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“I’d get thrown out then brought back in. I just couldn’t play in a conventional way”: Japan’s Richard Barbieri on coloured hair, lipstick, a fingerless glove and the unusual reason he joined the band

Future Porcupine Tree member recalls being put off playing keyboards by Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman, and feeling culturally homeless before the new romantic era

Louder

Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study shows

Several studies conducted in captivity have demonstrated that chimpanzees, like other great apes, enjoy painting and drawing. But new resreach led by French and Japanese primatologists has shown that they each have their own drawing style – and that it can evolve and improve over time.

Radio France Internationale

RU:Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

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Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

AAP

"I don’t believe I can make Sigma a bigger company than Sony or Canon, but I think I can make it a nicer brand”

“The Leica of Japan”: Sigma's CEO discusses transforming the perception of the company

Digital Camera World

Half of elderly women in Japan prefer AI over humans for personal advice

A recent survey in Japan found that almost half of elderly women living in the country prefer artificial intelligence over humans for advice on interpersonal conflict, a higher percentage than any other age demographic, where consulting a human remains the favoured choice.

Bangkok Post

From critic favourites to commercial hits, Japanese cinema wins fans at Cannes

With no fewer than 12 films in the official selection, Japan is at the heart of this year's Cannes Festival. Its cinema industry continues to do well with moviegoers as well as critics, making it a notable success story amid the rise of streaming.

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Europe races Meta and Japan to launch first Petabit-class submarine cable before 2030 as AI demand explodes

IOEMA-1 advances Northern European subsea cable development while Japan and Meta explore high-capacity systems for global internet expansion.

TechRadar

Adherex Technologies’ PEDMARK Push Targets Larger AYA Market After Record Quarter

Fennec Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:FENC) executives outlined the company’s commercial strategy for PEDMARK, its sodium thiosulfate product used to prevent cisplatin-related hearing loss, during a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference. Ram Selvaraju, managing dir

MarketBeat

North Korean football club takes Asian women’s title

SUWON, South Korea - ⁠Naegohyang of North Korea won the Asian Women’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with ‌forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.

Bangkok Post

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP

Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

Motorsport

World’s most powerful economies by 2030: Prediction reveals future global leaders

Economic rankings rarely stay still for long. A country can spend decades climbing steadily through manufacturing, technology and trade, only to slow once population growth weakens or industries begin shifting elsewhere. By the end of this decade, the global balance is expected to look noticeably different from the one that…

The Times of India

Japan to launch month-long campaign on proper employment of foreign workers

Japan will host a month-long campaign in June 2026 to ensure foreign workers are employed correctly. The Immigration Services Agency aims to build an orderly and inclusive society. This initiative targets employers and government bodies. It follows increased scrutiny of immigration compliance and illegal work. The campaign will include awareness…

The Economic Times

Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Japan's Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa confirmed a brief, undisclosed conversation with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao before a dinner at APEC meetings. This marks the most senior Japanese official's engagement in China since a diplomatic dispute arose over comments regarding Taiwan, which led to Chinese retaliatory measures including rare earth…

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Japan to require facial photographs for child residence card applicants from June 14

Japan's Immigration Services Agency will mandate facial photographs for children aged one to 16 applying for residence cards and special permanent resident certificates starting June 14, 2026. This new requirement, already being implemented at some offices during a transition period, will be integrated into the online application system. The change…

The Independent UK

Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

Naoko Watanabe, the first woman to summit K2 three times, has also climbed the world's 14 highest peaks

The Independent UK

Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan

A Buddhist hall in western Japan famed for housing a centuries-old “eternal flame” has been destroyed by a fire on Miyajima Island.

The Economic Times

Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. India's support for the US is declining, with young Indians favoring Russia and Japan. Rubio will discuss energy, trade, and defense cooperation. The visit includes a Quad meeting.…

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LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform Delhi

Lieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and environmental management, disaster resilience and development of the Dwarka Sub-city as not just a residential area, but as a hub for knowledge-based industry, innovation centres and global partnerships…

Space

An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky'

A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Which countries are in Group A?

There are four teams in Group A at the Fifa World Cup 2026. Mexico: One of the host nations for this year’s World Cup, Mexico will play the first match of the tournament against South Africa on 11 June at the Mexico City Stadium. South Africa: The previous hosts of…

The Independent UK

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

Dot Esports

All Forza Horizon 6 Regional Mascot locations for easy CR gain

All Forza Horizon 6 Regional Mascots listed here.

Euronews

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins

Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins.

The Economic Times

mooMark signs MoU with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to launch Gelato Initiative in India

This collaboration aims to enhance dairy production and develop premium gelato, leveraging India's vast milk output and Japan's expertise in craftsmanship and advanced feeding techniques.

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