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Japan politician apologises for remark about ‘women removing their uteruses after 30’

Naoki Hyakuta brought up the controversial idea in a YouTube programme, although he emphasised that he did not support it

The Independent UK

Japan’s Ishiba survives parliament vote as prime minister despite terrible election result

Ruling coalition keeps power despite losing majority in last month’s election

The Independent UK

India eye ACT glory after Paris heartbreak

Harendra's girls take on continental rivals, starting with Malaysia today, as 1st step towards LA qualification

The Times of India

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Japan PM Set To Form Minority Government

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a parliament vote on Monday that is expected to keep him in the job, but with a fragile grip on power after a disastrous general election.

International Business Times

Building a Perfect Car Is Tough, But This Copper Lexus LC500 Sure Comes Close

Early spring in Tokyo is magical. That’s when sakura—the Japanese cherry blossoms—envelop the city in delicate waves of white and pink. The flowers usually bloom in early April, and within mere weeks, they’re gone. The beauty and impermanence of these falling petals draws people from around the world.

Motor1

Opportunity for Scottish firms in Japan is massive, says new trade envoy

IT is time for Scottish firms to “think about Japan”, according to the government’s new trade envoy ...

The National (Scotland)

Japanese Star Roki Sasaki to Be Posted to MLB, Chiba Lotte Marines Announce

Rōki Sasaki, a Japanese star pitcher, is set to be posted to MLB by the NPB Chiba Lotte Marines

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Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers? 4 reasons why they’re the favorite to sign the Japanese phenom

Why the Dodgers are the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why Roki Sasaki won’t get a massive contract from MLB teams after Japanese phenom got posted

This won't cost teams as much as other Japanese free agents. Here's why.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki To Enter MLB Posting System

Chiba Lotte Marines' pitcher Roki Sasaki, a standout talent, set to make a move to MLB, showcasing impressive skills on the mound.

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Japan’s Ishiba vows to boost military and forge closer ties with US under Donald Trump

Japan’s Ishiba vows to work closely with Trump administration to strengthen diplomacy and security

The Independent UK

History of the Honda Super Cub: How It Conquered the World With Two Wheels

Over the span of 65 years, Volkswagen built more than 23 million air-cooled Beetles. Since 1977, the Ford F-Series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the US, with 40 million produced. As a nameplate, Toyota's moved more than 43 million Corollas over 11 generations.

Motor1

Dangerous driver who killed teenagers while ‘showing off’ at car meet is jailed

The Nissan Skyline Dhiya Al Maamoury was driving had been imported from Japan and heavily modified before the fatal collision in Oldbury in 2022.

Evening Standard

Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan’s beloved konbini stores

Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily essentials

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"Nintendo is not asserting patents on genuine technological inventions but trying to monopolize game rules" The patents for the Palworld lawsuit have finally been revealed — filed after the game launch

Pocketpair have announced the patents Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld is claiming infringement. The 3 patents are related specifically to gameplay mechanics and were filed after Palworld’s launch.

RideApart

Sigh, Honda’s Totally Badass New EV Motorcycles Don’t Get Swappable Batteries

Having owned bikes from manufacturers from several countries—Austria, Italy, the UK, Japan, India, and yes, even China—I can unbiasedly say that the Japanese just have a knack for reliability and dependability.And sure, their bikes aren’t the flashiest, neither are they the most performance-oriented. Yet, there’s just something about sleeping easy…

Motorsport

How Nakagami's life will look like as he takes on new Honda MotoGP role

After he crosses the finish line in Barcelona at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season on 17 November, Takaaki Nakagami will start a new chapter in his life as a Honda test rider.

Autosport

What Nakagami's life will look like as he takes on new Honda MotoGP role

After he crosses the finish line in Barcelona at the final round of the 2024 MotoGP season on 17 November, Takaaki Nakagami will start a new chapter in his life as a Honda test rider.

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Stock Index Futures Muted After Fed’s Rate Cut

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.13% this morning as investors took a breather at the end of an eventful week that saw Donald Trump reclaim the U.S. presidency and the Federal Reserve cut rates.

International Business Times

Sony Quarterly Net Profit Jumps But Forecast Unchanged

The yen's weakness against the dollar and euro had a positive impact on takings in those key sectors, the Japanese conglomerate added.

GamesRadar

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero "saw outstanding sales," and Bandai Namco says roughly 90% of that was from European and North American fans

Dragon Ball, in general, is orders of magnitude bigger outside Japan

The Canberra Times

Sandos on Lonsdale: have we reached peak Braddon?

On Lonsdale is now serving up Korean-inspired Japanese sandos

The Independent UK

Japan's defense chief steps aboard visiting South Korean warship as the two nations strengthen ties

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up security ties against a backdrop of growing tension in the region

Motor1

Cutaway: You've Never Seen Toyota's Awesome V-12 Engine Like This

Remember when Toyota built a V-12? It wasn't so long ago. Production of the 1GZ-FE engine wrapped in 2017 after 20 continuous years, coinciding with the end of the second-generation Toyota Century. The 1GZ was conceived in the 1990s, the same decade Toyota launched its first mass-produced hybrid electric vehicle,…

Barchart

Stocks Climb Before the Open With Focus on Fed Rate Decision

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.27%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.33% this morning, extending their post-Election Day gains, while investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

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