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Fires used to terrify city residents. New research suggests climate change could see this fear return

For centuries, fire was one of the major fears for city-dwellers. Dense cities built largely of wood could – and did – burn. In 1666, a fire in a bakery went on to destroy two-thirds of the city of London, leaving 85% of residents homeless. In 1871, fire burned out huge areas…

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is the first game in the series with "a fully customizable sandbox" as your base, which is where Yasuke and Naoe hang out and pet baby animals

Ubisoft's feudal Japan is reaching extreme levels of cozy

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The internet craves this $19 strawberry

The Elly Amai strawberry is grown exclusively in Japan from December to June

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See Earth shine like a Blue Marble in this stunning photo by Japan's private Resilience moon lander

The Japanese company ispace is targeting June 5 for the touchdown of its Resilience moon lander, which launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Jan. 15.

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Big Texas Wants to Protect Tiny Trucks

Regulations surrounding the import and registration of Japanese mini trucks 25 years or older are complicated. Each state sets its own rules regarding vehicle titling and registration, and that's caused headaches for mini truck owners who legally imported their vehicles under federal law. Activists nationwide have been petitioning their state…

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Koichiro Ito convicted of paying underage girls for sex and explicit photos

The Independent UK

“George gets up and says, ‘Andy was not the first choice. There were seven guitarists and he was the seventh choice’”: Before Andy Fairweather Low joined George Harrison’s band, the Beatle was eyeing up Gary Moore and Alvin Lee

The prolific session player joined Harrison for his 1991 tour of Japan, but it turns out he was rather low on the pecking order when the Beatles legend came to assembling his band

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Japan’s 18-year-old prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties ‘seriously’ at first press conference

Prince Hisahito is the only heir of his generation in the Japanese Imperial family

The Independent UK

Largest wildfire in decades rages in Japan as authorities warn it could spread

Blaze in Ofunato has spread through 2,100 hectares of land, damaged dozens of homes and forced more than 1,000 to flee

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Japan Battles Forest Fire, Evacuates Residents In Ofunato City

Forest fire in Ofunato, Japan causes significant damage, leading to evacuations. Authorities work to contain blaze amidst dry conditions.

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"Thank you, Monster Hunter": Japanese restaurant's sales jump after Monster Hunter Wilds gives millions of players a hankering for stretchy cheese

A Nepalese restaurant in Japan has seen a curious spike in cheese demand

GamesRadar

Dollar Tumbles on Euro Strength and Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.87%. Monday’s strength in EUR/USD undercut the dollar as stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic news boosted European government bond yields. The dollar extended its losses on weaker-than-expected US ISM and construction spending reports. The dollar recovered from its worst levels after a slide...

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Nissan Closes GT-R Order Books, Ending 18 Years of Sales

It’s all coming to an end for the Nissan GT-R. A notice posted to the automaker’s consumer website in Japan says the company has closed the order books for the iconic supercar. The GT-R has been disappearing from various markets since 2021, and production for the North American model ended…

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Dollar Falls on Euro Strength and Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.95%. Today's strength in EUR/USD is undercutting the dollar as stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic news boosted European government bond yields. The dollar extended its losses on weaker-than-expected US ISM and construction spending reports. The US Feb ISM manufacturing index fell -0.6 to...

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Harry Styles completes Tokyo Marathon

Former One Direction star Harry Styles was among the runners taking part in the Tokyo Marathon in Japan on Sunday (02.03.25) and he finished with an impressive time.

The Independent UK

Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city

The Independent UK

Japan's prince, the second in line to the throne, holds a debut news conference

Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, has held a debut news conference since he turned 18 last September

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Japan won't join UN meeting on nuclear weapons ban, citing support for US deterrence

Japan will not attend a U_N_ conference on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, a top government official in Tokyo said Monday, noting U_S_ nuclear deterrence is crucial to the country’s security and that its participation would send the “wrong message.”

The Independent UK

Black Box Diaries: Oscar-nominated Japanese documentary that may never air in its own country

Shiori Ito’s film about her own alleged sexual assault has been screened at over 50 film festivals and won multiple awards

The National (Scotland)

Kyogo admits he was 'depressed and frustrated' at Celtic over Japan snub

The Independent UK

Japan wildfire mapped: One dead and thousands evacuated as country battles largest fire in decades

Over 3,500 residents from over 1,300 households have been evacuated

TechRadar

The 6 most exciting cameras and lenses from CP+ 2025: from Sigma’s radical full-frame camera to Sony’s mega zoom lens

We pick out the true highlights of the CP+ 2025 photography show in Japan, including the Canon PowerShot V1 and Sigma BF.

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I Just Discovered the Japanese 'Way of Fragrance', and It Might Be the Purest Way to Make Your Home Smell Amazing

If you want take your ambiance to the next level, here's everything you need to know about the elegant art of Japanese home scenting

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Best trees for a Japanese garden – plant these 7 species for beauty, balance and harmony, say expert landscapers

These trees will bring serenity and tranquility to your yard

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