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China Hawk Takaichi Set To Be Japan's First Woman PM

Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.

International Business Times

Meet the Cast of 'Romantics Anonymous,' Netflix's Charming Japanese-Korean Romance

K-drama icon Han Hyo-joo and Japanese dreamboat Shun Oguri lead the charming series.

Marie Claire

Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL performance called out for cultural insensitivity by Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama

Pop star returned to host the sketch comedy show and to perform songs off her latest album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’

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The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is Here. We Saw It Up Close: Video

It’s finally here. Toyota has unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ ahead of this year’s Japan Mobility Show. The highly anticipated baby off-roader is nearly 11 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser 250, giving buyers a smaller, more affordable option—except for those of us in America.

Motor1

I just discovered 'Danshari' — this Japanese cleaning philosophy could help me finally break up with clutter

The Danshari decluttering method will help you change your entire home, as well as adjusting your mindset on what it means to rid yourself of clutter, and stop acquiring it.

Tom’s Guide

The Affordable 2027 Chevy Bolt Is A Heavy Update To The Old One. That Wasn't Easy

GM's reboot of an affordable EV icon was no easy task. Plus: Waymo may have a school-bus problem, and more details about BYD's plans for Japan.

InsideEVs

Here Are All Three Of Honda's New 110cc Mopeds, and They Look Great

Laws changed in Japan, so the 50cc moped class went away. That's OK, because these 110cc mopeds meet all the legal requirements and look awesome.

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Kainan City sets world record for mass gingerbread house decorating

Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday.

Euronews

Paisami looking to be Wallabies' centre of attention

Hunter Paisami is hoping to prove himself in Saturday's Test against Japan and regain the Wallabies No.12 jersey for the spring tour.

AAP

Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal

Officials confirm reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon Ishin

The Guardian - UK

Japan Set For New Coalition And First Woman PM

Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier and lifting the Nikkei to a new record.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Bounce Back As China-US Trade Fears Ease

Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.

International Business Times

Japan set for first woman prime minister after ruling party finds coalition partner

Sanae Takaichi of LDP and Hirofumi Yoshimura of Ishin set to sign agreement sealing alliance on Monday

The Independent UK

New Deal Puts Takaichi On Track To Be Japan's First Woman PM: Reports

Japan's ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman prime minister, media reports said.

International Business Times

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Ex-coach Jones no driver for Wallabies in Japan clash

Skipper Harry Wilson say the Wallabies don't need to focus on polarising coach Eddie Jones for extra motivation to beat Japan in their rugby Test in Tokyo.

International Business Times UK

McDonald's UK Launches 'World Menu Heist' – Limited-Time Global Menu Brings New Twist and Flavors

McDonald's UK introduces a limited-edition menu lineup featuring worldwide favorites like the Maple BBQ & Bacon Double Quarter Pounder

Tom’s Hardware

Optical drive demand surges amid Windows 10 retirement — Japanese users switching to Windows 11 are buying up Blu-ray drives

Windows 10 reaching end-of-life has apparently breathed new life into optical disc drives, which have seen a sudden rise in demand in shops across Tokyo. People upgrading to Windows 11 want internal Blu-Ray (BD-R) disc drives to continue using their physical media, even if they're being forced to upgrade systems.

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: United States GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix.

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Brendan Fraser’s new film Rental Family helped him confront long-held feelings of insecurity

Opening up about the movie at a question and answer session, actor Brendan Fraser said his new film Rental Family helped him confront long-held feelings of insecurity.

The Guardian - UK

Tomiichi Murayama obituary

Prime minister of Japan who offered a historic public apology for his country’s actions during the second world war

Guitar World

“There was great jubilation and there were tears”: Fender invited music fans to design their own Telecaster. They received over 1,500 applications – and turned four into a reality

Everyone from children to lifelong guitarists entered the Fender Design Contest, which showcased Fender Japan’s quest to prove guitar is for everyone

The Conversation

Baseball returns to a Japanese American detention camp after a historic ball field was restored

In the spring of 1942, 15-year-old Momo Nagano needed a way to fill her time.

The Independent UK

Taiwan bars officials and students from China’s ‘retrocession’ events

Taipei accuses Beijing of distorting history to ‘eliminate the Republic of China and annex Taiwan’

Evening Standard

Family Rental at LFF review: Brendan Fraser radiates charm as a rent-a-dad in Japan

3/5 Hikari’s gentle tale of unlikely connection raises fascinating topics but shies away from going deeper

TechRadar

The UK and Japan could lead a global alliance for responsible AI

As nations gamble on AI, how can countries like the UK and Japan balance ethics and innovation?

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