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Meet Japan’s ‘women of the sea’: 80-year-old diver dives into cold waters without an oxygen tank to harvest seafood using a centuries-old tradition

The Ama of Japan, elite free divers who have harvested seafood without oxygen tanks for centuries, face a critical moment in their history. With an aging population of divers and the changing dynamics of ocean ecosystems, this age-old fishing tradition is at risk. Local communities are banding together to protect…

The Times of India

Heatwaves are getting so bad you can buy this portable 'human fridge' in Japan to save you from heatstroke —and it'll blast you with 41F air

So it's come to this: a portable cooling box for use in warehouses, on construction sites, and on campuses.

TechRadar

Claims of ‘man-made earthquake’ take over Japanese internet after Kumamoto disaster kills 38

Social media posts claim tremor came from an explosion or deny that it happened at all

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Kyushu's Ground Shakes Again, and Kumamoto Faces the Rubble of Its Own Recovery

Kumamoto's quake toll has risen to 38 as search operations end, power returns, and water and rail outages stretch on for weeks.

Latin Times

Bear invades elderly couple's home, empties fridge in Northern Japan

A bear allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple in northern Japan and rummaged through their refrigerator, in the latest of a growing number of bear intrusions as the animals increasingly venture into towns in search of food.

The Times of India

Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1

Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, and multiple-entry visas from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. This move aims to cover rising administrative costs for a growing foreign population and is part…

The Economic Times

Japan’s youngest female mayor prepares to take country’s first maternity leave in office

Critics say Shoko Kawata getting pregnant and going on leave during a fixed political term is ‘irresponsible’

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Donald Trump Sparks High-Stakes Financial Mockery After Allegedly Confusing an AI Firm for a Sushi Restaurant in Up to £3.76 Million ($5M) Deal

President Trump's unexpected investment in Kura Sushi USA has sparked speculation and market reactions, highlighting potential mix-ups and broader concerns about his financial activities.

International Business Times UK

‘My children only speak Japanese’: Indian restaurant owner breaks down after being told to leave Japan after 30 years. Watch viral video

An Indian restaurateur in Japan, Manish Kumar, faces forced closure after his business visa renewal was denied under new, stricter rules. He tearfully shared his plight in Japan's Parliament, highlighting the devastating impact on his family and business of 18 years. The revised regulations have significantly increased capital requirements and…

The Economic Times

Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

The Times of India

Toilet maker Toto scores a royal flush as share price rises due to AI demand in unlikely chipmaking side-gig — Japanese company develops electrostatic chucks to hold silicon wafers in lucrative segment

Toilet manufacturer Toto has seen its shares soar at their most rapid pace in five years, as it benefits from AI memory market tailwinds.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan’s Takaichi poised to call snap election just 4 months after taking office

Prime minister seeking to capitalise on strong approval rating to boost her party’s seat tally

The Independent UK

At least 15 injured after mass stabbing and chemical attack in rubber factory

Eight were stabbed and seven attacked with a substance believed to be bleach at the factory in Japan

The Independent UK

China tells citizens not to visit Japan and threatens military response as Taiwan row escalates

Travel advisory comes after week of increasingly hostile exchanges that threaten to derail bilateral ties

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Japan battles surge of bear attacks in homes, schools and supermarkets

Thirteen people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April amid a surge in bear encounters across northern Japan

The Independent UK

Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides

Streets and neighbourhoods in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu submerged under about a metre of water

The Independent UK

Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour

Critics describe host clubs as preying on lonely women to trap them in debt and coerce them into sex work

International Business Times

NATO Chief Says China Military Expansion 'Staggering'

China's expansion of its armed forces is "staggering", NATO's chief said on a visit to Japan beginning Tuesday aimed at "projecting" the alliance's power in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Worldwide Demand For Matcha Has Led To An ‘Unprecedented Strain’ On Japan’s Supply

Bad news for matcha lovers: the bright-green beverage may see an international shortage as Japan's supply runs low.

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“My Lord, I Had Forgot The Fart”: 50 Random Facts You May Have Not Heard Of Before (New Pics)

The internet and social media aren’t there just to entertain you—they have a lot of educational potential as well.

The Independent UK

Families near Japan sinkhole asked to evacuate as truck driver remains trapped

Sinkhole has expanded to size of Olympic swimming pool

The Independent UK

Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter

Scandal has raised questions about the industry’s seemingly lax attitude to sexual crimes

The Guardian - UK

Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54

After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter

Inverse

The World’s First Wooden Satellite Could Be the Key To Solving the Space Debris Problem

The first ever wooden satellite, called LignoSat, has reached space.

Sports Illustrated

A 50-50 Season Might Only Be the Start of the Shohei Ohtani Epic

The Japanese superstar’s first year with the Dodgers has been nothing short of legendary. But those close to him think this is just the beginning.

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