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Incredibly tiny pressure-sensitive mouse can be latched onto a keychain like a sleek car remote

Astract Japan introduces a follow-up to its CapacMouse Neo, the CapacMouse Pro.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan launches navigation satellite on nation's 1st mission of 2025 (video)

A Japanese H3 rocket launched the Michibiki 6 navigation satellite early Sunday morning (Feb. 2), the nation's first liftoff of 2025.

Space

Great Britain face Davis Cup relegation play-off after losing 3-2 to Japan

Britain were without top-ranked players Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie.

The Independent UK

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Dollar Rises on US Plans to Impose Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.58% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar rose Friday on increased safe-haven demand from President Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods on Saturday. The dollar also found support...

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Al-Nassr secure Villa’s Durán but have second Mitoma bid rejected by Brighton

The Colombian will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia after agreeing a £71m deal while Al-Nassr’s improved £75m for Brighton’s Japanese winger was rejected by the club

The Guardian - UK

Following Black Myth: Wukong's success and hype for games like Phantom Blade, Japanese devs say Chinese games are winning thanks to "crazy" ideas that "would never get approved in Japan"

"Every aspect of the animation is far superior"

GamesRadar

Dollar Climbs on US Tariff Threats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand from President Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on Saturday. The dollar also found support from today’s US economic news,...

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How the real murders behind the hit novel Butter exposed Japanese media misogyny

Japan, 2009. It is a morning in August and, in a parking lot in Saitama – a regional centre about 30kms north of Tokyo – a rental car is spotted with a man lying in the back seat. His name is Yoshiyuki Oide. But it turns out that he’s not…

The Conversation

Stock Index Futures Climb as Apple and Intel Provide a Boost, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.46%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.73% this morning as solid earnings from Apple and Intel buoyed sentiment, while investors geared up for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

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Jacob Fearnley shines on Davis Cup debut as Great Britain level Japan tie

Fearnley beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 after Billy Harris was beaten by Yoshihito Nishioka

The Independent UK

Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre ramp

The Guardian - UK

‘We were inspired, recharged and nourished by nature’: readers’ favourite wellness trips

From mindful waking in the Yorkshire Dales to a Buddhist retreat in Japan, our tipsters have found inner peace and rejuvenation all over the world

The Guardian - UK

Japan Sinkhole Grows To Almost Olympic Pool Length

Emergency workers in Japan began building a ramp Friday to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week.

International Business Times

Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

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Banks in Japan are blocking Steam payments for sex games, leaving Japanese adult game devs cut off from income

Stalled Steam profits are prompting free speech concerns.

GamesRadar

After 6 hours with Assassin's Creed Shadows, here's the 10 details I love the most so far

Feature | Assassin's Creed Shadows is filled with incredible details, from a stylish take on Japan to some really devious stealth options

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Elderly Driver Trapped In Tokyo Sinkhole Sparks Infrastructure Concerns

A sinkhole incident near Tokyo traps a truck driver, highlighting infrastructure challenges in Japan and the importance of maintenance.

Tom’s Hardware

Rapidus to reportedly install 10 EUV chipmaking tools at its fab in Japan

Rapidus's IIM-1 and IIM-2 will feature 10 EUV lithography systems.

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The Independent UK

Japanese region asks 1.2 million people to use less water to help sinkhole rescue

Japanese authorities have asked residents of 12 cities and towns in Saitama prefecture to limit showers and laundry to prevent worsening sewage leaks

Autosport

The former F1 junior looking to rejuvenate his career in Japan

Zak O’Sullivan’s junior career makes for impressive reading. The Briton finished in the top two of every full campaign in which he has raced, save for one. His first of two Formula 3 seasons in 2022 also marked his only campaign without a victory.

The Independent UK

Jacob Fearnley ‘grateful’ as makeshift Great Britain team face Davis Cup test

Britain are without Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie and Henry Patten for the tie in Miki

GamesRadar

Adult game devs in Japan can't receive revenue from Steam as Japanese banks reportedly make the "comprehensive decision" to block transfers

Politicians say Japanese banks are "censoring free speech"

International Business Times

1.2 Million In Japan Told To Use Less Water To Help Rescue Man From Sinkhole

Hopes faded for a 74-year-old man in Japan whose truck was swallowed by a sinkhole as a difficult rescue operation entered its third night Thursday, with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts.

The Independent UK

Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days

Al Jazeera

Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Google Maps and contentious geography

Google Maps will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America when the US government officially makes the change

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