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Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

The Independent UK

What is behind Japan’s unprecedented population crisis – and can it be stopped?

With record-low births, rising deaths, and entrenched gender norms, Japan is struggling to address its ‘quiet emergency’

The Independent UK

Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts in Tokyo

Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts. They were super featherweight boxer Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa.

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Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

International Business Times

Second boxer from same Tokyo event dies from brain injuries

Hiromasa Urakawa has passed away after a bout with Yoji Saito

The Independent UK

How Fidelity Just Made It Easier for the Average American To Invest In Bitcoin

Fidelity brokerage clients became the largest shareholders in Metaplanet, a Tokyo investment firm. This might make it easier for investors to dip into crypto.

GOBankingRates

SoftBank Stock Surges 10% After Exec Teases $12 Billion OpenAI Windfall — But $500 Billion 'Stargate' AI Project Pitched To Trump Hits Snags

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) shares surged 10.47% to JPY 13,875 ($94.11) on Friday on the Tokyo exchange following the company’s first quarter of 2026 earnings call, where executives highlighted massive gains from artificial intelligence investments while acknowledging delays in the ambitious Stargate data center project.

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Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

Euronews

Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2%

Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo

The Independent UK

Tokyo Soars On Trade Deal Relief As Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend

Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.

International Business Times

If You Thought Disney Wait Times Were High In Orlando, Just Wait 'Til You Head To DisneySea In Tokyo

If you want to ride some of Disney's best attractions, you'll have to wait a while.

Cinemablend

Ninja Gaiden 4 Hands-On —This Punishing Action Game Feels Awesome, and Both Protagonists Are Great To Play

I recently visited PlatinumGames to go hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4. After playing for a few hours and talking to the devs, I'm excited for the full launch.

Windows Central

Japan wins £4.9bn deal to build Australian warships

It is Tokyo’s most significant defence sale in a decade

The Independent UK

Cooper Lutkenhaus Stuns Donavan Brazier, Leaves 800m Veterans Behind at USATF Championships — Is It the End of an Era?

16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus stuns veterans at USATF 800m final, breaking the U18 world record and earning a spot on Team USA for Tokyo 2025.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - UK

Asher-Smith surges to 200m win and competition best at UK championships

The sprinter clocked 22.14secs to edge out Amy Hunt in the women’s 200m, while Zharnel Hughes also ran a championship best in the men’s 200m

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith sets championship record to seal 200m title at British nationals

Georgia Hunter Bell, Josh Kerr, Amber Anning and Zharnel Hughes were all also victorious on day two in Birmingham

The National (Scotland)

2025 UK Athletics Championships carry more intrigue than they have for years

At times, the UK Athletics Championships fail to spark much interest but given the strength of competition this year, this weekend's event carries…

The Independent UK

Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries

A Japanese woman in China was attacked with a stone-like object in Suzhou on Thursday evening

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The Independent UK

British Athletics Championships 2025: Schedule, start times and how to watch on TV

Josh Kerr and Georgia Hunter Bell feature over two action-packed days in Birmingham, with Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson recovering from an injury and expected to be handed a wildcard for the World Championships in Tokyo in September

Motorsport

Winners and losers from the 2024-25 Formula E season

There have been many highs and lows for drivers, teams and the Formula E championship across the 2024-25 season. From rain-soaked races and incredible comebacks to disappointing debuts, these are the biggest winners and losers from the all-electric championship’s latest season.

Al Jazeera

World Athletics gene test introduced for female category

World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.

The Guardian - UK

A moment that changed me: 30 years after my pop career stalled, I found the courage to sing again

Nothing went as planned after a talent scout plucked me from obscurity in a Japanese nightclub. Now, I was getting another chance to shine – in a rural community choir

Bored Panda

“Escalators On The Sidewalks”: 50 Impressive Things Countries Implemented That Left People In Awe (New Pics)

Have you ever seen recycling bins for pizza only?

The Independent UK

Photos show a town praying for marine safety at a seaside festival near Tokyo

Hundreds of residents gathered at Kurihama beach outside Tokyo over the weekend to pray for marine safety in a summer festival that fuses sacred ritual and seaside spectacle.

Benzinga

Trump's $550 Billion Japan Trade Deal Could Benefit Taiwanese Chip Giants Like TSMC's US Expansion—If It Aligns With Tokyo's Interests

On Saturday, Japan's top trade official said the country's new $550 billion investment package with the U.S. could help finance Taiwanese chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) as they build semiconductor plants in America.

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