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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s rice stocks drop to lowest level in decades amid tourist boom and poor crop yields

Japan’s agriculture ministry blames shortage on tourists’ vast demand for rice and low crop yields last year

The Guardian - AU

China accuses Japan of 'smear attacks' in recent talks with the US, India and Australia

China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to Japan about what it called “smear attacks” against China at recent high-level meetings with the United States, India and Australia

The Independent UK

Bank Of Japan Raises Key Interest Rate For Second Time In 17 Years

The Bank of Japan lifted its main interest rate Wednesday for just the second time in 17 years in another step away from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary policies.

International Business Times

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Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate, aiming to curb yen's slide against the dollar

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to

The Independent UK

Yen Rises Ahead Of Bank Of Japan Decision As Rate Hike Talk Swirls

The yen extended its rally against the dollar Wednesday ahead of a much-anticipated Bank of Japan announcement, with debate centred on whether it will hike interest rates, while equities mostly rose on growing hopes for a cut in US borrowing costs.

International Business Times

Watch: Rui Hachimura plays well but gets ejected in Japan’s loss to France

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was red-hot and helped Japan compete hard with France, only to get ejected on a very questionable call.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japanese automaker Nissan aims for sustainability, worker inclusivity

Nissan says it has a “sustainability plan” to become a greener and more inclusive company

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Emergency SOS via Satellite is now available for iPhone users in Japan

Emergency SOS via Satellite is now available for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 in Japan, expanding the safety feature to another country.

iMore

Victor Wembanyama Gave Perfect Answer to Question About Swearing in English

The French phenom posted a big statline against Japan on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Japan’s Rui Hachimura was ejected for fouling France’s Rudy Gobert in the Olympics and fans hated it

Some fans think France got a favorable whistle at home against Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group

France Got a Very Questionable Whistle to Avoid Upset Loss to Japan

France got a favorable whistle to help avoid an upset loss to Japan.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama stood two feet (!) taller than an opponent on Japan during an Olympics victory

The tallest Olympic basketball player played against the smallest.

USA Today Sports Media Group

France's Wembanyama Leads Team To Thrilling Overtime Victory

France defeats Japan 94-90 in a thrilling basketball match, showcasing resilience and teamwork. Wembanyama and Strazel shine in a hard-fought victory.

Top News

Quad Nations Strengthen Maritime Security And Cyber Defense Measures

Top diplomats from Japan, U.S., Australia, and India address regional tensions, focusing on maritime safety, cybersecurity, and defense support in the Asia...

Golf Monthly

Olympics Men's Tee Times - Round Three

Starting times and groupings for Saturday's third round of the men's Olympic golf tournament in Paris

The Independent UK

1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store

One person has died and nearly 150 others have been sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: 'Gutted' Max Whitlock vows to avenge Team GB gymnastic disappointment

Great Britain denied by inspired American team as Japan snatched gold ahead of China

The Independent UK

Japan says tourists will need driver’s licence to ride motorised electric suitcases

Bangkok Post

Japan cracks down on electric suitcase riders

International Business Times

Japan Snatch Olympic Men's Gymnastics Gold After China Stumble Late On

It was a record-extending eighth team title for Japan and made up for narrowly missing out to Russia for gold at the Tokyo Games. China took silver and the United States bronze, ahead of Britain.

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