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Meet Ivan Espinosa, the ‘real car guy’ Nissan just tapped to be their new CEO

Ivan Espinosa has spent more than two decades working for Nissan, and is tasked with turning around the imperiled Japanese carmaker.

Fortune

Moriyasu explains decision to call-up Kyogo after tough start to life at Rennes

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has explained his decision to call-up former Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi this month.

The National (Scotland)

British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains

The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter service in 2030

The Independent UK

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This Kawasaki Motorcycle Now Comes With Built-In Dash Cams, At Least In Japan

For years, Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 was the go-to sport-tourer for riders who wanted a fast yet comfortable machine that didn’t stray too far into either supersport or adventure territory. It wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it was balanced, practical, and—most importantly—fun. Now, for 2025, it has evolved…

RideApart

Exclusive: Shohei Ohtani Opens Up About Tokyo Series, 2025 MLB Season

Ohtani spoke with SI to promote becoming the first baseball player to join the Fortnite Icon Series.

Sports Illustrated

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer

The Independent UK

Celtic duo Reo Hatate & Daizen Maeda earn Japan call-ups as Kyogo joins them

Celtic duo earn Japan call up - as Kyogo joins former teammates.

The National (Scotland)

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Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Couche-Tard Bosses Make Case In Tokyo For 7-Eleven Buyout

The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.

International Business Times

Japanese public servants win £57,000 overtime payout for mandatory 5-miunte early start

Government employees in Ginan were made to clock in five minutes early every day for three years

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal

The Guardian - US

S&P Futures Climb With U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.56% this morning as investors gear up for the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.

Barchart

Seven men arrested for raping daughters and posting about it in chat group

Japan police on lookout for other possible members of chat room

The Independent UK

Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants

Japanese company announces two new EVs and promises another three by 2026, as well as new Lexus models

The Guardian - UK

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The Toyota FT-Me Is a Tiny EV With a Solar Roof

In today's SUV-obsessed world, Toyota has found a cure for car obesity: the FT-Me. It makes the iQ look like a giant by comparison—heck, it's even smaller than Japan's kei cars. This oddly angular contraption is a pint-sized EV built for the urban jungle. At less than 2.5 meters (98.4…

GamesRadar

On the heels of Rise of the Ronin's PC launch, its director says there's a "significant" amount of Japanese Switch gamers: "I am closely watching how this will change with the release of Switch 2"

Fumihiko Yasuda also says the PC playerbase has "significantly increased in Japan"

Evening Standard

Konami could finally reveal Silent Hill f release date in new showcase event

After three years in the shadows, horror fans could finally get an update on Silent Hill f at a dedicated event hosted by its Japanese developer

The Independent UK

Zoo pays tribute to ‘beloved’ lion after she dies at equivalent of 100 years old

Oto was Japan’s oldest lion

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Barchart

Stock Index Futures Mixed After Yesterday’s Selloff, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.04%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.54% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Gain After Yesterday’s Selloff, U.S. JOLTs Report in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.41%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.53% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors await the latest reading on U.S. job openings.

The Independent UK

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down

Digital Camera World

Compact, vlogging-focused cameras dominate this list of best-selling bodies – and this cheap Nikon is quickly heading to the top

The Nikon Z50 II has made a huge leap up the list of best-selling cameras in Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending

Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand

GamesRadar

Death Stranding 2 packs on a third obvious Metal Gear Solid reference with cover art throwing back to MGS2's bizarre box art featuring Japanese pop superstar Gackt

Kojima's still passing down those memes

The Independent UK

The best flowering cherry trees for British gardens

Around 50 ornamental cherry varieties thrive in British gardens

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