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TAIYO YUDEN Achieves 220 μF in 3225-Size Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for Automotive Applications

TOKYO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD., has commercialized the "MAASA32MAD7227MP1D71" (3.2 × 2.5 × 2.8 mm, maximum height), a multilayer ceramic capacitor (hereinafter "MLCC"), which complies with "AEC-Q200" certification reliability test standard for passive automotive components. This MLCC more than doubles capacitance when compared to TAIYO…

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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row

Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks

The Independent UK

Malaysia's Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA

KUALA ⁠LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million ‌tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum under a 20-year deal, the leaders of the two countries said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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100-kg bear caught after 4 days of sightings in city north of Tokyo

A roughly 100-kilogramme bear was cornered and tranquilized on Tuesday following four days of repeated sightings in a city north of Tokyo, local authorities said.

Bangkok Post

Matthew Hudson-Smith opens up about personal battles since taking Olympic silver

The 400m specialist was adamant there were “no excuses” after his semi-final exit at last year’s world championships in Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Peru's Election Could Be Decided Abroad: How Millions of Immigrant Voters in the U.S. and Other Countries May Choose the Next President

Peru's next president may be chosen not only in Lima, Cusco or the Andean highlands, but also in New Jersey, Madrid, Santiago, Buenos Aires and Tokyo. With Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez locked in a razor-thin runoff, the vote from abroad has become one of the most watched pieces of…

Latin Times

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

The Independent UK

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Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival

Hard times – and British-style pubs – are squeezing restaurant-bars that once thrived in cities everywhere. Can they innovate to keep pace with change?

The Guardian - AU

Japanese city shuts down nearly 100 schools after unprecedented bear sighting

Police and hunters in Utsunomiya, 100km north of the capital, resume their search for animal that is not usually seen so close to Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP

Creativity should be on Thailand's national agenda

When Visa launched its Destinations Programme for the first time in Asia Pacific, the payments company had its pick of cities from Tokyo to Seoul -- first-world cities that have well-developed infrastructure, institutional readiness and global recognition. The company decided to launch its first Destination in the region with Thailand,…

Bangkok Post

How to find Edogawa Baseball Stadium in Forza Horizon 6

Northwestern part of Tokyo City.

Dot Esports

Rokid Glasses Top Makuake's Most Anticipated Product Ranking, Signalling Greater Smart Glasses Ubiquity

TOKYO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product on the Japanese crowdfunding campaign Makuake, concluding its campaign with nearly US$4,000,000 raised from 7,413 backers. "Rokid Glasses…

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The Economic Times

Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets

Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. The ward seeks to maintain cleanliness as visitor numbers rise.

AAP

Casio to Release G-SHOCK Engineered for Precision and Toughness in Extreme Aerial Conditions

TOKYO, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the GWR-B3000, a new addition to the GRAVITYMASTER line of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Featuring a newly developed movement and tough construction, the GWR-B3000 is engineered to deliver accurate timekeeping and durability in the demanding environment…

Marie Claire

Kendall Jenner Soft-Launches a Pajama Trend Revival—Along With Her Rumored Jacob Elordi Relationship

It seems another fashion girl has found her fashion guy.

International Business Times UK

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating Update: Tokyo Japan Date Night Reports Trigger Fresh Wave of Public Interest

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi fuel renewed attention after reports of a Tokyo Japan outing, sparking ongoing public interest in their relationship status.

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Euronews

‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

The Independent UK

Typhoon Jangmi slams into Japan with heavy rain, flood warnings and travel chaos

Thousands lose power, hundreds of flights are cancelled and rail services disrupted as torrential rain prompts evacuations and landslide alerts

AAP

The Peninsula Hotels Celebrates Five of its Hotels Receiving Condé Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Award

HONG KONG, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the brand's enduring legacy, The Peninsula Hotels is proud to announce that The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Tokyo, and The Peninsula Chicago have been named to the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown collection.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

Bangkok Post

Calbee rolls out monochrome snack packaging amid ink supply worries

Major Japanese snack maker Calbee began selling its Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers in black-and-white packaging this week in Tokyo, a move in response to uncertainty over supplies of oil-derived naphtha stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Bangkok Post

How Japan lost 3 million people in five years

TOKYO — Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, according to official statistics released Friday, a drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

AAP

Quantinuum Signs MOU with Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Strategic Quantum Computing Partnership

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a recognized global leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, to establish a framework for…

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