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Trump Tariffs Drive Japanese Firms To Shift Production To US, Says Analyst: 'Firms Are Responding...'

President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy seems to be yielding positive results in Japan. The country’s export to the U.S. has dwindled, prompting Japanese firms to ramp up production in their U.S.-based subsidiaries.

Benzinga

Xbox lead Phil Spencer reveals the 4 most-requested franchise revivals from fans — which would you like to see the most?

In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talked about Forza Horizon 6 in Japan, the Xbox Ally, and also, classic franchises like Lost Odyssey.

Windows Central

Japan and South Korea leaders commit to closer ties in their final summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between their countries

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Brewing giant suspends Japan operations after cyberattack

Asahi says European supply lines not affected

The Independent UK

Trump’s tariffs are already spurring Japanese companies to shift more production to the U.S.

“What is becoming increasingly clear, though, is that firms are responding to U.S. tariffs by stepping up production in their U.S. subsidiaries.”

Fortune

Japan Enters a New Era of Risk and Reform

Japan has entered a pivotal moment in its economic history, undertaking ambitious policy and structural reforms to escape from decades of stagnation.

Kiplinger

Quick surface expected for Arc de Triomphe in boost to Japanese challengers

For the second time in three seasons, the word ‘bon’ could well appear in the going description at Longchamp for the Arc de Triomphe

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Why KTM suffered its worst result of MotoGP 2025 at Japanese GP

KTM riders say the manufacturer has a “lot of work to do” after a tough MotoGP race at Motegi

Autosport

South Korea’s trade deal with Trump could sink its currency and trigger a financial crisis

“Our position is not a negotiating tactic. It is objectively and realistically not a level we are able to handle. We are not able to pay $350 billion in cash.”

Fortune

What was behind KTM’s worst 2025 MotoGP result in Japan?

KTM riders say the manufacturer has a “lot of work to do” after a tough MotoGP race at Motegi

Motorsport

Five things we learned from the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix

Marquez’s triumph, Bagnaia’s comeback and a home podium for Honda - there were plenty of feel-good moments in Motegi

Autosport

Secrets of ancient life on Earth may live in Japan's hot springs

Ancient iron-metabolizing microbes may have turned toxic oxygen into an energy source.

Space

BYD Is Stepping Up Its Game In Japan. Here's What It's Really After

BYD is China's rising electric vehicle giant, but it's still struggling to sell cars in Japan. Plus: America's auto sector has a warning for the broader economy.

InsideEVs

How Alpine beat the odds to claim its first WEC win at Fuji 6 Hours

Alpine claimed its first victory in the World Endurance Championship over the weekend in Japan despite its race-winning car starting low down. But was it entirely down to luck or should full credit be given to the French marque's #35 Hypercar?

Autosport

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Japan cracks down on online gambling ads with new law

The Japanese iGaming industry braces for big changes.

Motor1

The Daihatsu Copen Is Dying: Another Fun Car Killed Off

Japan’s kei car segment is about to lose one of its most fun models. After more than 20 years on sale, the Copen will go out of production next August. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope the diminutive open-top sports car might return someday. Daihatsu says it is conducting “various…

The Guardian - AU

‘My kids are too scared to go outside’: Kurdish migrants face hostility as Japan wrestles with demographic crisis

Antagonism toward migrant communities visible in the UK, Europe and the US appears to be spreading to Japan

PC Gamer

'The team wanted to present more than a postcard or a backdrop': Forza Horizon 6 devs credit road trips and Hot Wheels DLC for upcoming racer

The Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC was the practice run for Horizon 6.

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Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie’s face 'lit up' as she shared update on Lady Louise

The royal was visibly moved as she spoke with a Ukrainian student in Japan and she revealed something new about her daughter

GamesRadar

Ghost of Yotei studio head says the series likely won't ever head to "feudal Europe" or outside of Japan: "We believe the core of Ghost is someone wielding a katana"

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PC Gamer

Over half of Japanese game companies are using AI in development according to a new survey, including Level-5 and Capcom

A survey of Japanese game companies showed that AI use has reached a tipping point.

Homes & Gardens

Gwyneth Paltrow still uses the Japanese knife she recommended 14 years ago – I’m a private chef and love it too (it's under $100 on Amazon today)

If you buy just one tool for the hosting season, let it be a Global chef's knife

Benzinga

'Things Are A Lot Cheaper Out Here': U.S. Teacher Chooses Rural Japan Over Burnout, Gets By On $1,700 A Month

When Lexi Smith, a 24-year-old teacher from Atlanta, began feeling burned out by long hours and low pay, she decided to make a change. Smith told CNBC that she "wasn't quite loving the school system" and wanted to live more simply while experiencing another culture.

Autosport

How Marc Marquez can become the 2025 MotoGP champion in Japanese GP

Following his second-place finish in the sprint race at Motegi, Marc Marquez has a strong chance of wrapping up the title in Sunday's Japanese GP

Marie Claire

Meet the 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3 Cast Joining Arisu and Usagi in the Games

Netflix tapped more beloved Japanese stars to play the underdogs joining the Joker battle.

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