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Japan display makers pay dearly for failing to see iPhone's LCD exit: TOKYO/OSAKA -- Japanese display makers, once the biggest suppliers of iPhone screens ...
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Japan’s M&A wave is just getting started: podcast: The country’s corporate giants, nudged by reform, are exploring big deals. Carmakers Honda and Nissan ...
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Nissan and Honda set to update on relationship after merger talks stall: Nissan and Honda are expected to lay out a new stage in their uncertain relationship on ...
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Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Halt Merger Discussions
- Nissan and Honda have ended talks on a merger that would have formed the world's third-largest automaker.
- The companies will focus on a strategic partnership to collaborate in the era of electric vehicles.
- Negotiations stalled after Honda proposed a change in the merger structure, leading to the decision to cease discussions.
- Nissan is facing financial challenges and must adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive industry shifting towards electric vehicles.
Apple Maps Might Start Showing Ads: Apple is "exploring" the idea of showing search ads in the Apple Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/16/apple-maps-might-start-showing-ads/

iPhone SE 4 might come with a ridiculous amount of base storage: Someone tell Apple it's 2025. Apple is announcing the oft-rumored iPhone SE 4 on February ...
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Japanese city Kyoto considers dual pricing on public transport to tackle overtourism
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/15/kyoto-japan-dual-pricing-public-transport-overtourism/

Why Do People Hate Tokyo?: When so many people want to live in one place, there are bound to be some drawbacks. So, why do people hate Tokyo? Here are a few ...
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Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter: Growth buoyed by stronger corporate spending despite onset of interest rate rises
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This vibrating app makes you feel better just by putting your iPhone on your heart
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Biontech and the alleged "turbo cancer" after corona vaccination: Horror stories spread by doctors about aggressive tumors that are said to have been caused by ...
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Nagoya woman diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at 26 sends hopeful message - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250215/p2g/00m/0na/038000c

Japan’s Peach airline warned after pilot on S’pore-Kansai flight breached pre-shift alcohol ban
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japans-peach-airline-warned-after-pilot-on-spore-kansai-flight-breached-pre-shift-alcohol-ban

Alibaba Wins Prized Role Powering AI on Apple’s iPhone in China: Apple Inc.’s iPhones will use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s AI technology, the Chinese firm’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/apple-s-iphone-will-use-alibaba-ai-in-china-joe-tsai-says


Why Trump and Ishiba aren’t ‘bromance’ material: TOKYO — Call it the economic bigotry of low expectations. Japanese and international media outlets are tripping ...
asiatimes.com/2025/02/why-trump-and-ishiba-arent-bromance-material/

Apple Restores TikTok to App Store. Why It Could Help the iPhone Maker.: The reassurance that Apple won’t face legal risks over making the TikTok app available ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores
- Apple and Google have made TikTok available again in their U.S. app stores.
- The app had been unavailable since January 18 due to a national security law.
- This law, signed by President Biden in April, required ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a ban.
- The app's future remains uncertain as past presidents have fluctuated in their stances on its availability in the U.S.
Japan widens family registry's nationality entry, paving way to list Taiwan: TOKYO -- Japan's Justice Ministry is expanding the scope of the nationality ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-widens-family-registry-s-nationality-entry-paving-way-to-list-Taiwan

Japan's GDP beats forecasts as consumption, business spending perk up: Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter, on improved business ...
reuters.com/world/japan/japans-economy-grows-faster-than-expected-q4-strong-capex-2025-02-17/

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticises US-Japan-South Korea cooperation, vows countermeasures
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Japan GDP grows annualized 2.8% in October-December: TOKYO -- Japan's economy grew an annualized 2.8% in the October-December period from the previous three ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-GDP-grows-annualized-2.8-in-October-December

Centrefolded: Japan’s ‘porn disposal’ boxes phased out amid rise of the internet: The boxes served to protect the eyes of children from adult material littering ...
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Nippon Steel considering 'bold' revision to US Steel buyout, government spokesperson says
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Tourism boom sends prices soaring at Japan's famed Niseko ski resort - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250216/p2g/00m/0li/035000c

