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Japanese city passes order to limit daily screen time to 2 hours a day outside of work

The measure is recommendatory rather than punitive and takes effect on 1 October

The Independent UK

Photos show historic Japanese shrine that is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years

Ise Jingu is Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, which every 20 years is completely knocked down and rebuilt in an expensive, time-consuming process that has endured for the last 1,300 years.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on Japan's most sacred shrine, rebuilt every 20 years for a millennium

Every two decades for the last 1,300 years, Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine of Ise Jingu has been knocked down and rebuilt from scratch

The Independent UK

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Why Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years

Ise Jingu, Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, is rebuilt every generation

The Independent UK

Duchess Sophie just clashed patterns like a pro in Japan - but kept it classic in navy

The Duchess of Edinburgh is loving wearing blue this autumn and her shirt dress showed how well it works with different prints

Woman & Home

Seb Coe reveals Olympic calendar will need ‘re-engineering’ due to climate change

This year’s World Athletics Championships were contested in Japan during its hottest summer since records began

The Independent UK

Japanese city implements two-hour daily recreational smartphone usage limit — ordinance comes into effect from October 1, no enforcement or penalties proposed

A draft ordinance, proposing a limit of two hours of recreational smartphone use, passed a vote in Toyoaki City, Japan.

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Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle: The anime film that’s smashing box office records

It has become not only the highest-grossing anime film ever worldwide, but also the biggest Japanese film of all time

The Independent UK

Japan PM Candidate Vows 'Nordic' Gender Balance

The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.

International Business Times

Nvidia-Backed Wayve Strengthens UK-Japan Tech Ties As Nissan Tests Next-Gen Driver Assistance System Ahead Of 2027 Rollout

On Monday, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (OTC:NSANY) (OTC:NSANF) said it has begun testing a new driver-assistance system powered by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)-backed U.K. startup Wayve, showcasing AI-driven technology that could reach Japanese roads by 2027.

Benzinga

'Silent Hill f' Is a Heady, Grisly, and Surprisingly Timely Horror Masterpiece

'Silent Hill f' isn't just a gruesomely glorious return for the legendary franchise, it might genuinely be one the best survival horror games ever made.

Inverse

UK startup Wayve begins testing self-driving tech in Nissan cars on Tokyo’s streets

London-based AI pioneer in talks to receive $500m investment from Nvidia as it funds its expansion in the US, Germany and Japan

The Guardian - UK

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh find lucky pine needles in sacred part of Japan

Edward and Sophie showed schoolchildren their lucky finds.

Evening Standard

SoftBank beams 5G to phones from the sky in successful stratospheric test flight

SoftBank successfully delivered end-to-end 5G connectivity to standard smartphones using an airborne base station, in a live field trial conducted in June, above Hachijō Island, Japan.

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International Business Times

Floating Wind Power Sets Sail In Japan's Energy Shift

Close to a small fishing port in southwestern Japan, the slim white turbines of the country's first commercial-scale floating wind farm glimmer offshore, months before a key project in Tokyo's green-energy strategy begins.

The Guardian - UK

Mackenzie Little goes from life saver to javelin bronze at world championships

Mackenzie Little collected a bronze medal in Japan’s national stadium after a 63.58m throw as men’s and women’s 4x100m relay teams fall flat

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Azerbaijan GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Evening Standard

Duchess of Edinburgh interacts with robot dog during Japan visit

Sophie tried out an AI suitcase and watched a child pat a robotic dog.

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Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.31%. Higher T-note yields on Friday supported the dollar. The dollar also found support Friday on weakness in the British pound, which fell to a 2-week low after the UK’s Aug government borrowing exceeded estimates. The dollar fell back from its...

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Mena Sato Kato’s promotion marks new era for Xbox in Asia after transforming Japan’s market

Mena Sato Kato has been instrumental in boosting Japanese game devs support of the Xbox ecosystem, and now she's charting a new course across the entire continent.

Benzinga

SoftBank, OpenAI Joint Venture In Japan Slips Behind Schedule, Target Date Pushed Back

SoftBank Group Corp – ADR’s (OTC:SFTBY) plan to form a joint venture with OpenAI to deliver artificial intelligence services to corporate customers in Japan has fallen significantly behind schedule. The companies aimed initially to launch the venture this summer, but preparations have taken longer than expected. An update is likely…

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Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting gains in the dollar. The dollar is also climbing today on weakness in the British pound, which fell to a 2-week low after the UK's Aug government borrowing exceeded estimates. The dollar fell back...

The Independent UK

Amy Hunt wins 200m silver at World Championships in Tokyo

The United States’ Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, already the 100m champion in Japan, won another gold while Dina Asher-Smith finished fifth.

RideApart

This Japanese Auction House Is Next-Level Motorcycle Heaven, You Have to See It

Take a peek inside Japan's BDS Auctions, where approximately 4,000 motorcycles per week regularly exchange hands among sellers, shops, buyers, and more.

The Independent UK

Japan considering participation of North Korean athletes in 2026 Asian Games

North Korean athletes could participate in Asian Games next year alongside 45 member countries

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