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Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan

A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.

The Times of India

Japan’s Crypto Overhaul Could Open the Door to a Wave of Institutional Money

Japan's shift to regulate digital assets as securities is opening pension and institutional capital flows, boosting proxy stocks Strategy and Coinbase despite elevated short interest.

MarketBeat

Deer population in Japan's Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding

NARA — The deer population in Nara Park, a tourist spot in western Japan, hit a fresh record high of 1,687, a preservation group said Thursday, with the birth rate increasing on the back of the animals being fed food other than sugar-free deer crackers.

Bangkok Post

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6-year-old Fujifilm camera is suddenly popular, exceeding sales expectations in Japan and "production cannot keep up" – thanks to a new trend

This camera wasn't an instant hit when it launched in 2020 – but a new wave of photographers and creators has given it an unexpected second life

Digital Camera World

MA/NA: If Mayfair is your manor, this is the place to be

4/5 ‘A brooding new Japanese-inspired restaurant full of rich mahogany and beautiful people who ski much better than me,’ writes Josh Barrie

Evening Standard

From Playful Fights To Peaceful Naps: 37 New Street Cat Photos By Masayuki Oki

If you've ever wandered through the streets of Japan, you've probably noticed that cats seem to be everywhere, lounging in quiet alleys, greeting shop owners, or curiously watching passersby. For photographer Masayuki Oki, these everyday encounters have become the focus of years of work documenting Japan's street cats.

Bored Panda

"World's smallest and lightest" full-frame mirrorless camera legacy lives on – this 2023 release with viewfinder is Japan's No.1 bestseller

Weighing only 514g, this 33MP full-frame camera continues to outsell newer rivals nearly three years after its launch

Digital Camera World

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Japan is building floating wind turbines far out at sea because its waters become too deep for traditional turbines

Japan is an island nation with plenty of wind and a whole lot of ocean, but building wind turbines out at sea has never been simple for the country. Most coastal waters around Japan drop off steeply into deep water within just a few kilometres of shore, which rules out…

The Times of India

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei drops nearly 3% as chip stocks slide despite robust TSMC results

Japan's Nikkei share average finished close to a three percent decline on Thursday, influenced by a sell-off in chip-related stocks and escalating hostilities in the Middle East that dampened risk appetite. Despite Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reporting record earnings, investor caution prevailed amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Conversely,…

The Economic Times

Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'

Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.”

The Independent UK

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant

A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky Fried Chicken and a large sushi chain. Kura Sushi Inc, a conveyor belt sushi chain with nearly 700 locations in Japan and abroad, said…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japanese bond yields climb as oil surge and fiscal concerns weigh on market

Japanese government bond yields climbed on Thursday due to rising oil prices. Higher energy costs fueled inflation expectations and investor worries about Japan's fiscal health. A Bank of Japan survey indicated widespread expectations of future price increases. Shorter-term bond yields also saw upward movement following the inflation concerns. Persistent fiscal…

The Economic Times

Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development

Nvidia announced a partnership with Japanese companies like Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric. This collaboration aims to advance robotics and artificial intelligence development significantly. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended several events in Tokyo, generating considerable interest. His appearances drew attention from onlookers and industry executives alike. This move highlights the growing…

The Economic Times

Sindhu stuns world No. 5 Han Ye to enter Japan Open quarterfinals

PV Sindhu secured a quarterfinal spot at the Japan Open tournament. She defeated China's world number five Han Yue in straight games. Sindhu will now face Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in her next match. The mixed doubles pair of Crasto and Kapila were eliminated earlier. Sindhu remains India's sole competitor in…

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‘I associate them with a day-off’: Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to work to save on AC

People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”.

The Independent UK

Japanese officials hunt bear that broke into elderly couple’s home and raided their fridge

The animal opened the fridge and scattered its contents nearby

Bangkok Post

Japanese help sought with water management

Thailand has sought Japanese support for four water management projects, with Tokyo showing particular interest in flood prevention initiatives for the Chao Phraya River basin and Hat Yai.

The Economic Times

Japanese Mindset that can change your life: 'Even dust, when piled up, becomes a mountain.' - This timeless Japanese proverb explains how ordinary efforts create extraordinary results

A Japanese proverb teaches that small, consistent efforts build significant results over time. This wisdom reflects the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement and gradual progress. Meaningful growth happens gradually, not through dramatic overnight transformations. Applying this mindset removes pressure and encourages patience and persistence daily. Trusting the process and valuing…

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You Can Still Buy A Honda Fit In Japan For Super Cheap

Honda updated the fourth-generation Fit in Japan with tweaked trims and other minor styling changes.

The Times of India

Who is Kenichi Takano? Japanese man sentenced to 16 years for killing streamer Airi Sato during Tokyo livestream

Kenichi Takano has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing 22-year-old streamer Airi Sato during her livestream in Tokyo. The court found that he intentionally carried out the attack despite a financial dispute between them. The case shocked people around the world because thousands of viewers were watching…

France 24

Meet the millionaires investing in nature conservation

In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker at the helm of 30 bakeries in France and Japan. He routinely opens the doors to his…

International Business Times UK

Japan's Royal Family Is Running Out of Heirs, But Women Are Still Barred From Becoming Emperor

Japan's royal succession crisis deepens as a scholar calls the ban on female emperors 'plainly misogyny' while the imperial family is left with just three eligible heirs.

The Economic Times

Japanese proverb of the day: “The more the rice ripens, the more the stalks bow” — Timeless Japanese wisdom on humility, success, true greatness, quiet confidence, character, leadership, and why the strongest people stay humble

Japanese Proverb of the Day: “The more the rice ripens, the more the stalks bow.” The Japanese Proverb draws its power from an ordinary scene in a rice field. Farmers have watched for generations that mature rice plants naturally bend under the weight of their grain, while immature plants remain…

Digital Camera World

From Japanese parks to German playgrounds, Kerstin Weiser uses harsh flash lighting and color-matched costumes to fuse humans with concrete structures

Kerstin Weiser's award-winning series turns willing volunteers into living extensions of concrete scales and painted slides

MarketBeat

Tower Semiconductor’s AI Rally Is Built on a Light-Speed Bet

Tower Semiconductor shares rose after it unveiled a $3 billion silicon photonics expansion in Japan, backed by a $1 billion government grant and $1.3 billion in 2027 customer contracts.

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