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FBI returns 22 looted artifacts to Japan after discovery in Massachusetts attic

Investigation of items that were stolen during the Okinawa battle began after family discovered them in late father’s belongings

The Guardian - US

How to Find the Best Japanese Stocks

Japan's stock market is stabilizing after a volatile stretch which has many investors wondering how to find the best Japanese stocks. We take a look here.

Kiplinger

Shohei Ohtani: Beloved Japanese Athlete In South Korea

Shohei Ohtani's visit to South Korea for a baseball game against the San Diego Padres brings joy and unity, bridging historical tensions between South Kore...

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Moto Hagio, the pioneering graphic artist who opened doors for women in manga

Moto Hagio is a unique figure in the male-dominated world of Japanese manga, breaking down barriers and revolutionising the comic book genre since the 1970s. France honoured her with an award and exhibition at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in January.

Radio France Internationale

Deans trumps Rennie as ex-Wallaby bosses meet in Japan

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights beat Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers by 10 points to stay unbeaten in Japan's League One.

AAP

Takeshi Ikeuchi’s kei truck is a minimalist Japanese mobile showroom

Takeshi Ikeuchi's kei truck design is a Japanese timber specialist’s minimalist mobile showroom

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Japan Union Group Announces Record Wage Hikes

Major union group in Japan announces largest wage increases in 33 years, potentially influencing economic recovery and central bank policy.

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Japanese Firms Collaborate For Floating Offshore Wind Power Development

Japanese firms collaborate to advance floating offshore wind power, boosting renewable energy capacity in Japan.

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Japan Nearing End Of Negative Interest Rates, BOJ Exit Likely

Japan's economy at a crossroads as Bank of Japan considers exiting negative interest rates, with potential implications for growth and stability.

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Understanding BOJ's Stimulus Exit Strategy

Learn about the Bank of Japan's stimulus exit strategy, including timing, interest rates, asset purchases, and market implications.

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Japan Economy: Deflation Over, Strong Wage Hike Trend

Japan's economy sees recovery with wage hikes and end of deflation, signaling stability and growth.

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The Guide #130: Shōgun’s TV mastery

In this week’s newsletter: A beautiful, blood-splattered adaptation of James Clavell’s historical novel is just the kind of weighty drama we’ve been waiting for

The Guardian - UK

The U.S. Steel/Nippon Deal Should Be None of Joe Biden's Business

Both companies consented to the deal. Why should they have to get permission from the president to do business?

Reason

‘Irreplaceable’: will Hayao Miyazaki, Japan’s animation auteur, ever retire?

The Boy and the Heron’s Oscar win has prompted debate over whether the 83-year-old could put down his pencil

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Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals

Deal between Japanese carmakers involves components and software amid race to catch up with Chinese EV firms

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The Rise of the Ronin team used Ghost of Tsushima as a "reference," but hopes the open-world RPG's "Japanese-ness" stands out more

"I wondered why we couldn't release a game like Ghost of Tsushima back then"

Autosport

Why Abu Dhabi is launching an ambitious new autonomous racing series

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) will establish a series of high-profile driverless races at the UAE’s Yas Marina Formula 1 track using cars from Japan’s premier open-wheel series, Super Formula, which can travel at over 185mph.

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Stock Index Futures Tick Higher Ahead of U.S. Economic Data, Fed Meeting Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.20%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.14% this morning as investors looked ahead to a new round of U.S. economic data and geared up for a Federal Reserve meeting next week.

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Stock Index Futures Mixed as U.S. Rate Cut Hopes Weaken

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.07%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are down -0.09% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices ended the regular session lower as the latest inflation data weakened the case for imminent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Evening Standard

McDonald’s 'IT outage' leaves restaurants unable to serve food

On Friday morning, customers in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan complained about issues trying to buy from the fast food giant

International Business Times

Nissan, Honda To Explore Partnership In Electric Vehicles

Japanese auto giants Nissan and Honda said Friday they had agreed to explore a strategic partnership in electric vehicles and other areas.

Al Jazeera

South Korea to China: Why is East Asia producing so few babies?

The reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Nissan, Honda to study partnership on EVs amid Chinese dominance

Japanese carmakers have struggled to keep up with their Chinese rivals in the fast-growing EV market.

International Business Times

Eyes On Bank Of Japan As Unions Announce Wage Hikes

The results of key wage hike negotiations in Japan will be announced Friday, with a win for workers expected to set the stage for a hotly anticipated shift away from the central bank's ultra-loose monetary policy.

Al Jazeera

Biden opposes Japanese takeover of US Steel, touts ‘American steelworkers’

US president’s remarks come as he is seeking to shore up support in key swing state of Pennsylvania.

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