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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino blasts critics’ ‘bulls–t’ ahead of friendly versus Japan
New York Post
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September 9, 2025
United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino had some fiery words for the growing number of critics, telling reporters on Monday that those passing judgment on his squad are talking about “bulls–t” and calling the negativity...
Irish expectations at the World Championships in Tokyo: ‘We’re not seeded to medal, let’s be frank about that’
The Irish Times
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In his now nine years as Athletics Ireland Director of High Performance, Paul McNamara has repeatedly witnessed success and failure jostling for position. Come every major championship stage the winning or not winning of medals invariably proves...
Osaka Japan Temple rendering released
The Church News
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September 8, 2025
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Japan mum-daughter run maid cafe; debate as woman tells how she gave birth at 14
South China Morning Post
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September 9, 2025
A mother and daughter duo who runs a maid cafe together in Japan has gone viral after the woman revealed she gave birth at the age of 14. A video about their relationship has attracted more than 12 million views. The pair co-own a maid-themed...
Editorial: Very reason for Japan's ruling LDP's existence at stake in leadership race
The Mainichi
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gets out of a car in front of the prime minister's office in Tokyo following a Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting on Sept. 8, 2025. (Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata) Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)'s...
Eaton partners TD SYNNEX to safeguard Japan’s AI and edge computing infrastructure
The Laotian Times
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September 9, 2025
Eaton launches the 9PX J UPS, based on its highly popular 9PX UPS, tailored to meet standard voltage needs and local compliance regulations, ensuring reliable power for businesses across Japan. TOKYO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Intelligent power...
7 Guam businesses visit Japan as part of GEDA's trade mission
Pacific Daily News
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Seven Guam-based businesses recently returned from Japan where they promoted their Made in Guam products as part of a trade mission hosted by the Guam Economic Development Authority, in partnership with the Western United States Agricultural Trade...
Japan rubber futures rise on China summit
Business Recorder
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September 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended the day higher on Monday, buoyed by bullish sentiment from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and arbitrage activity by Chinese traders. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for February...
Japan has had three PMs in five years - who could be next?
BBC
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September 8, 2025
Yvette TanBBC News ShareSave Watch: Key moments from Shigeru Ishiba's time as Japanese prime minister Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation after less than a year in the role - following two crushing election losses...
Tokyo students visit Whanganui in effort to boost international education
Whanganui Chronicle
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September 8, 2025
“These visits create opportunities for local businesses, schools and cultural organisations to build long-term relationships with real economic value,” Whanganui & Partners team lead Tim Easton said. Four delegations have visited from Tsuruoka,...
Amid fresh gold peak: Most Asian markets rise on US rate hopes, Tokyo hits record
RTL Today
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September 9, 2025
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak. Last month's big miss on US jobs creation raised concerns...
Trump's Order Reduces Auto Tariffs On Japan After $550 Billion Deal
Benzinga
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U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods, including automobiles and auto parts, will be lowered by September 16, Japan’s tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa confirmed Tuesday, citing a Federal Register document that formalized President Donald Trump‘s...
Leaft Foods Partners with Lacto Japan to Introduce Revolutionary Leaf Rubisco Protein to Japanese Market
The Laotian Times
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September 9, 2025
Strategic partnership leverages Lacto’s market expertise to bring next-generation protein to Japan’s innovation-driven food manufacturers ROLLESTON, New Zealand and TOKYO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leaft Foods, a company that harnesses the...
Japan Ranks Its Top 10 Anime Recommendations for Fall 2025 in Official Survey
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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September 8, 2025
Official Japan-based news and entertainment site Animate Times has released its list of top 10 anime recommendations for Fall 2025. Three major Shonen Jump adaptations made the cut, with CloverWorks and Wit Studios' Spy x Family claiming the #1...
Tokyo-based Nomura preparing for Downtown Southbank space
Jacksonville Daily Record - Florida
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September 9, 2025
The global financial services group bought a business unit from Macquarie Group, which continues to operate with more than 200 employees in Riverplace Tower. The city is reviewing a permit for Tokyo-based Nomura to create information technology...
Tokyo Grade A office leasing volumes to remain solid in H2
Real Estate Asia
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September 8, 2025
A strong appetite from corporates is driving demand. According to Oxford Economics’ forecast as of June 2025, the GDP growth for year-end 2025 is 0.8% and the CPI is 2.8%. Risks include the impact of tariffs on corporate activity and a downturn in...
Japan's Nikkei crosses 44,000 for first time on trade, stimulus optimism
Yahoo Finance
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By Rocky Swift and Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the key 44,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, as optimism over trade and potential increases in stimulus spending uplifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225...
Pochettino ramps up defiance as USMNT eyes a rebound showing vs. Japan
The New York Times
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September 8, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Monday delivered a defiant, somewhat impassioned defense of his “process” and “plan” amid a string of losses and pessimism surrounding the program. “Sometimes people want...
Japan fiscal dove Takaichi intends to run in LDP leadership race, Kyodo says
Regional Media News - Iowa
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September 8, 2025
TOKYO (Reuters) -Sanae Takaichi, a veteran of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a fiscal dove, has decided to run in the party’s leadership race after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he would step down, Kyodo news agency reported late...
A Japanese horror franchise is finally moving to Japan
The Malaysian Star
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September 9, 2025
The first image unveiled from Silent Hill f showed a schoolgirl wearing a blue sailor uniform and traditional sandals, surrounded by pale pink cherry blossoms. It was unmistakably Japanese, and it sent a clear message to fans of the survival...