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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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15 killed in Philippines landslides as Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc, heads for Taiwan

Typhoon Bavi wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leading to tragic landslides that claimed the lives of at least fifteen people. The approaching storm caused significant evacuations and transport disruptions, as Taiwan braced for severe flooding and landslides, resulting in widespread school and business closures. Although weakening, the typhoon was poised…

The Times of India

Just 12 days after launch, this compact camera storms to #1 in Japan – with a "fantastic Leica zoom and excellent in-camera LUTs"

Panasonic's newest premium compact camera becomes Japan's best-selling model, marking the company's csecond chart-topping launch in little time

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Sayuri Ichida spent years photographing her sister after their mother died. Then she refused to let a computer anywhere near the results, hand-printing every image using a 150-year-old etching process instead

The Japanese artist's new show highlights how the slowest, most stubborn part of photography sometimes says more than the camera ever could.

Digital Camera World

Japan registers its tea under protection system to curb imitation products

KYODO — Japan's farm ministry said Friday it has newly registered three products, including "Japanese tea," under its geographical indication (GI) protection system aimed at safeguarding brands of agricultural and fishery products as imitations spread overseas.

Bangkok Post

Japan kept a remote railway station open for years so one schoolgirl could get to class

A small Japanese railway station remained open for a single student for three years. The train schedule was adjusted daily to accommodate her school commute. This service continued until the student successfully completed her studies and graduated. After her graduation, the station was closed, ending its unique purpose. The story…

The Times of India

Dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan

Dozens of outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China and Japan originally scheduled for later this week have been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Bavi, with some local carriers offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

Bangkok Post

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Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation hits over three-year high, reinforcing BOJ rate hike expectations

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in more than three years in June as companies passed on higher input costs driven by the Middle East conflict and a weaker yen. The stronger-than-expected reading has reinforced expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again later this…

The Economic Times

Japanese teen arrested for using ChatGPT to delete 46,000 anime streaming accounts

Attack triggers mass de-registration of 46,812 accounts on company's Bandai Channel streaming service

The Independent UK

LNG tankers return to Strait of Hormuz despite renewed Middle East tensions

Liquefied natural gas tankers have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz recently. Twenty-two Japan-linked vessels exited the Gulf since Tuesday, Tokyo confirmed. This occurred despite renewed fighting and attacks on commercial shipping. Several ballast LNG tankers entered the strait in recent days. Japan-linked vessels in the Gulf have significantly decreased…

The Economic Times

Japan city restricts mosque prayer, sparking multicultural debate

KYODO — A decision by a city near Tokyo to bar a mosque from holding a longstanding outdoor prayer session in one of its parks has triggered debate over multicultural coexistence in Japan, with questions raised over whether officials had sufficient grounds for the move.

Bangkok Post

Fragile yen set for weekly decline as intervention risks mount

The yen remains near a forty-year low, causing trader concern over potential Japanese intervention. Renewed Gulf hostilities are casting a shadow over energy prices and global inflation outlooks. The dollar saw slight easing but remained largely unchanged for the week. Other currencies like the British pound and euro showed strength…

The Economic Times

Japanese mindset of the day by Natsume Soseki: 'Loneliness is the price we have to pay for being born in this modern age, so full of...' - thought-provoking life lessons by father of modern Japanese literature teaches why people feel lonely despite having freedom and independence

Life lesson by Natsume Soseki: Modern life offers individuals unprecedented freedom and independence. This independence, however, can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki observed this paradox in his writings. He suggested that loneliness is a price for modern freedom and egoism.

The Economic Times

Scientists build tiny 'diving suit' for cockroaches, turning them into search-and-rescue cyborgs

Researchers in Singapore and Japan have built a waterproof shell for cyborg cockroaches that could be deployed in disaster zones to investigate flooded areas.

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Japanese mindset of the day by Kakuzō Okakura: 'We must know the whole play in order to properly act our parts, the conception of...' - inspiring life lessons by Japanese scholar and The Book of Tea author on perspective, better decisions and why success begins when you see the whole picture

Life lesson by Kakuzō Okakura: Kakuzo Okakura believed understanding the whole play improves individual actions. Focusing only on personal goals hinders comprehension of broader impacts. Wise decisions emerge from recognizing one's role within a larger purpose. This perspective balances individual needs with community and societal responsibilities.

The Economic Times

Japanese Proverb of the Day: "Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the..." — Timeless life lessons on purpose, courage, resilience, meaningful living, inner strength, lasting wisdom, self-discipline, and living with true integrity

Japanese Proverb of the Day reminds us that some of life's greatest lessons never grow old. "Among flowers, the cherry blossom; among people, the warrior" is more than an ancient saying—it offers a powerful perspective on courage, purpose, character, and what it truly means to live a life worth remembering.

International Business Times UK

Trump Suffers Double Slip at NATO Summit, Calling Zelenskyy 'Putin' and Iran the 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

President Trump's errors at the 2026 NATO Summit, including confusing Iran with Japan and Zelensky with Putin, have reignited debates about his cognitive health and fitness for office.

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Japanese telco giant KDDI says 12 million emails exposed in major cyberattack

Five KDDI clients were also affected when a threat actor exploited a vulnerability in third-party software.

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Yamaha Just Turned One Of Its Sportiest Scooters Into A Mini R1M

Yamaha's limited-edition Cygnus X borrows YZF-R1M styling and proves there's still room for sporty scooters in 2026.

The Times of India

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

China, Taiwan and Japan braced for what may be the most destructive tropical storm in years as Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm roughly the width of France at about 1,000km, churned toward the region with winds near 200km/h.

The Times of India

A Japanese soldier stayed hidden in a Philippine jungle for 29 years because he believed World War II never ended

In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Bank of Japan keeps regional economic view unchanged as Middle East risks ease

The Bank of Japan kept its economic assessment unchanged for all nine regions, indicating confidence in the country's recovery despite global uncertainties. The central bank said businesses are increasingly passing on higher costs to consumers, reinforcing expectations that inflation is becoming more sustainable.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japanese investors ramp up overseas stock buying as Fed rate expectations ease

Japanese investors significantly increased foreign stock purchases last week. This buying spree followed easing inflation worries and softer U.S. labor market data. Overseas bond selling continued as investors reduced debt holdings. Foreign investors also sold fewer Japanese stocks and bonds. Market outlook remains cautious due to oil price volatility and…

The Independent UK

Ireland name four debutants in much-changed team for Japan

Tadhg Beirne will captain Andy Farrell’s side in their second Nations Championship game

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Embarrassed US With 'Unhinged, Confused' Performance as President Talks About Missiles Shot Down by 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Donald Trump after a public appearance in which Trump made a disputed claim about missiles targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier, accusing the president of delivering a confusing performance on the world stage.

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