4 Can’t Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan
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Business - Financial Times
KKR and Bain in all-out $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Private equity titans cause a stir in the country, with a rare battle over Japanese software company4 days ago - Japan -
Top stories - BBC News
Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes
Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?4 days ago - Japan -
Politics - The Hill
Amazon region environmental crime investigations often fail to 'follow the money': Report
Countries in the Amazon region are failing to “follow the money” in their investigations of environmental crimes, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition said in a ...4 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Behind the Mysterious Downfall of China's Missing Foreign Minister
A three-part podcast series digs into why Qin Gang vanished from view in June 2023.4 days ago - China -
Tech - VentureBeat
Embracing diversity: GamesBeat’s Diversity in Gaming Lunch is just around the corner
On Oct. 29, join GamesBeat's Diversity in Gaming Lunch where industry pros dig into the critical importance of diversity in the game industry.5 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Trump suggests he can’t lose fair election
Former President Donald Trump cast doubt on the election results if he loses and falsely questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial and ethnic identity during an interview with the "PBD Podcast."5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can’t stand it
Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced. Let me start by saying that I am not looking for ways to be more tired. I’m tired enough. ...5 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Here’s the deal: AI giants get to grab all your data unless you say they can’t. Fancy that? No, neither do I | Chris Stokel-Walker
Data is vital to AI systems, so firms want the right to take it and ministers may let them. We must wake up to the danger. Imagine someone drives up to a pub in a top-of-the-range sports car – a ...5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan
Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...5 days ago - Japan -
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World - The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan’s joyful clutter
The world has long been in thrall to the idea that Japan is a haven of controlled, ordered minimalism. But the reality is much different – and far messier – than you might expect. This essay first ...6 days ago - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Alienation effect: why film-makers can’t get enough of Franz Kafka
A string of auteur directors – from Orson Welles to Steven Soderbergh to Lorenza Mazzetti – have fallen for Kafka’s visionary brilliance, with always-intriguing results. There are director’s cuts, ...October 16 -
Entertainment - ABC News
Japan’s Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward
The Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said TuesdayOctober 15 - Japan -
Top stories - The New York Times
That Plastic Skeleton Can’t Be Your Plus 1, Police Tell Car Pool Lane Users
A California Highway Patrol officer in the San Jose area recently cited a driver who used a Halloween-themed ruse to drive in a high-occupancy-vehicle lane.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now
More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Misses Revenue Expectations
The French luxury empire said the decline in revenue during the quarter was mainly due to lower growth in Japan.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...October 15 - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...October 15 - World Cup -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Important Philadelphia Flyers Winger Misses Practice
This Philadelphia Flyers forward did not participate in the club's latest practice.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challengesOctober 15 - Japan -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 - Japan -
Business - MarketWatch
A stock-market upside breakout is just around the corner. Be patient.
Market indicators are calling for near-term caution but intermediate-term bullishness.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...October 14 - California -
Sports - ESPN
Pulisic, Pepi, McKennie to miss U.S.-Mexico game
Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie will miss the United States' friendly at Mexico on Tuesday in order to return to their clubs in Europe.October 14 - Mexico