2-week search ends for trapped driver inside sinkhole near Tokyo - The Mainichi: SAITAMA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Firefighters said they ended Sunday their search ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250210/p2g/00m/0na/026000c

Why did US indiscriminately attack civilian targets in Kyushu in WWII's final stage? - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250213/p2a/00m/0na/023000c

Legal hurdles keep high-profile rape victim's film off Japan screens - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250212/p2g/00m/0et/039000c

Watch the Apple Music Halftime Show With Kendrick Lamar — Full Video: If you missed the Apple Music Halftime Show during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans tonight ...
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Asia-Pacific markets set open mixed as investors await Japan GDP growth data: Japan and Thailand are slated to release fourth-quarter GDP data later in the day.
cnbc.com/2025/02/17/asia-markets-live-updates-japan-gdp-rba-decision.html

(URGENT) Ishiba says U.S., Japan will work together toward 'complete denuclearization of N. Korea'
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Quick Glance: Ishiba and Trump: Focus on Strategic Partnership
- Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with President Donald Trump in Washington to enhance bilateral relations.
- The discussions covered security and economic cooperation, particularly regarding North Korea and China.
- Ishiba emphasized Japan's significant investments in the US economy and explored potential LNG purchases as part of energy collaboration.
- Experts anticipate Ishiba will need to address defense spending to meet the expectations of the Trump administration.
Apple Could Generate A Whopping $11 Billion In Revenue From The iPhone SE 4 Launch, Analyst Believes Thi…
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iPhone 17 Air Could Look Like This in Real Life: There have been several alleged leaked details of the iPhone 17 Air, Apple's rumored new slim iPhone ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/14/iphone-17-air-could-look-like-this-in-real-life/

Quick Glance: iPhone 17 Pro Revealed: New Camera Bar Design
- The iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new rectangular camera bar with rounded corners, housing three rear cameras arranged in a triangular layout.
- Camera lenses are positioned on the left side, while an LED flash, rear microphone, and LiDAR Scanner are vertically aligned on the right side.
- The design includes a two-tone finish, with the camera bar appearing darker than the rest of the rear shell.
- It remains unclear whether this design change offers any functional benefits or is purely for aesthetics.
Japan gets its first foreign tour bus driver under specified skilled worker program
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japan-gets-its-first-foreign-tour-bus-driver-under-specified-skilled-worker-program

Japan, U.S. and France conduct first carrier drill off Philippines: TOKYO -- Aircraft carriers from Japan, the U.S. and France are conducting joint drills for ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-U.S.-and-France-conduct-first-carrier-drill-off-Philippines

Thousands of convenience stores in Japan to end sale of print magazines this spring
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/thousands-of-convenience-stores-in-japan-to-end-sale-of-print-magazines-this-spring-1

2 doctors at Japan hospital arrested for allegedly covering up patient killing roommate - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250214/p2a/00m/0na/017000c

Expert: Japan should pursue own path in Trump world: NHK World's Kikuyama Kengo spoke with Mike Mochizuki, an expert in US-Japan relations at George ...
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Curry Lovers in Japan Get to Choose from a Wider Variety of Countries
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10+ Announcements Apple Could Have Rolled Into a February Event: Apple appears to have enough upcoming product announcements to justify a full event this month ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/15/things-apple-could-have-rolled-into-an-event/

Facing deportation despite Japan upbringing, kids falling through immigration system gaps - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250215/p2a/00m/0na/011000c

Missing truck cabin located in sewer pipe near Saitama sinkhole - The Mainichi: SAITAMA (Kyodo) -- The missing cabin of a truck swallowed by a huge sinkhole that ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250212/p2g/00m/0na/003000c

New Apple Products Launching This Week, Here's What's Coming: Apple has yet to release any new devices in 2025, but at least two new products are expected to be ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/10/new-apple-products-this-week/

Japan's Toyo Tire posts record profit on strong U.S. sales, weak yen: KOBE, Japan -- Toyo Tire reported a record-high net profit of 74.8 billion yen ($491 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Japan-s-Toyo-Tire-posts-record-profit-on-strong-U.S.-sales-weak-yen

