global Rally

Japanese stocks hit another record Tuesday, building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed to a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

Fortune

Introducing Fortune's first-ever Most Influential Women Asia ranking

Twelve women from pop culture, policymaking and professional sports, who together show the diverse ways that power gets expressed across Asia.

GamesRadar

Ghost of Yotei only lets you pet the fox because of its "proper" research into Japanese history, says expert, but you might get a tapeworm if you tried it today

Don't pet the fox, OK?

International Business Times UK

Trump Congratulates Japan on Electing Its First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi: 'Great Person of Wisdom and Strength!'

Donald Trump congratulates Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, praising her 'wisdom and strength' as Tokyo ushers in a new conservative era marked by economic stimulus and security reform.

MarketBeat

Joby's Stock Rallies as Public Flights Validate Global Game Plan

Joby Aviation's global flight demonstrations in Japan and the US provide tangible proof of its operational maturity, justifying renewed investor confidence.

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