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Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President

Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…

Latin Times

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

The Independent UK

Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival

Hard times – and British-style pubs – are squeezing restaurant-bars that once thrived in cities everywhere. Can they innovate to keep pace with change?

The Guardian - AU

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Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

Creativity should be on Thailand's national agenda

When Visa launched its Destinations Programme for the first time in Asia Pacific, the payments company had its pick of cities from Tokyo to Seoul -- first-world cities that have well-developed infrastructure, institutional readiness and global recognition. The company decided to launch its first Destination in the region with Thailand,…

Bangkok Post

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How to find Edogawa Baseball Stadium in Forza Horizon 6

Northwestern part of Tokyo City.

Dot Esports

Rokid Glasses Top Makuake's Most Anticipated Product Ranking, Signalling Greater Smart Glasses Ubiquity

TOKYO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product on the Japanese crowdfunding campaign Makuake, concluding its campaign with nearly US$4,000,000 raised from 7,413 backers. "Rokid Glasses…

AAP

Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets

Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. The ward seeks to maintain cleanliness as visitor numbers rise.

The Economic Times

Casio to Release G-SHOCK Engineered for Precision and Toughness in Extreme Aerial Conditions

TOKYO, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the GWR-B3000, a new addition to the GRAVITYMASTER line of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Featuring a newly developed movement and tough construction, the GWR-B3000 is engineered to deliver accurate timekeeping and durability in the demanding environment…

AAP

Kendall Jenner Soft-Launches a Pajama Trend Revival—Along With Her Rumored Jacob Elordi Relationship

It seems another fashion girl has found her fashion guy.

Marie Claire

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating Update: Tokyo Japan Date Night Reports Trigger Fresh Wave of Public Interest

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi fuel renewed attention after reports of a Tokyo Japan outing, sparking ongoing public interest in their relationship status.

International Business Times UK

‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

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The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi slams into Japan with heavy rain, flood warnings and travel chaos

Thousands lose power, hundreds of flights are cancelled and rail services disrupted as torrential rain prompts evacuations and landslide alerts

AAP

The Peninsula Hotels Celebrates Five of its Hotels Receiving Condé Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Award

HONG KONG, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the brand's enduring legacy, The Peninsula Hotels is proud to announce that The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Tokyo, and The Peninsula Chicago have been named to the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown collection.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

Bangkok Post

Calbee rolls out monochrome snack packaging amid ink supply worries

Major Japanese snack maker Calbee began selling its Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers in black-and-white packaging this week in Tokyo, a move in response to uncertainty over supplies of oil-derived naphtha stemming from the Middle East conflict.

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How Japan lost 3 million people in five years

TOKYO — Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, according to official statistics released Friday, a drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

AAP

Quantinuum Signs MOU with Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Strategic Quantum Computing Partnership

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a recognized global leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, to establish a framework for…

AAP

Ricoh Asia Pacific acquires Global Vision Multimedia, advancing Ricoh's global workplace services strategy

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. today announced the acquisition of Global Vision Multimedia Group, a specialised provider of audio-visual and multimedia integration services with deep expertise across the Asia-Pacific region, the final stage in a strategic partnership discussion that began…

Total Film

Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning

And the winner is: Crunchyroll's answer to the Oscars understands why anime is becoming mainstream

PC Gamer

Where to find the Tokyo Tower in Forza Horizon 6

Take a snapshot of Tokyo's iconic tower.

The Independent UK

Visitors to one of Tokyo’s top tourist hotspots could face on-the-spot fines under new anti-littering rules

Patrolling staff fluent in English, Chinese and Korean will now fine people £9.3 for littering on one of the world’s busiest road crossings

The Economic Times

Uber introduces 'Uber Drift' experience for tourists in Tokyo

Uber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in racing cars. This half-day adventure takes groups from Tokyo to Mobara Twin Circuit for tandem drift rides, showcasing Japan's drifting culture. Reservations open May 27, 2026, for this unique opportunity.

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