Only 9% of Japanese people have used generative AI: survey: While 61 percent of Japanese people are aware of generative artificial intelligence ...
japantoday.com/category/tech/only-9-of-japanese-people-have-used-generative-ai-survey

Over 80% in U.S. unaware of Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Prize: poll: The proportion of respondents who said that they knew of Nihon Hidankyo's award and the reason ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/16/japan/us-hidankyo-unawareness/

Assets of Japan’s wealthiest jump to a record $3 trillion: Between 2011 and 2023, the wealth of Japan’s rich more than doubled and super rich tripled.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/14/assets-of-japans-wealthiest/

Here's how big the two displays on the foldable iPhone could be: Relatively small, actually
techradar.com/phones/iphone/heres-how-big-the-two-displays-on-the-foldable-iphone-could-be

Apple Plans To Bring A Smaller Dynamic Island Exclusively To The iPhone 17 Pro Max And The Next iPad Pro…
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China removes buoy near Japan-controlled Senkakus as relations improve: BEIJING -- China has removed a buoy it placed near the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/China-removes-buoy-near-Japan-controlled-Senkakus-as-relations-improve

Apple (AAPL) Vision Pro: visionOS 2.4 adds Apple Intelligence, Spatial Content: Apple Inc. is planning to add Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-15/apple-vision-pro-visionos-2-4-adds-apple-intelligence-spatial-content


Earthquake preparedness in Japan: Lots of cookies for emergencies: In Japan, fears of a mega-earthquake are growing: in Tokyo, schoolchildren are already being ...
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Japan's hypersonic arsenal getting up to speed - Asia Times: Japan is ramping up its hypersonic weapons program amid mounting threats from China and North Korea ...
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Rohingya woman helping community members to adapt to life in Japan: A Rohingya immigrant in Tokyo is helping other women from her minority group who have fled ...
japantoday.com/category/national/rohingya-woman-helping-community-members-to-adapt-to-life-in-japan

Japan’s Mountain Trails Are Seeing More Hikers, but Trail Menders Are Ageing
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/original/perspectives/20250217-238837/

At least 176 harassment cases reported at Japan fire stations in FY2023: At least 176 cases of physical assault, sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct ...
japantoday.com/category/national/at-least-176-harassment-cases-found-at-japan-fire-stations-in-fy-2023

What is the cheating culture in Japan really like?: For people in many cultures, cheating on a partner signifies the ultimate betrayal. However ...
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Japanese foreign minister asks Rubio for exemption from Trump tariffs: Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Saturday he asked his U.S ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/japanese-foreign-minister-asks-rubio-for-exemption-from-trump-tariffs

Apple Discontinuing This 18-Year-Old iPhone Feature: The end of an 18-year era is on the horizon for the iPhone. Apple reportedly plans to announce a new ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/08/apple-discontinuing-18-year-old-iphone-feature/

Japan PM gives Trump golden samurai helmet as gift - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba presented U.S ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250209/p2g/00m/0na/008000c

Japan government to release 210,000 tons of rice amid record-high prices: Japan's agriculture ministry announced that it will release 210,000 tons of rice from ...
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Quick Glance: Japan to Release 210,000 Tons of Rice Reserves
- The Japanese government will release up to 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice to ensure smooth distribution amid rising prices.
- The rice will be auctioned to wholesalers in mid-March and is expected to be available in stores by late March to early April.
- Agriculture Minister Taku Eto described the price increases as unusual, expressing hope that this move will stabilize the market.
- The rice release primarily comes from last year's harvest, while major distributors have reported a decrease in secured amounts by 210,000 tons.
Impact of Trump tariff hike on Japan: Nations around the world have reacted sharply to US President Donald Trump imposing 25 percent tariffs on foreign steel and ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3814/

Japan's private rice imports hit record high: Japan's private rice imports have already reached a record-high 468 tons in the current fiscal year through March ... Show more
China warship activity near Japan's southwest islands triples in 3 years: TOKYO -- Chinese military vessels sailed through waters around Japan's ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/China-warship-activity-near-Japan-s-southwest-islands-triples-in-3-years

