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I ‘worldschool’ my son – these have been our most inspiring trips

From knife-making in Japan to beekeeping in Montenegro, Ruby Deevoy explains how she supplements her child’s education through travel

The Independent UK

Rental Family review – Brendan Fraser seeks meaning in pointless Japanese role-play drama

Fraser plays a hapless Tokyo-based actor working for a firm that offers bespoke therapeutic role-play services in director Hikari’s silly and saccharine film

The Guardian - UK

Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

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'Only in Japan can you see this!' Inside Nabana no Sato's winter illuminations

Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.

Euronews

Asian shares mostly rise and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street

Asian shares have mostly gained led by a rally in Japan after Wall Street hit more records

The Independent UK

Japan-South Korea summit to discuss economy and regional challenges

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aiming to improve the sometimes-strained relationship as Tokyo faces a deepening row with China

The Independent UK

'Um, as a favor, if you buy a new one, please sell your gaming PC to our company' says Tokyo-based computer store as it offers 'pretty high prices'

"Whether it's a gaming desk or a laptop, or even a regular non-gaming one, we pretty much buy any PC."

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What to eat in Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney and Bangkok: from fusion food to culture-defining dishes

Influences from across Asia meet in the woks and pots of these four cities, where even the hawkers can become recognised by Michelin

The Guardian - UK

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo's relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing

The Independent UK

Our Favorite Porsche Show Is Going To Japan

Luftgekhühlt has quickly become the show for Porsche lovers. The event, which started in Southern California over a decade ago, has now hosted gatherings across the US and ventured into Europe. But the show is set to take a big leap this year with the announcement of Luft Tokyo.

Motor1

Braving the cold: Tokyo's New Year's ritual of ice baths, in photos

Participants gather at the Teppuzu Inari Shrine in Tokyo to bathe in ice-cold water to purify their souls and pray for good health during a New Year's ritual.

The Independent UK

Love video games? Visit the real-life destinations behind Assassin’s Creed, GTA and more

From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations.

Euronews

101 Hilarious Cases Showing Japan Getting Completely Lost While Translating To English

You’re walking down a quiet street in Japan, surrounded by glowing signs and unfamiliar symbols, when one sentence in English suddenly stops you in your tracks. It almost makes sense, yet somehow says everything wrong. These moments are oddly charming and impossible to forget. While translation is meant to connect…

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Tokyo man arrested for taking part in illegal duel: ‘Very sorry that my opponent died’

Duels are prohibited in Japan and offenders can be punished with prison terms of up to five years

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Honda Visually Beefs Up The New Prelude

Italdesign’s reimagined NSX is the most interesting Honda at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, but the Japanese automaker itself has some juicy news to share as well. Through its global racing division, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), it has given the new Prelude a racy makeover. Additionally, the Civic Type R…

The Independent UK

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements

PC Gamer

Tokyo Xtreme Racer review

The streets come alive at night.

Euronews

Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds

Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.

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Japan to test deep-sea rare-earth mining as China export curbs spark supply concerns

Tokyo set to make world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of around 6,000m

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Insiders Already Agree: These 2026 Celebrity Sneaker Trends Will Rule the Year Ahead

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Guitar World

“2026 is going to be in the record books as one of the most exciting years for Fender”: Fender has announced its new CEO – what does it mean for the future of the iconic guitar brand? We met Edward ‘Bud’ Cole to find out

Fender’s new CEO pioneered the firm’s most talked-about projects. Now he’s taking his innovative Fender Japan ethos global

The Independent UK

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power

China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes

Euronews

Bluefin tuna sells for record €2.78 million at Tokyo fish market

The sale was agreed at the celebratory New Year auction in Tokyo.

The Independent UK

You’ll feel like a local when staying at this Tokyo hotel

HOTELS: Tokyo may be better known for its bright lights and busy streets, but Niki Cottrell finds a hotel rich in history and culture in a quiet corner, offering a unique contrast to the city’s constant hum

The Independent UK

Photos show record-breaking $3.2M bluefin tuna sold at Tokyo's first fish auction of 2026

A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna fetched a record-setting 510 million yen ($3.2 million) during Tokyo’s first fish auction of 2026 at the Toyosu fish market.

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