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President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Japanese goods if the US trade deficit with Tokyo is not equalized, as he met Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington.

International Business Times

Parts of Japan blanketed by thick snow during strongest cold front for years

Hokkaido and the Japan Sea coast have been hardest hit, forcing domestic airlines to cancel flights between cities in the region and Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Tokyo Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Ring Targeting Tourists

Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district.

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Japan’s first bunk-bed bus allows tourists to skip the hotel

Operator expects demand to come from tourists bound for Tokyo to attend concerts

The Independent UK

Japan's Olympic Pool-sized Sinkhole Highlights Risk Of Old Pipes

A massive sinkhole near Tokyo that swallowed a truck and its driver a week ago, and has filled with sewage and debris, highlights the risk posed by Japan's ageing pipes.

International Business Times

Dethroned world champ's 'high-risk, high-reward' return

Jason Moloney's first fight since losing his world title in May will be back in Tokyo and full of jeopardy against a former kickboxing superstar.

AAP

Stocks Drop, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Tokyo, Seoul and Jakarta each shed more than two percent while Sydney, Bangkok and Wellington were each off more than one percent. Singapore and India also fell, while Hong Kong gave up early deep losses to end only marginally down. Shanghai remained closed for a holiday.

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OpenAI Announces New 'Deep Research' Tool For ChatGPT

US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field.

International Business Times

AP PHOTOS: Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried soybeans thrown at them in the hope of warding off evil spirits and inviting good luck.

The Independent UK

How the real murders behind the hit novel Butter exposed Japanese media misogyny

Japan, 2009. It is a morning in August and, in a parking lot in Saitama – a regional centre about 30kms north of Tokyo – a rental car is spotted with a man lying in the back seat. His name is Yoshiyuki Oide. But it turns out that he’s not…

The Conversation

Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre ramp

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan

The Wallabies will play Japan in October in their first meeting with former coach Eddie Jones, should he still be in charge of the Brave Blossoms by then.

AAP

Elderly Driver Trapped In Tokyo Sinkhole Sparks Infrastructure Concerns

A sinkhole incident near Tokyo traps a truck driver, highlighting infrastructure challenges in Japan and the importance of maintenance.

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Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here's what's going on.

A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as the rescue operation of the driver has dragged on for days

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Cult classic racing series returns 18 years after its once-final entry on Xbox 360 to 95% overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews

Tokyo Xtreme Racer is still impressing driving fans decades later

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I'm not even a car guy, but Y2K throwback Tokyo Xtreme Racer '25 looks incredible and has thousands of Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews after 4 days of early access

I am ready to be Xtreme.

Evening Standard

Naoya Inoue delivers vicious knockout of Ye Joon Kim to retain undisputed world titles

‘The Monster’ sets up huge 2025 with a typically devastating early stoppage of late replacement opponent in Tokyo

Evening Standard

How to watch Inoue vs Kim: TV channel and live stream for boxing today

Undisputed super-bantamweight champion is heavy favourite against new opponent in Tokyo

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International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Extend AI-fueled Rally

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.

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Travelling in Japan: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gemsxt

Explore Japan's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with our comprehensive travel guide. Stay connected throughout your journey with the best Japan eSIM options for seamless connectivity.

Latin Times

Markets Rise After Trump AI Pledge But China Tariff Fears Return

Software investment giant SoftBank soared more than 10 percent -- leading Tokyo-listed chipmakers higher -- after the American president said it was included in a new $500-billion venture to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence in the United States.

Evening Standard

Inoue vs Kim: Fight time, ring walks, undercard, prediction and latest odds today

‘The Monster’ defends his undisputed super-bantamweight titles against late replacement opponent in Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Panti Bliss: ‘The gays will never forgive me for that’

Irish drag performer and LGBTQ+ activist Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss on Beyoncé, why Australia is so annoying about coffee, and pestering Madonna for a lift

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Traveling in Japan: Discover Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems with Japan eSIM

Explore Japan's iconic landmarks and hidden gems with our comprehensive travel guide. Stay connected throughout your journey with the bes

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AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year

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