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Shin Ohashi Breaks 200m Breaststroke World Record at Asian Games in Japan
Seventeen-year-old Shin Ohashi set a new world record in the 200m breaststroke at the Asian Games, surpassing Qin Haiyang's previous mark and becoming the youngest ever to achieve this feat.
By Priya Raghunathan
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Typhoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power
26 sources · over 4 daysNagoya's Asian Games 2026 Marred by Athlete Housing and Logistical Setbacks
15 sources · over 7 daysWaymo to Launch Robotaxi Services in Tokyo and Singapore by 2028
8 sources · over 4 daysJapan's Inflation Slows as Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High
14 sources · over 7 daysSony WH-1000XM4C Launches at Lower Price, With Slightly Reduced Battery Life
11 sources · over 5 daysNintendo Hosts Back-to-Back Directs for Zelda 40th Anniversary and New Reveals
16 sources · over 6 daysJapan's Bond Yields Hit 30-Year High as Inflation and Oil Prices Surge
28 sources · over 7 daysSony Launches Three Powerful ULT Tower Party Speakers With Massive Bass
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Typhoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power
Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people near Tokyo, caused severe flooding, and left thousands of homes without electricity.
26 sources · over 4 days
Nagoya's Asian Games 2026 Marred by Athlete Housing and Logistical Setbacks
Organizers of the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, struggle to resolve major accommodation and transport problems for over 11,000 athletes as severe weather adds pressure.
15 sources · over 7 days
Waymo to Launch Robotaxi Services in Tokyo and Singapore by 2028
Waymo, owned by Alphabet, will introduce fully driverless taxi services in Tokyo in 2027 and Singapore in 2028, marking its first major expansion into Asia.
8 sources · over 4 days
Japan's Inflation Slows as Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High
Japan's inflation rate slowed in August, prompting the central bank to hike interest rates to their highest level since 1995, signaling a shift in monetary policy.
14 sources · over 7 days
Sony WH-1000XM4C Launches at Lower Price, With Slightly Reduced Battery Life
Sony's WH-1000XM4C relaunch features a replaceable battery, updated sound, and a lower price, but with less battery life.
11 sources · over 5 days
Nintendo Hosts Back-to-Back Directs for Zelda 40th Anniversary and New Reveals
Nintendo has scheduled two major Direct livestreams for September 2026, with the first dedicated to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary and the second expected to showcase upcoming games and hardware.
16 sources · over 6 days
Japan's Bond Yields Hit 30-Year High as Inflation and Oil Prices Surge
Japan's government borrowing costs have soared to levels not seen since the 1990s, driven by global inflation fears, rising oil prices, and pressure for monetary tightening after pivotal remarks from US officials.
28 sources · over 7 days
Sony Launches Three Powerful ULT Tower Party Speakers With Massive Bass
Sony has introduced its new ULT Tower party speakers in Japan, offering enhanced bass, improved connectivity, and high power output aimed at music lovers and event organizers looking for serious sound.
9 sources · today
Yayoi Kusama, Visionary Japanese Polka Dot Artist, Dies at Age 97
Yayoi Kusama, whose bold polka-dot patterns and immersive installations transformed contemporary art worldwide, has died at 97, prompting tributes from artists and institutions across Japan and beyond.
52 sources · over 4 days
Four Railway Workers Killed by Express Train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan
Four maintenance workers died after being struck by a train while performing weed-control duties on the Tobu Nikko Line, raising urgent questions about railway safety protocols in Japan.
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