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Japanese Street Cats Are Back With 50 New Photos Full Of Chaos And Charm

For more than a decade, the Tokyo-based artist has wandered through Japan’s backstreets, harbors, alleyways, snowy sidewalks, and quiet neighborhoods documenting the unscripted lives of stray cats exactly as they are—mischievous, exhausted, territorial, affectionate, suspicious, and gloriously unpredictable.

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Keanu Reeves to voice title character in Japanese samurai epic Hidari

Keanu Reeves will voice the titular role in the Japanese stop-motion samurai epic Hidari from filmmaker Masashi Kawamura.

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Americans arrested after man climbs into Punch the monkey’s enclosure at Japanese zoo

The beloved baby macaque Punch went viral when he started clinging to plushie after being rejected by his mother. His popularity has led to a surge in visitors

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Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo

The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother.

Euronews

Indian-Origin Restaurateur in Japan Faces Deportation After 30 Years Amid Tougher Visa Rules

For many families who move abroad, migration is more than a change of geography — it is a journey driven by hope, sacrifice, and dreams of a better future. Years of hard work often help immigrants build stable lives, raise families, and become deeply rooted in their adopted countries. But…

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This Japan airport is about to get a Pokémon makeover

Noto Satoyama Airport will transform into "Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, aiming to revitalize tourism in Ishikawa Prefecture post-earthquake. This unique collaboration with the Pokémon With You Foundation will feature extensive themed decorations, merchandise, and dining options until September 30, 2029, drawing visitors with its…

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Why are millions of homes in Japan empty: Inside the shocking rise of abandoned “ghost houses” across the nation

Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, and paint fades slowly in the weather and over time. Reportedly, Japan has around 9 million vacant homes, a figure…

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UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry

MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice

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Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debt

Japan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rates. Long-term bond yields have already hit record highs. The government is considering subsidies for fuel and utility bills. This move could influence the Bank of Japan's interest rate…

The Economic Times

10 Beautiful Fish With Surprisingly Long Lifespans

Most people think aquarium fish live for only a few years. You bring them home, enjoy their beauty, and quietly expect them to disappear with time. But what if some aquarium fish could stay with you for decades? What if the tiny fish swimming peacefully in your tank today could…

Times Pets

How do you photograph history that people would rather forget, or grief that has no shape? Two Japanese photographers give very different answers

From postwar Hiroshima to pandemic-era Tōhoku, a landmark exhibition pairs two Japanese photographers who've spent careers turning trauma into art

Digital Camera World

Japan can’t make robot wolves fast enough to counter the rise in bear attacks that have killed 13 humans this year — $4,000+ animatronic Monster Wolf features intense LEDs and makes loud noises

With record numbers of bear attacks on humans, Japan has been increasingly turning to high-tech solutions like the Monster Wolf robot. But production can't keep up with demand.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport

A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.

Euronews

Japan's Stealth Bull Market: How U.S. Investors Can Get Exposure

Japanese stocks continue to attract global investors as governance reform, shareholder returns, and a weak yen drive long-term upside

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This compact camera just won a major Japanese award for "rich tonality" – but it's missing something most photographers consider essential

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome wins top prize at Japan's Camera Grand Prix 2026 – and its biggest 'limitation' is the point

The Economic Times

Flying from Japan? Your air ticket may soon cost more

International travel from Japan will become costlier this summer. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are raising fuel surcharges on international tickets. This change applies to bookings made in May and June 2026. Higher prices are linked to increased jet fuel costs. Flights to North America and Europe will see…

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Why PM Modi Wants India to Host the Olympics

India is no longer dreaming small. During his visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed four ambitions that could completely reshape India’s future. From hosting the Olympics to building semiconductor chips inside the country, the message was clear India wants to become a global powerhouse. But what surprised…

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TSMC's Japan unit fab swings to profit in Q1

The subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in Kumamoto, Japan, turned a profit in the first quarter of this year, marking the first time the first fab of the unit become profitable since mass production started at the end of 2024, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

Digital Camera World

The Sony A7 V wins Japan's "Camera of the Year" award after setting "a new standard"

Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera continues its winning streak – now taking top honors at the Camera Grand Prix 2026

Digital Camera World

The lens is key to getting the retro look. A 14-year-old Fujifilm lens is currently leading prime lens sales trends in Japan as nifty fifties dominate the list

A camera app in Japan has tallied the most popular lenses, and the list is topped by the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R

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Golden glow as Hauser goes back-to-back in Yokohama

Australian triathlon star Matt Hauser has won back-to-back gold medals in Japan, with compatriot Luke Willian claiming bronze.

PC Gamer

GamesRadar has decamped to Kyoto to bring you some killer world premieres and trailers straight out of BitSummit Punch 2026

We just came in and found a letter in Japanese on their desks. We assume this is what it says.

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Dollar Rallies as Inflation Risks Push Bond Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2.5-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.47%. The dollar rallied on Friday on concerns that strong US economic news and soaring crude oil prices will prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a bullish factor for the dollar. Friday's economic...

Digital Camera World

This retro compact camera secretly rules Japan's best-seller chart – but the #1 full-frame mirrorless won't slow down

The Sony A7 V tops Japan's camera charts, though Fujifilm's retro compact sits close behind despite ongoing supply shortages

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