American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
japantoday.com/category/crime/american-tourist-arrested-in-japan-on-charges-of-pushing-sexual-services-worker-down-stairs

ドミノ・ピザ 日本の172店舗を閉鎖へ 収益改善のため: 大手ピザチェーン、ドミノ・ピザを運営するオーストラリアの企業は、収益を改善するために、日本にある172店舗を閉鎖すると発…
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Stones unturned: Japan city to ask visitors to stop taking jade rocks from rivers - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250206/p2a/00m/0na/025000c

Man arrested for scouting Japanese woman to be prostitute in U.S.: A 40-year-old Korean man in Tokyo has been arrested for scouting a Japanese woman in her 20s ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-for-scouting-japanese-woman-to-be-prostitute-in-u.s.

Why so many marriages in Japan are sexless – and what you can do about it: The Japan Family Planning Association reported in 2024 that roughly half of all ...
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/why-so-many-marriages-in-japan-are-sexless-%E28093-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

Record number of online casino users detected by Japan police in 2024: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A record-high 279 people were accused by Japanese police of using online ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/Crime/Record-number-of-online-casino-users-detected-by-Japan-police-in-2024

Nagasaki Airport bus runs 1.5 km with passenger locked in luggage compartment - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250214/p2a/00m/0na/002000c

Woman arrested after packaged bun squashed at Fukuoka convenience store - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250211/p2a/00m/0na/002000c

Japanese Novelist Asako Yuzuki Says She Wrote Her Novel ‘Butter’ in Reaction to Male-Centered Media; Finds Warm Embrace for Her Novel in U.K.
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/books-literature/20250215-238786/

Pro Display XDR 2 and Larger iMac: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say: In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman briefly touched on the future ...
macrumors.com/2025/02/16/pro-display-xdr-2-and-larger-imac-rumors/

Ishiba Goes Against His Instincts to Laud Trump, Hoping It Will Reap Benefits for Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20250210-237840/

Japan PM keen for deal to keep U.S. Steel as 'American company': TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday he is hopeful of a deal that would ...
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Japan-PM-keen-for-deal-to-keep-U.S.-Steel-as-American-company

VOX POPULI: Trump’s grandstanding evokes Nazi-style propaganda | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Tourist arrested in Japan for striking convenience store clerk over 3-yen bag altercation
japantoday.com/category/crime/foreign-tourist-arrested-in-japan-for-striking-convenience-store-clerk-over-3-yen-bag-altercation

Taiwan's Barbie Hsu, hugely popular in East Asia, dies of flu in Japan: Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who rose to fame across East Asia as the romantic lead ...
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Quick Glance: Barbie Hsu: A Star's Untimely Departure
- Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, renowned for her role in Meteor Garden, has passed away at 48 due to pneumonia.
- Hsu became a prominent figure across Asia after Meteor Garden was dubbed into multiple languages.
- Her sister confirmed that Hsu fell ill while vacationing in Japan, where influenza triggered her condition.
- Hsu is survived by her husband DJ Koo and two children from a prior marriage, as fans globally pay tribute to her legacy.
Japan real estate manager, mother arrested for allegedly aiding 8 Thais' illegal stay - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250213/p2a/00m/0na/003000c

‘Outsider’: Dark side to new Aussie trend: It’s official: The Aussie dream is dead.
news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/australians-snapping-up-cheap-houses-in-japan-to-escape-housing-crunch/news-story/caba41b7e69c92f7056a5d42ca275724

8 killed, 54 injured in accidents during snow removal work in Japan since Feb. 4 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250212/p2a/00m/0na/003000c

US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to seek North Korea's denuclearisation: This comes after the three countries’ top diplomats met on the sidelines of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-south-korea-japan-north-korea-denuclearisation-4941366

Japan’s looming crisis: 2035 tipping point for population decline amid ageing society
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3298707/japans-looming-crisis-2035-tipping-point-population-decline-amid-ageing-society


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