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WRC Japan: Elfyn Evans claims second win of 2026 to increase championship lead

Toyota locks out the top four positions on home spoil, as Oliver Solberg salvages Super Sunday points after early exit

Motorsport

Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost more

Japan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits and 300,000 yen for permanent residency. This move aims to generate funds for integration initiatives and illegal residency cases. A new electronic travel authorization system, JESTA,…

The Economic Times

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

Bangkok Post

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US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global security

Allies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division weakens deterrence, while unity strengthens it. He criticized China's military expansion and its accusations of Japanese militarism. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to increase defense spending. Australian Defense…

The Economic Times

American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

American allies are emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation as security threats increasingly cross regional boundaries, even as the Trump administration criticizes traditional partners

The Independent UK

Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphasized Japan's commitment to international law and a free, open order, while expressing disappointment at not meeting his Chinese counterpart. Japan aims to strengthen regional deterrence through defense equipment cooperation.

The Economic Times

Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'

Japanese ⁠Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjirō denied accusations of "new militarism" in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats.

Bangkok Post

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Ishiuchi Miyako photographs completely different things, yet her 50 years of work all looks unmistakably hers

The Japanese photographer's retrospective shows how sticking to one visual principle creates coherence across 50 years of wildly different subjects

Digital Camera World

SoftBank to spend $87.5 billion on AI centres in France: Son

Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend 75 billion euros ($87.5 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in an interview released Saturday. "75 billion euros in total," Son told La Tribune Dimanche weekly ahead of a French investment conference hosted by President…

The Economic Times

US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Hegseth criticised European nations for weakening their militaries.

The Economic Times

Hegseth meets with Pacific allies at Asia defence forum

US Secretary of Defence ‌Pete Hegseth has held a trilateral meeting with Japan and Australia, and two bilateral meetings with the Philippines and New Zealand.

AAP

I spent 5 nights sleeping on a mattress on the floor — here's what happened to my sleep

I ditched my bed frame and put my mattress on the floor to see if it could improve my sleep — here's what happened and how it compares to my Japanese futon

Tom’s Guide

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone

Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

The Independent UK

The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that out

Indian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessity of language proficiency. German and French are leading the way, with Japanese also gaining traction. Language skills are now a crucial part of admission plans, opening new academic…

The Economic Times

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WRC Rally Japan: Solberg heaps pressure on leader Evans, as Ogier struggles

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

Motorsport

WRC Rally Japan: Oliver Solberg turns up pressure on Elfyn Evans

Evans still leads, but Solberg’s morning pace has tightened the fight for victory

Euronews

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup: Groups, fixtures and European kick-off times

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.

Barchart

Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally on Iran Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation...

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The Independent UK

Japan’s Prince Hisahito makes imperial state banquet debut after sister relinquishes royal duties

Prince Hisahito of Japan has made his imperial state banquet debut, five years after his sister relinquished her royal duties.

LiveScience

Japan hits 6G key milestone with high-frequency speeds topping 100 Gbps

Researchers have built a miniaturized microcomb-driven terahertz wireless communication system that's 90 times smaller than conventional chips to deliver record-breaking data-transfer speeds at ultrahigh frequencies.

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6 breaks a three-year drought — the first Xbox game to chart physically in Japan since 2023

Forza Horizon 6 has become the first Xbox game since 2023 to chart physically in Japan, landing in Famitsu's top 30 and marking a rare sales milestone for the platform in the region.

Barchart

Dollar Inches Higher on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.02%. The dollar found some support today after the May MNI Chicago PMI rose more than expected at its strongest pace in 4.25 years. On the negative side for the dollar is the improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal, which has...

Digital Camera World

Newer cameras are losing out to this three-year-old mirrorless model in Japan's latest sales charts

Despite newer flagship launches, this 2023 full-frame camera continues to top sales charts in Japan across multiple retailers

The Independent UK

Japan ban imports of Indian mangoes after key processing facility fails inspection

Suspension follows an inspection by Japanese officials at a major facility in Uttar Pradesh, northern India

The Independent UK

Japan’s population suffers record five-year drop as government fails to halt decline

All prefectures barring Tokyo and Okinawa recorded a decline in population

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