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University repatriates centuries-old skulls to Japan: ‘We believe they are pleased to return home’

The skulls were donated to the university in 1913

The Independent UK

University returns ancestral skulls to Ainu people of Japan

A handover ceremony took place at the University of Edinburgh with the Ainu Association of Hokkaido.

Evening Standard

The Palace Hotel, Tokyo review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

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OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts, Japan hotel review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Slip With U.S. GDP and PCE Inflation Data in Focus, Microsoft and Meta Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.30% this morning as investors cautiously await a barrage of U.S. economic data, including the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge and the first estimate of first-quarter GDP, as well as earnings reports from “Magnificent Seven” companies Microsoft and Meta.

Barchart

30 Facts That Prove Japan Is Unlike Any Other Country

Japan is a country that never fails to surprise the world with its innovations and some silly inventions too. Here is a list of the coolest things that make the country of the rising sun unique.

Bored Panda

Japan Tariff Envoy Departs For Round Two Of US Talks

Tokyo's tariffs envoy departed Wednesday for a second round of negotiations in Washington, where Japan could offer concessions such as tweaking vehicle import procedures to secure relief from Donald Trump's trade levies.

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7 Japanese Garden Ideas That Channel the Elements of Nature to Make Your Serene Outdoor Space Feel Zen

Take inspiration from Japan's legacy of outdoor design and transform your garden into an oasis that breathes relaxation with these seven elements of design.

Livingetc

Inside Japan’s race to prepare for war on its doorstep

SPECIAL REPORT: Japan views Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a failure of global deterrence – and a wake-up call. On Yonaguni island, just 100km from Taiwan, Adam Withnall visits a community bracing in case history repeats itself

The Independent UK

Japan's Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars

Japan’s top automaker Toyota has announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo

The Independent UK

F1 Drivers’ 2025 Power Rankings: Oscar Piastri Setting the Tone Through First Five Races

The McLaren driver leads the championship standings as the paddock travels to Miami. Here’s how he and the rest of the field stack up so far.

Sports Illustrated

Who are the five Japanese women to win a major in women's golf?

Who are the five Japanese women to win a major in women's golf? Three players have won over the last two years.

The Sports Daily

Nissan's Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.

I was wrapping up my visit to Nissan’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, waiting in the lobby of the hotel for my ride to the airport. I was feeling cautiously optimistic about Nissan’s turnaround plan after long conversations with the incoming CEO and other executives. The company is bringing hybrids and plug-ins…

InsideEVs

Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions

Japan’s Ishiba and Philippines’s Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China’s assertiveness in South China Sea.

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PC Gamer

A Japanese retailer is only selling RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs for domestic use, which feels like a policy that is impossible to enforce

Pretty please can I spend thousands at your store?

Advnture

Second time's the charm? Hapless hiker rescued from Mount Fuji twice in 4 days after returning for lost phone

The 27-year-old university student returned to Japan's tallest mountain four days after he was airlifted to safety

TechRadar

Here's one of the strangest ways gamers are trying to buy an RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 - unsurprisingly, it's not working

It's no surprise to see Nvidia's RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 highly sought after, and this move from Japanese retailers is a prime example.

International Business Times

Japan, Philippines Leaders Vow To Deepen Security Ties

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as they grapple with territorial disputes with China.

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The Independent UK

Ace Hotel Kyoto, Japan review

HOTELS: Rich Booth checks in

The Independent UK

Japan's Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs on Philippines visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is heading to the Philippines seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region and he plans to symbolically board a Japan-built Philippine patrol ship that has repeatedly clashed with the Chinese coast guard

The Sports Daily

X reacts to Mao Saigo winning the 2025 Chevron Championship

X reacts to Mao Saigo of Japan winning the 2025 Chevron Championship. Saigo won in a five person playoff in Texas.

Latin Times

Man Rescued While Climbing Mt. Fuji. He Was Rescued Again Days Later After Returning to Find Lost Phone

Days after being airlifted from Mt. Fuji, a college student was rescued from Japan's highest mountain for a second time as he attempted to find his lost phone.

The Conversation

How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

China has spent much of the past two months shoring up friendships both near and far. Two rounds of ministerial meetings with regional rivals Japan and South Korea took place in Tokyo and Seoul at the end of March.

Bored Panda

39 Bizarre Things That Seem Normal In Some Countries, But Not In The Rest Of The World

Covering men in cinnamon for their 25th birthday in Denmark, blue traffic lights in Japan and fried Mars bars in Scotland.

The Independent UK

A man airlifted from Japan's Mount Fuji returns to the slope days later and is rescued again

Police in Japan say that climber who was airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji last week returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later

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