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Bear hunt continues as Japanese city shuts schools for second day

UTSUNOMIYA — The hunt for a black bear spotted more than a dozen times in ‌the Japanese city of Utsunomiya continued on Tuesday as all 94 municipal primary and middle schools were closed for a second straight day.

Bangkok Post

Global stocks receive a boost from tech dip-buying

Tech stocks have rebounded as global investors swung in to buy after a recent drop, while oil prices fell after a halt in Middle East hostilities.

AAP

Global Football Tournament Drives Travel Surge, with Group Stage Booking Growth Nearly Double Knockout Round's: Trip.com Data

MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16…

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Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival

Hard times – and British-style pubs – are squeezing restaurant-bars that once thrived in cities everywhere. Can they innovate to keep pace with change?

The Guardian - AU

JGB yields rise as investors focus on 30-year auction, BOJ meeting

Japanese government bond yields are climbing. Investors are selling bonds as the Bank of Japan prepares for a potential interest rate increase. This move follows global trends of rising yields due to inflation concerns. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield has seen a significant rise. Market watchers anticipate a 25 basis…

The Economic Times

Who is Oblivion? Viral Japan livestream sparks Johnny Somali comparisons after dramatic FamilyMart confrontation

Kick streamer Oblivion sparked controversy during a June 8 livestream in Japan after being removed from a FamilyMart store and questioned by police over filming. The incident happened while he was traveling with Ryan Garcia. Social media users compared Oblivion to Johnny Somali, while the episode also renewed conversations about…

The Times of India

Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is ageing, driving foreign labour to historic levels.

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Kick streamer Oblivion’s Family Mart encounter sparks debate over livestream etiquette in Japan

Kick streamer Oblivion faced criticism after a livestream in Japan led to an uncomfortable confrontation in a Family Mart. A store worker escorted him out and called the police due to filming without permission, sparking comparisons to Johnny Somali. The incident highlights the importance of respecting local customs and privacy…

The Times of India

Corn Seeing a Modest Recovery on Monday

Corn futures are starting the week off with a fresh start, with midday Monday gains of 1 to 2 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 cents at $3.85 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 103,000 MT to Japan, with 40,000 MT for old...

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How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup online from anywhere: free live streams for every match

All the ways to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams online and from anywhere in the world, including FREE options.

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Daizen Maeda outlines his plan to 'stop' Real Madrid-bound superstar

Maeda has detailed how he plans to "stop" Dumfries, ahead of Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands this weekend.

The National (Scotland)

This US$4,599 fast zoom lens is Japan's new No.1 best-seller

The world's fastest medium format zoom is Japan's new best-seller – outperforming some of photography's biggest flagship telephoto lenses

Digital Camera World

World Cup 2026 fantasy football: 54 players and hidden gems to target

The deadline to submit your team has now passed but here is who to watch out for

The Independent UK

Japan’s youngest female mayor prepares to take country’s first maternity leave in office

Critics say Shoko Kawata getting pregnant and going on leave during a fixed political term is ‘irresponsible’

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Yakuza arrested at airport for Cambodia-based B200m scam

A suspected member of the Japanese yakuza arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Sunday night is the alleged leader of a Cambodia-based scam gang reported to have defrauded its victims of about 200 million baht.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to visit Japan? Latest advice after earthquake strikes near the Philippines

Tsunami warnings have now been downgraded in Japan following the earthquake

The Economic Times

Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slumps, yen trades above 160 level on tech, Gulf concerns

Japan's Nikkei share average experienced its biggest drop in three months. The yen also weakened significantly against the dollar. Concerns over technology stock valuations and escalating Middle East hostilities impacted the market. This led to a sharp decline in Japanese equities. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments and their economic…

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What the international media are saying about the F1 Monaco GP

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Tsunami waves arrive in Japan after M7.8 quake off Philippines

Tsunami waves arrived in Okinawa and other parts of Japan on Monday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck off the southern Philippines, according to Japanese and US authorities.

The Guardian - AU

Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to Tokyo

Bangkok Post

Tsunami advisory issued for Pacific coasts of western, eastern Japan

Japan's weather agency on Monday issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan after a preliminary magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines.

AAP

BOX:Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

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Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang on trip to revitalise China-North Korea ties

Kim Jong-un welcomes Chinese leader on visit to renew relations strained amid Pyongyang’s closeness with Russia

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Japanese man gets arrested after filming himself squirting liquid on conveyor belt sushi

He apparently wanted a viral video.

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