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When US and Japanese troops stopped fighting to talk, eat and pray together

Japan’s Emperor Hirohito ordered his country’s surrender in a radio broadcast on August 15 1945. After the deaths of some 70 million people, the second world war had finally come to an end.

The Conversation

Fear built the nuclear bomb – only trust can ensure it is never used again

The world entered its nuclear epoch 80 years ago on August 6 1945. The US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing between 70,000 and 140,000 civilians by the end of that year.

The Conversation

China and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan

The Chinese and Russian governments have deepened ties in recent years, with Beijing refusing to place sanctions on Moscow over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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‘Children like me had to carry bodies’: Japan A-bomb survivors urge world not to forget 80 years on

HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI ANNIVERSARY: With over 12,000 nuclear warheads still in existence in the world, Maroosha Muzaffar asks are we forgetting the horrors endured by hibakusha, the survivors?

The Independent UK

Japan's Top Trade Negotiator To Visit US As Trump's $550 Billion Tariff Clock Starts Ticking

Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is set to visit Washington as pressure mounts to ensure the timely implementation of Trump's 15% tariffs on the island nation.

Benzinga

"I can't fulfil what he needs musically!" Francis Dunnery departs Asia featuring John Payne after one gig

Asia featuring John Payne only announced their new line-up two weeks ago ahead of live dates in the US, Japan and the UK

Louder

Every street photographer should know the work of Daido Moriyama

Soon available in a single volume, 'Quartet' brings together the four foundational photobooks that defined Moriyama’s radical vision

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Future second Asian/Pacific event behind WRC calendar reshuffle

Plans to add a second Asia/Pacific round to future World Rally Championship calendars is among the reasons for a reshuffle in the schedule of events for 2026.

Motorsport

The factors behind the WRC 2026 calendar reshuffle

Plans to add a second Asia/Pacific round to future World Rally Championship calendars is among the reasons for a reshuffle in the schedule of events for 2026.

Autosport

Super Formula reveals 2026 season calendar with new opener

Super Formula’s 2026 calendar has been revealed, featuring several changes owing to the impact of the date change for Formula 1’s visit to Japan.

Autosport

Japan wins £4.9bn deal to build Australian warships

It is Tokyo’s most significant defence sale in a decade

The Independent UK

Japan Sets New Record High Temperature Of 41.8C

Japan logged two new heat records in a day on Tuesday, with the mercury hitting 41.6C and then 41.8C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still.

International Business Times

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks

Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced that Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded a massive contract to build three new frigates for Australia’s navy. The deal is worth a reported A$10 billion.

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Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships

Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities.

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The Independent UK

Australia selects Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $6.5B warship deal

Australia says it has accepted a Japanese company's bid for a lucrative and hotly contested contract to build Australian naval vessels, expected to be worth 10 billion Australian dollars ($6.5 billion)

Louder

The Jesus Lizard cancel upcoming shows after band member experiences "serious health incident"

The Jesus Lizard's upcoming dates in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and the US have been shelved

International Business Times

Australia To Buy 11 Advanced Warships From Japan

Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Japan's aging atomic bomb survivors speak out against nuclear weapons

Survivors of the U.S. atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki are dwindling 80 years later, but they are increasingly speaking out against nuclear weapons

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Australia to boost navy firepower with Japanese design

Japanese Mogami-class frigates will replace aging Australian warships following a landmark review recommending a focus on long-range firepower.

The Conversation

Survivors’ voices 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki sound a warning and a call to action

Eighty years ago, in August 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were incinerated by the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war. By the end of that year, approximately 140,000 people had died in Hiroshima and 74,000 in Nagasaki.

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“How could you have been so stupid? You’re a Beatle, boy, a Beatle. Your face is in every damn corner of the planet”: The embarrassing blunder that caused Paul McCartney to be jailed for nine days

The Beatles’ legend was detained upon entering Japan at the outset of a week-long tour, and he only had himself to blame

Benzinga

Adidas, Uniqlo, Nike And Gap Brace For Bigger Tariff Bills And Tough Choices On US Shelf Prices

Apparel heavyweights from Japan's Fast Retailing to Germany's Adidas warned they will likely raise U.S. prices as President Donald Trump moves ahead with steep new tariffs on key garment-making hubs, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter

Fears for August as Kyoto reaches 40C and Seoul has 22 nights above 25C, while eastern Australia enjoys snow

Benzinga

Trump 'Not A Typical Counterpart,' Says Japan's Ishiba Amid Uncertainty Over 15% Auto Tariff Timeline, Signals Potential Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says President Donald Trump is not "a typical counterpart" amid domestic pressure to ensure the tariff deal is implemented soon.

The Independent UK

Japan’s oldest person, aged 114, reveals the ‘greatest asset’ of her long life

Retired physician Shigeko Kagawa didn’t retire until she was 86

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