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China's military parade is a show of strength from a country devastated in World War II

Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old Chinese army veteran, recalls the modest military presence at the founding of communist China in 1949

The Independent UK

80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific

On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy of the conflict remains etched into land and sea.

The Conversation

China to show off military might in parade attended by anti-west leaders

Leaders of Russia, Iran and North Korea will be at event marking 80 years since defeat of Japan in second world war

The Guardian - UK

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Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history

Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.

Al Jazeera

Japan, South Korea Had Hottest Summer On Record In 2025

Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said Monday.

International Business Times

'More important than a Michelin star': Lithuanian chef named best sushi master

The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.

Euronews

Woodman-Wickliffe breaks New Zealand try record in World Cup cruise against Japan

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored her 50th try in 30 Tests in New Zealand’s 62-19 World Cup win against Japan, surpassing Doug Howlett’s 49

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Capitalism in the Cracks: How Japan's Microspaces Unleash Economic Experimentation

These spaces are so small that most cities would ignore them. Tokyo doesn't.

Reason

Pacifist Japan Struggles To Boost Troops As China Anxiety Grows

Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions.

International Business Times

Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first

South Australian law on single-use plastic packaging coming into force on 1 September will ban polyethylene containers known as shoyu-tai in Japan

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s only going to get bigger’: Australia embraces the Japanese game that turns rubbish into sport

Caitlin Cassidy competes in Australia’s World Cup spogomi qualifier, a fun event that’s really about raising environmental awareness, in Manly

The Guardian - AU

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP

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

Motorsport

‘Really transitional moment’: what should we do about declining fertility rates?

As fertility rate hits all-time low in England and Wales, is there cause for concern for the economy and services?

The Guardian - UK

In an unstable world British business should look East to Japan

Japan wants boost domestic growth by encouraging direct foreign investment

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Al Jazeera

Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan

Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow temporary deployment of US missile system.

Sports Illustrated

Shock Recall in Mexico’s 25-Player Roster for September International Friendlies

El Tri will play friendly matches vs. Japan and South Korea.

Barchart

Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Friday and turned lower following the weaker-than-expected August MNI Chicago PMI report and after the University of Michigan’s US August consumer sentiment index was revised lower. The dollar was also pressured by...

The Independent UK

Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions

Japan says it plans to deploy its domestically developed long-range missiles earlier than scheduled

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Dollar Gains on Strength in US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in US consumer spending after July personal spending rose by the most in four months. Also, sticky inflation pressures are hawkish for Fed policy and are supportive for the dollar after...

The Independent UK

India's Modi and Japan's Ishiba agree to expand ties. Here's what they said

India and Japan have agreed to further expand ties and deepen cooperation in areas such as security, economy, clean energy and human resources

The Independent UK

Modi and Ishiba discuss plugging gaps in Japan’s ageing workforce with Indian workers

Modi says both nations will facilitate human resource exchange of 500,000 people in next five years

Evening Standard

Watch: Japan releases AI simulation of devastating Mount Fuji eruption

The clip warns that an eruption could strike ‘at any moment, without warning’

Motor1

Honda Is Hiding Two Coupes Under Cover. Are They Preludes?

In the age of TikTok and shrinking attention spans, traditional auto shows are starting to look like relics of the past. Most of the action now happens on social media, as old-school marketing methods are no longer as effective. Still, some classic car events have stood the test of time.…

International Business Times UK

Labubu Doll Spell Remains Unstoppable: Latest Release Sparks Shopping Madness In New York, Seoul

Pop Mart's mini Labubu sparks queues in New York and Seoul as sales hit £297M in 2025. Blind boxes, celeb fans & resale frenzy

International Business Times

Modi Says India, Japan To 'Shape The Asian Century'

India and Japan will "shape the Asian Century", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday, on a visit expected to secure billions of dollars in Japanese investment and an upgrade to security ties.

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