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Hundreds rescued after fire breaks out in Tokyo school

Around 300 students and teachers are safe and well after being evacuated from a Tokyo school which had become engulfed in fire.

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Nearly 300 students and teachers evacuated after fire engulfs Tokyo elementary school

Teacher breaks hip and two children suffer limb injuries while escaping blaze on fourth floor

The Independent UK

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.

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Polished to perfection, this patriotic bike flew the flag at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

National champion Karl Barton and his bikes were dominant on UK tracks throughout the 1960s

Cycling Weekly

Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

Bangkok Post

Overwatch season 3 patch notes – Shion, Tokyo map, Ultra skins, and more

Light up the night.

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5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo

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METI-Supported Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship Opens Applications for 2026 Program

TOKYO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now open for the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), a program sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), with Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., serving as the Program Secretariat. The program aims to connect talented students and…

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Sorry, Adidas Sambas—Sofia Richie Grainge’s Tokyo Sneakers Prove the It Shoe Has Evolved

She's a sucker for the designer collaborations.

Marie Claire

'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral video

A viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for traffic when the lights change. This display of civic responsibility has garnered global admiration, with many contrasting it with less orderly celebrations elsewhere. The clip highlights Japan's reputation…

The Economic Times

'Forza Horizon 6' Guide: Where to Find Tokyo City Treasure Hunt

Some players are still lost in finding the treasure hunt in "Forza Horizon 6." Fret not anymore, as this guide will help you search this Tokyo-based event.

Player One

British pole vaulter Molly Caudery ends 2026 season after emergency spinal surgery

The surgery has brought an abrupt end to the 26-year-old’s season after an excellent start to the year

The Independent UK

CLSA set to vanish as brand after 40 years in Asian brokerage: Report

Hong Kong-based CLSA will be rebranded under Citic Securities from 2027, ending a brokerage brand known for its distinctive culture and strong presence across Asian financial markets. The move reflects Citic's effort to integrate CLSA more closely into its institutional framework.

The Economic Times

Japan's love-hate relationship with bears

This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming…

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Farewell to David Hockney and Marilyn Monroe at 100

His career spanned London's swinging '60s, the counter-culture of 1970s Los Angeles and the bucolic calm of springtime in Normandy. David Hockney was a master painter of portraits and landscapes, injecting riotous colour into canvases that hang in collections from New York to Tokyo. We take a look back at…

The Independent UK

Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area

Revised plan aims to halve loss of life and property by installing seismic circuit-breakers in all homes by 2035

The Economic Times

Warburg Pincus to acquire Japan's J.S.B. in over $1 billion deal, source says

US private equity firm Warburg Pincus is preparing to buy Japanese student housing provider J.S.B. The deal is valued at over one billion dollars. Warburg Pincus has already secured agreements with J.S.B.'s major shareholders. This move marks Warburg Pincus' first take-private deal in Japan since establishing its Tokyo office. The…

The Independent UK

I found the peaceful heart of Japan less than two hours away from Tokyo

In search of a restorative break, Sophie Dickinson swerved the country’s capital and explored the traditional ryokans in the foothills of Mount Fuji

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Jacob Elordi Branded 'Arrogant' by Fans in Japan Amid Kendall Jenner Romance News

Jacob Elordi's viral Japan clip has split fans over personal space, while renewed attention to his reported romance with Kendall Jenner has only added to the noise.

Destructoid

How to complete the Tokyo City Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6

A treasure hunt indeed!

The Independent UK

Inside Sony’s 10-year quest to build the perfect headphones

Sony's 1000X headphones cemented the company as a leader in noise-cancelling technology. But as active noise cancellation becomes commonplace, Alex Lee travelled to Tokyo to discover why Sony is heading in a new direction with the 1000X the collexion

The Economic Times

Delhi-NCR plans Tokyo-like growth: 8 new towns proposed, nearby city travel to reduce to just 30 minutes

Delhi Master Plan 2041 Latest News: Delhi-NCR is planning for significant growth with up to eight new townships and a 30-minute commute goal between major cities. This Regional Plan 2041 aims to spread development beyond Delhi, inspired by smart city models and incorporating existing state projects. The ambitious plan requires…

The Economic Times

Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch video

A taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic North Indian and Bihari cuisine. Viral social media buzz highlights its popular samosa chaat, pani puri, and vegetarian thali, offering a comforting culinary journey for Indians…

Euronews

From Japan With Love: London exhibition explores how NIGO reshaped fashion, music and hype culture

The exhibition, NIGO: From Japan With Love, brings together over 700 objects from his personal archive, charting his evolution from teenage Americana obsessive to global designer and artistic director of Kenzo.

The Times of India

Japan's remote Pacific island could be home to one of the world's biggest rare earth jackpots

For decades, the global supply of rare earth elements has been shaped by a simple reality: most countries depend heavily on China for the materials that power electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics, and defence systems. Japan learned the risks of that dependence firsthand during supply disruptions in 2010. Now,…

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