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Hidden 2011 Japan Earthquake Wave Threatens to Wake Up Sleeping Fault Lines and Spark Unexpected Disasters

New analysis of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake indicates lingering seismic stress may be reactivating dormant fault lines and increasing earthquake risk.

International Business Times UK

Japanese women photographers have always been there – and this exhibition sheds much-needed light on their work

A new exhibition highlights Japanese women's photography from the 1950s to the present, covering themes from identity and nature to motherhood and everyday life

Digital Camera World

Netherlands vs Sweden lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Frenkie de Jong passed fit as Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres start together again

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The HPV vaccine works – but only if we keep trusting it

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is already saving lives in the UK – and the scale of that success is striking.

The Conversation

This Tokyo hotel has rooms with some of the best views of the city

HOTELS: Checking in at Prince Park Tower in Tokyo, Marc Mayo is mesmerised by the sweeping cityscapes framed across 33 floors

The Independent UK

India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber items

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This action follows a complaint alleging that cheap imports are harming the domestic industry. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies will determine if dumping has occurred and caused injury. If confirmed, duties may be recommended to ensure…

The Economic Times

“Ancient Macedonian Gold”: 71 Authentic Historical Finds That Might Feel Like Time Travel

If you’ve ever wanted to see what the inside of the Basilica Di San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy, looks like, check out this compilation of photographs Bored Panda found on the dedicated page on X titled “Art Encyclopedia.” You’ll find pics of rare historical artifacts, rarely seen photographs, and even…

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How Japan’s devastating 2011 earthquake ‘moved the country further east’

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The Independent UK

'I Cannot Speak English But I'm Excited!': Meet Hirochika Nakakuki, the Viral Japanese World Cup Fan Winning Hearts Worldwide

Japanese fan Hirochika Nakakuki became an internet sensation after his enthusiastic interview at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing football's unifying spirit beyond language barriers.

International Business Times UK

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei posts sharpest weekly gain in nearly two years on AI shares rally

Japan's Nikkei index celebrated its most significant weekly surge in nearly two years, hitting unprecedented levels day after day. The excitement surrounding AI-driven stocks ignited this remarkable ascent, although Friday saw a slight retreat as apprehensions regarding challenging negotiations over the Iran conflict surfaced.

The Economic Times

Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubt

The US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace agreement looms large as Japan's currency hovers at a low not seen in years. With the Bank of Japan increasing interest rates, concerns over government spending…

The Economic Times

China rejects Indian chillis, Japan our mangoes. Who is checking what we eat?

Last week, China’s customs authorities rejected Indian chilli shipments carrying what they described as excessive levels of methamidophos – a pesticide associated with nervous system disorders.

Newslaundry

Powerful 2011 Japan earthquake may have moved whole country further east

Findings point to previously unknown earthquake hazard

The Independent UK

The Coolest New Hotel Openings of 2026 — 10 of the Most Exquisite Boutique Addresses to Know for a Design-Forward Summer Vacation

You're still in time: these are the stays every interior obsessive will regret not booking this year

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“Band dynamics are always good when times are hard. When you achieve things the landscape shifts. There was an issue we couldn’t get past”: Richard Barbieri on why art rockers Japan split, and why their reunion imploded

The Porcupine Tree keyboardist explains the ambition behind his earlier band’s acclaimed fifth album Tin Drum, and what he really thinks of their later reconnection as Rain Tree Crow

Bangkok Post

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

The Economic Times

US Stock Market: Foreign investors add $103 billion to US long-term securities in April

Foreign investors showed strong interest in U.S. assets in April. They purchased $103 billion in long-term securities. Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities saw an increase of $4 billion. Japan and the United Kingdom boosted their Treasury investments. China's holdings saw a slight decrease. Overall foreign demand for U.S. government debt…

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Global stocks dip after US-Iran peace talks delay

World shares have fallen into negative territory and oil has erased its earlier losses after the US and Iran called off planned negotiations in Switzerland.

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The Economic Times

Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout

The yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by government spending plans. Analysts predict further intervention to defend key levels, while inflation is expected to rise despite current fuel subsidies. Other currencies saw little movement.

AAP

Weakened Japanese yen on the brink of 40-year low

The ‌yen ⁠changed hands at 161.25 per dollar in early trading in Tokyo after hitting 161.81 overnight, its weakest since July 2024.

The Economic Times

Japan is launching a world-first Hydrogen power engine, and it could change energy forever

Japan's latest energy breakthrough could make the path to cleaner power much easier than many expected. Instead of replacing existing systems, this new hydrogen engine works with current infrastructure while reducing carbon emissions. The innovation shows how practical hydrogen technology is moving from concept to reality. It marks an important…

Digital Camera World

A new zoom camera is joining the ranks of highly coveted compact cameras, as Japan suspends orders after “far more preorders than anticipated"

Panasonic has announced that it can’t keep up with demand for the new Lumix L10, subsequently suspending orders

Digital Camera World

Compact cameras are “not merely a passing trend.” The trendiest, hard-to-find cameras in Japan are all compact cameras – except for one

Marketplace app Minna Camera tallied seven months of data and found that the top ten trending options are almost all compact cameras

The Independent UK

Man dressed up as black bear ‘attacks’ Japanese school in bizarre safety drill

Drill comes amid a spree of bear attacks in the country, with Utsunomiya City closing nearly 100 schools due to bear sightings earlier this month

PC Gamer

Final Fantasy 14 will give players in Japan a dog for paying their taxes

Trade offer: I receive financed infrastructure. You receive: A dog.

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