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I Just Learned About These 6 Japanese Decluttering Methods — And Suddenly I Feel Like a Minimalist

These methods, explained by the experts, gave me an even deeper level of understanding of my relationship with what I own

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Asian Stocks Mostly Lower, China Markets Exceptionally Positive

Asian stocks had a mixed day with Japan's Nikkei dropping, US futures and oil prices rising, and China markets showing resilience amidst global market vola...

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'On Top Of The World': Japan Hails Ohtani Series Triumph

Shohei Ohtani's World Series triumph was given blanket media coverage in his native Japan on Friday with headlines proudly proclaiming it was just the start for their national hero.

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Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech

Asian stocks are mostly lower, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei losing over 2% in early trading

The Independent UK

Shelf-sharing Seeks To Save Bookstores In Japan

"I'm holding an illustrated book of cheeses," says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in Japan where anyone wanting to sell their tomes can rent a shelf.

International Business Times

'Happiness is your choice': Love, marriage and artistic freedom

Hiroe Swen is 90, and has important life lessons for young artists.

The Canberra Times

Meet Luce: Vatican's Anime-inspired Mascot Bridging Tradition And Pop Culture For 2025 Jubilee

Aside from the 2025 Jubilee, Luce will also serve as the official mascot for the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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India targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to moon's south pole

India is eyeing a 2028 launch for its Chandrayaan-4 moon sample-return mission, followed by an uncrewed lunar lander and rover in collaboration with Japan.

Space

Social Media Users Panic After Learning Mount Fuji Is Completely Snowless In Historic First: 'We're Going to Be Dead by Next Year'

Japan's weather agency revealed that Mount Fuji has remained snowless for the longest period in 130 years, leaving social media users declaring end times.

Latin Times

Japan election: voters took aim at an untrustworthy government beset by scandal

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

The Conversation

Hana Wakimoto Leads Toto Classic With Record-Breaking Round

Hana Wakimoto leads the Toto Classic in Japan with a record-tying 63, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.

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Japanese Pride Soars As Ohtani Leads Dodgers To Victory

Japanese fans celebrate Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers' World Series win, showcasing Ohtani's impact on baseball and fans in Tokyo and across Japan.

Al Jazeera

What we know about North Korea’s ICBM programme

North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, in what could mark a new chapter for its ICBM programme.

The Guardian - UK

Young Lionesses ready to face Spain after gutsy run in Under-17 World Cup

Natalie Henderson’s side meet La Roja in Thursday’s semi-final after a shootout victory over Japan in the last eight

The Independent UK

North Korea conducts longest test of intercontinental ballistic missile yet

Missile reportedly flew a distance of 1,000km in 87 minutes

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Minjee Lee's strong LPGA Tour start in Japan

Australia's Minjee Lee is tied seventh behind Japanese leader Hana Wakimoto in the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic after the opening round.

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

International Business Times

Shells To Surfboards: How Wildlife Has Adapted To Plastic

A hermit crab trundles across a beach in Japan's Okinawa, carrying its home on its back: not a shell, but a disintegrating plastic yellow measuring spoon.

The Independent UK

Shock snow in Hawaii turns mountain into winter wonderland

Meanwhile, Mount Fuji in Japan is yet to see any snow on its slopes this year

The Independent UK

Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers

The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but the party is extending all the way to Japan

The Independent UK

Hello Kitty at 50: The rise and rise of the kawaii character and why you see it everywhere

Even King Charles has wished Hello Kitty a happy 50th birthday

Al Jazeera

North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test

Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.

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