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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas

Officials in Ishikawa prefecture confirm four fatalities, Kyodo news agency reports, as tens of thousands lose power.

Al Jazeera

AP PHOTOS: Dancing with the bears lives on as a unique custom in Romania

A small industrial town in northeast Romania may seem like an unlikely tourist destination, but Comanesti is where huge numbers of visitors from as far away as Japan choose to spend part of the winter holiday season.

The Independent UK

Naomi Osaka Triumphs in Comeback Match at Brisbane International

Naomi Osaka makes a triumphant comeback to professional tennis, securing a hard-fought victory at the Brisbane International. Read more on AP.

Top News

Funding the 12-metre platypus, and other decisions that troubled the Howard government

The 2003 cabinet papers reveal debates ranging from privatisation and workplace relations to spam and the World Expo in Japan

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Harry Kewell replaces Muscat at Yokohama F Marinos

Harry Kewell has quit his post at Celtic in order to take over as head manager at Japanese powerhouse Yokohama F Marinos.

AAP

Celtic confirm Harry Kewell departure as coach joins Yokohama F. Marinos

Celtic coach Harry Kewell has left the club, joining Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan to become their new manager.

The National (Scotland)

‘How can such a tiny woman drive a big truck?’ Japan’s labour shortage forces it to rethink gender stereotypes

Freight and logistics sector is turning to women to fill gap as demand for drivers grows alongside cap on overtime

The Guardian - UK

Juan Archuleta misses weight for Rizin 45 title bout, stripped of bantamweight title

Juan Archuleta had big ambitions for his holiday trip to Japan, but a big wrench has been thrown into the works of his plan.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan's ispace shows off a tiny moon lander for its 2nd moon mission in 2024

The Resilience lander for ispace's 2nd moon mission is under construction, as it aims to send a mini-rover to the lunar surface after a winter 2024 launch.

Space

Taiwan prepares to pick new president amid growing threat from China

Outcome of election scheduled for 13 January could lead to vastly different scenarios with Beijing next year

The Guardian - UK

Rio Kobayashi turns traditional furniture making on its head

Wallpaper* Future Icons: how Austrian-Japanese designer Rio Kobayashi reinvents traditional furniture through diverse influences and collaborations

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International Business Times

'Life In Danger': Hong Kong Independence Advocate Decries Police Pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among the youngest people in Hong Kong to be convicted under…

International Business Times

China Tensions Rising, US Revives WWII-era Pacific Airfield

In the middle of the Pacific ocean, an abandoned US airfield once key to dropping the nuclear bomb on Japan -- and nearly lost to history amid encroaching forest -- is being revived.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rizin champ Juan Archuleta explains career uncertainty after PFL-Bellator merger

Rizin champ Juan Archuleta is unsure how the PFL-Bellator merger affects his career in Japan.

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Viral fruit-puzzler crowned as Nintendo Switch’s most downloaded game in Japan, beating out Zelda and Super Mario

Nintendo's heavyweight champs take a backseat to Suika Game

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3 Railroad Stocks Targeting Year-End Gains and Beyond

The railroad industry is poised to thrive as a result of technological advancements and rising demand for sustainable transportation solutions. Therefore, fundamentally strong railroad stocks West Japan Railway (WJRYY), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) and L.B. Foster (FSTR) might be solid buys now. Read on.

Evening Standard

Behind the Brand: how adult toy company Tenga changed the sexual wellness game for men

There's been a noticeable gap in the market - but has Tenga finally levelled the playing field?

Space

Japan's H3 rocket will launch a 2nd time in February 2024 after explosive failure

Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket will attempt to fly again as soon as Feb. 14, 2024. That's nearly a year after the rocket's explosive failure, shortly after its 1st liftoff.

RideApart

Gachaco To Open Battery Swapping To Individuals. Here's Why It Matters

Gachaco, the japanese battery swapping company formed by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Eneos, is opening swapping to individuals in January 2024.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Push Higher in Thin Year-End Trade

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.02%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.27%, both at record highs. Stock index futures this morning are modestly higher and posted new all-time nearest futures highs. Expectations for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting...

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Rare Japanese Kei Car With Supercar DNA Is Looking For A New US Owner

Only about 50 units of this particular version were manufactured.

TechRadar

Fujitsu Japan spins off PC and hardware business

Fujitsu hopes Fsas Technologies spinoff will hit the ground running in April 2024 with servers, storage, and more.

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