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World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance

A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments

The Guardian - AU

APS-C cameras dominate used mirrorless rankings in Japan, but this full-frame camera takes No.1 with its DSLR-like handling

70% of the Top 10 most-traded mirrorless cameras on Minna Camera Marketplace are APS-C models, while Canon's 40fps full-frame mirrorless secures the top spot in H1 of 2026

Digital Camera World

Japanese mindset Gaman: What it is, why it still matters and life lessons for everyday challenges

Japanese mindset Gaman teaches people to face difficult situations with patience, dignity, and quiet strength. The idea has been part of Japanese culture for generations and continues to guide people through personal, family, and workplace challenges. It encourages self-control, steady effort, respect for others, and acceptance of hardship without giving…

The Economic Times

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India rejects claims of rift with Japan over bullet train project; says talks progressing well

India has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project. Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor are progressing smoothly and remain aligned. India will deploy an indigenous train initially, as Japanese E10 trains arrive later. Construction work has progressed rapidly, with the first section opening in 2027.…

The Economic Times

Japan's Imperial Succession Crisis Deepens as Ancient Male-Only Rules Leave Royal Future Uncertain

Japan's imperial family faces a succession dilemma as debates intensify over reforming male-only inheritance laws. Public support for change grows, challenging traditionalists and shaping the monarchy's future.

International Business Times UK

Japan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne

Japan's parliament on Friday revised the Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-only succession system, despite public support for female emperors.

Bangkok Post

Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it's a threat to free speech

Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

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Japan relaxes royal succession law but women still can’t become emperors

New measures will also allow princesses to keep their royal status if they marry a commoner

The Independent UK

Japan revises imperial succession law but retains ban on female emperors

Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea.

Euronews

Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban Japan

The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries. "As someone who lives next to the site, I'm most worried about a fire that could be triggered by the massive amount of…

The Economic Times

Five things to watch in the Nations Championship including a Springboks starlet and England vs Argentina

The first phase of the inaugural edition of the competition concludes this weekend

The Independent UK

Global Market: Japan reaffirms BOJ independence in economic blueprint after market jitters

Japan's government reaffirms the Bank of Japan's independent role in monetary policy decisions. This clarification addresses market concerns raised by an earlier draft of the economic blueprint. The government will also decide on a potential food tax cut by early August. The blueprint emphasizes coordination while respecting the central bank's…

The Economic Times

Japan tweaks imperial law but keeps throne male-only, barring women emperors

The legislation, passed by a large majority in the upper house, permits unmarried male descendants from former imperial branch families to be adopted back into the imperial household. It also allows female members of the imperial family to retain their royal status after marrying commoners, a privilege that was already…

The Times of India

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion

Japan's largest power generator, JERA, is studying a potential U.S. stock market listing. This move aims to broaden funding options and accelerate international expansion efforts. The company is examining U.S. market conditions and investor demand for this venture. JERA plans significant investments in energy projects and renewable businesses globally.

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France 24

Japan changes imperial succession law but keeps ban on female emperor

Japan's parliament on Friday enacted changes to imperial succession rules, allowing male distant relatives to rejoin the imperial family and women to retain royal status after marrying commoners. The legislation, however, keeps the ban on female emperors despite opinion polls showing broad public support for allowing women to ascend the…

The Independent UK

Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worse

A law set to pass Friday by Japan’s parliament could doom its 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only men can be emperor, sparking worry about the shrinking, fast-aging imperial family

Bangkok Post

Last Thai standing: Kunlavut storms into Tokyo quarters

Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$950,000 (approximately 32 million baht) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, but Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul and the mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran ended their challenges in the second round.

The Economic Times

Japanese Mindset: 'Shikata ga Nai'-This timeless Japanese philosophy teaches the art of letting go and accepting what you can't control

Japanese Mindset: The ancient Japanese philosophy of Shikata ga nai emphasizes the importance of accepting things beyond our control. By embracing this mindset, individuals can shift their focus from frustration to creating practical solutions. Acknowledging reality fosters resilience and cultivates a sense of inner calm amid life's uncertainties, leading to…

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Bangkok Post

'Moved, Touched & Inspired' drives JFF Theater's free streaming content

Japanese cinema enthusiasts can now enjoy a fresh selection of acclaimed films on JFF Theater, The Japan Foundation's free global streaming platform, with a new lineup of titles available for a limited time.

Barchart

A $3 Billion Reason to Buy Tower Semiconductor Stock Here

Tower Semiconductor is making a bold $3 billion bet on Japan, expanding its manufacturing capacity and boosting investor confidence.

The Times of India

Japan midwife killed patient with feces-tainted IV, phone history reveals sickening searches

A midwife in Japan has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 75-year-old hospital patient by contaminating his intravenous drip with human feces, police said Thursday.

There are big changes for PS Plus subscribers affecting July's free PS5 games – but you'll love the headliner, for sure

Sony is making PS Plus more like Xbox Game Pass from this month, with the latest games having unusual release dates

The Times of India

Sea Shepherd chased Japan’s whaling fleet across Antarctica for years, but the activists ultimately lost the battle

For decades, the icy waters of Antarctica became the stage for one of the world's most high-profile environmental confrontations. On one side was Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose activists chased, blocked and attempted to disrupt Japanese whaling vessels in a bid to stop the annual hunts. On the other was…

The Guardian - UK

Denshattack! review – time to get on board with kickflipping trains

Colourful, counter-cultural and captivating, this rail riding game set in a dystopian Japan is as weird as it is exhilarating

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia and Japan unveil world's first national AI infrastructure — Noetra consortium to build a 140MW Rubin AI factory with 27,500 GPUs

Nvidia today announced that it's working with Japan's Noetra Corp. to build a 140-megawatt AI factory packing 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 13,750 Vera CPUs.

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