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THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY (LDP), Japan’s long-time ruling party, suffered a historic setback at upper-house elections on Sunday. The party and its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, lost 19 seats. That will leave them governing without a majority in Japan’s upper chamber for the first time since 2013. This poor showing is a nightmare for prime minister Ishiba Shigeru, who took …

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A new survey from GEM Partners has revealed more about the gender split and average ages of Nintendo fans in The Land of the Rising Sun. The GEM partners survey surveyed 180,000 Japanese gamers to get a better understanding of the different age ranges and genders playing certain popular Nintendo franchises. Noticeably the Kirby and Animal Crossing series have more …

Premier says he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with US, but analysts say he faces political headwinds. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he will remain in office after his ruling coalition suffered a defeat in upper house elections, prompting some of his own party to deliberate his future as the opposition weighed a no-confidence motion. The …

Asia In Brief Japan’s National Astronomical Observatory last week announced the discovery of a small body with an orbit beyond Pluto’s, and scientists think its presence means the “Planet 9” theory should be revisited. The Observatory named the body 2023 KQ14 and explained its FOSSIL (Formation of the Outer Solar System: An Icy Legacy) project spotted it during 2023 using …

Asia stocks, yen look past Japan politics as earnings loom  Reuters Yen takes Japan election in stride even as uncertainty beckons  Reuters Yen Gains After Japan Elections, Asian Stocks Dip: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty  Yahoo Finance USDJPY Technical Analysis – Is this a breakout or just a fakeout?  Forexlive Source link

Yen Gains After Japan Elections, Asian Stocks Dip: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg Asia shares, yen look past Japan politics as earnings loom  Reuters Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty  Yahoo Finance USD/JPY Outlook: Bullish Momentum Builds Ahead of CPI and FOMC Commentary  FOREX.com USDJPY Technical Analysis – Is this a breakout or just a fakeout?  Forexlive Source link

Refresh for latest…: It’s been a busy weekend globally for Hollywood, with new milestones for two pictures, and as another pair close in on benchmarks amid strong holds. There was also new studio fare this frame while the latest Demon Slayer is a big hit in Japan, its first release market. Taking the major milestones first, and before digging into …

In a recent study, divers near Kumejima Island in Japan discovered an unusual sea creature with a distinctive panda-like appearance. These creatures, part of the Clavelina genus, were first thought to be part of an aquarium display, only to surprise researchers by being a completely new species. The discovery has drawn attention from marine biologists and citizen scientists alike, as …

Asian shares follow Wall Street higher, yen weak ahead of Japan vote  Reuters Asian Stocks Edge Up After US Gains, Dollar Dips: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Asian shares mostly advance after Wall Street cruises to more records  The Hill Morning Bid: Stocks buoyant but Japan vote brings risk  Yahoo Finance Asian Tech Stocks Shine as Markets Weigh Latest Tariff Twists  The Wall Street Journal Source link