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Japan’s wild deer bow to tourists who approach them, but not out of politeness, because they have learned that bowing brings food

At Nara, the enchanting bowing deer have adopted this charming behavior due to their frequent interactions with humans. A study revealed that these deer bow significantly more than their counterparts who lack similar experiences with cracker-feeding. Interestingly, adult deer and those inhabiting busier sections of the park bow more often,…

The Times of India

Japan dismantled a 400-year-old castle stone by stone before a dam flooded the valley, then rebuilt it exactly as it had stood centuries earlier

Kumamoto Castle is undergoing a significant restoration after the 2016 earthquake damaged its historic structure. Workers are meticulously rebuilding the castle's iconic stone walls, stone by stone. This painstaking process involves documenting and replacing each damaged stone with an exact replica. Modern technology aids traditional craftsmanship in preserving the castle's…

The Times of India

Since the 1960s, every day at exactly 5 p.m., Japan plays the same melody to quietly test its nationwide disaster warning system

Japan plays music daily as a disaster warning system test. This system, Bosai Musen, alerts citizens to potential earthquakes and typhoons. Different localities use unique tunes, often traditional folk songs or town anthems. While some find the broadcasts a nuisance, they are a vital preparedness measure. This integration of preparedness…

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SoftBank names ex-Goldman Sachs trader Mark Agne to lead Vision Fund finances

SoftBank Vision Fund has appointed Mark Agne to lead finance and technology roles. The move follows a series of staffing changes at SoftBank as its focus shifts alongside founder Masayoshi Son’s quest for technologies underpinning AI services. Agne joined SoftBank in 2019 after 17 years at Goldman Sachs, where he…

The Economic Times

More than half a million people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi heads to China after battering Japan and Taiwan

Bavi is forecast to bring violent winds and heavy rain to a region already reeling from weeks of deadly flooding

The Independent UK

Slithering snakes, lakhs on the run: Twin typhoons batter China; scary visuals emerge

Chinese authorities evacuated over 900,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bavi's expected landfall. The storm is forecast to hit Wenzhou after affecting Taiwan and Japan's islands. Taiwan evacuated 14,000 people and faced widespread power outages and flight cancellations. Japan's southwestern islands also experienced significant power disruptions and flight cancellations. The Philippines…

The Times of India

'Good luck and ganbatte': Ireland and Japan fans converge on the Hunter for rugby clash

Ahead of kick off, supporters from Ireland and Japan were in high spirits at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night. Did we see you there?

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FIFA World Cup Viral Theory: Has the strange 'Japan' factor already guessed 2026 champion?

FIFA World Cup 2026: A viral FIFA World Cup fan theory is gaining attention after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the 2026 tournament. The quirky pattern claims that whenever Japan reach the knockout stage, the team that eliminates them is later knocked out by the eventual champions. The trend has…

The Economic Times

Japan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket

Japan's space agency conducted a successful test of its prototype reusable rocket. The rocket reached a height of ten meters and landed safely after forty seconds. This development marks a significant step in cost-cutting rocket technology for Japan. The agency is reviewing data and feels confident about the useful information…

The Economic Times

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan's southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the storm's impacts

The Independent UK

Japanese school teaches children how to stay safe around wild bears

Children at a primary school in central Japan are taking part in a bear awareness programme, learning how to safely coexist with wild bears as sightings remain common in the area.

Euronews

2027 Honda Jazz unveiled in Japan with refreshed design, new RS variant; will it return to India?

Honda unveiled the refreshed 2027 Honda Jazz, marking its 25th anniversary. The updated model features revised features and a sportier RS variant. It retains the practical cabin and the e:HEV hybrid powertrain for efficiency. This compact hatchback has a 25-year legacy of practicality and space. Honda has no current plans…

The Economic Times

Is Japan v Ireland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK

Typhoon Bavi forces Taiwan evacuations, batters Japan islands

More than 90,000 people in Taiwan fled their homes as Typhoon Bavi lashed the island with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, after cutting power to thousands in Japan's Okinawa islands as it bore down on eastern China.

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Bangkok Post

Typhoon Bavi pummels Japan with violent winds, heavy rain

A powerful typhoon neared Japan’s remote southwest islands on Friday (July 10), with authorities warning of violent winds, heavy rain and flooding. In Ishigaki, a popular tourist destination in the Sakishima island chain, residents rushed to stock up on supplies as some beaches, parks and the ferry terminal appeared closed.…

The Independent UK

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket

Bangkok Post

Japan beat Thailand as VNL survival battle heats up

Thailand suffered their second straight loss in Osaka after going down to hosts Japan 3-1 (25-15, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22) on Thursday at the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase.

Bangkok Post

Keep it cool

Japanese fusion band of Tropique has released its second studio label, a follow-up to the band's surprising debut Buster Goes West (Electric Cowbell Records). Released in May, the new album Looking For My Foot Foot is on the new Japanese label Pepei Records.

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The Guardian - UK

Odds-on favourite Precise struck down by Blue Bolt in Falmouth Stakes

Blue Bolt struck down odds-on favourite Precise in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket while Japanese raider Satono Reve looks primed for July Cup glory

International Business Times UK

Worse Than 'Potato'? How Trump's 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Blunder Compares to History's Biggest Political Gaffes

Donald Trump's mix-up of Iran and Japan during a NATO summit speech led to widespread online mockery, highlighting the president's history of verbal gaffes and sparking political debate.

This Japanese-designed update gives a cult walking shoe a serious outdoor edge

BEAMS has given Mephisto's cult Match sneaker its first-ever MEPHI-TEX waterproof membrane

The Times of India

After the 2011 tsunami, Japan spent billions building towering concrete seawalls along its coast, but scientists now say many of the barriers disrupted coastal habitats, cut off beaches from the sea and hindered natural shoreline recovery

Japan's massive seawall program after the 2011 tsunami may be harming coastal ecosystems. These concrete barriers interrupt natural sand and sediment movement, accelerating erosion. Researchers observed natural recovery of vegetation and new marshes after the disaster. Many scientists advocate for combining engineered defenses with nature-based solutions. Future coastal planning should…

France 24

Foreign workers feel the heat as Japan hardens nationalist stance

On this week's edition of Access Asia, we bring you a report from Japan, where visa fees have been increased for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency. The government is also considering introducing a language requirement. While Japan needs foreign workers to help offset an ageing population and a declining…

Tom’s Hardware

Researchers turn HBM on its side to tackle AI memory’s heat wall — Korean V-Die and Japanese MOSAIC designs promise higher bandwidth, denser stacks, and cooler future GPUs

Researchers in Korea and Japan have proposed sideways-stacked DRAM designs that could push future AI memory beyond conventional HBM limits by improving cooling, bandwidth, and capacity while reducing reliance on TSV-heavy vertical stacks.

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Honda Just Opened This Rad Moto Cafe In Japan After Its Huge Success In Thailand

Cub House Honda first opened its doors in Thailand in 2018, and the unique moto cafe, customization, and hangout space is a hit. Now it's in Japan, too.

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