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Japan protests China's new curbs on chipmaking material exportsBusiness — 14h

Japan Wages Rise 4.7%, Fastest Since 1997Finance — 18hJapan’s July wages surged, with real wages up 2.4% year-on-year—the seventh straight monthly gain and the strongest since May 2021—while nominal cash earnings rose 4.7% to about ¥436,401, the fastest since January 1997. The data, led by a 4.1% jump in base pay and 6.3% in special payments, alongside a 2.2% inflation rate, strengthens the case for a BOJ rate hike next meeting and is shaping market expectations for the yen and equities, with broader implications discussed for global markets including tech firms like SMCI.

Japan's record reserve plunge after yen intervention raises Treasury questions — 1dJapan's August foreign exchange reserves dropped a record $79.6 billion to about $1.208 trillion as the government stepped in to defend the yen, with an August intervention tally of about 15.4 trillion yen. Officials largely funded the move by selling foreign securities, predominantly U.S. Treasuries, fueling market concerns about Treasury supply and prompting analysts to consider strategies for yen-driven volatility.

Nicole Hardy Wonder how much more ammo they have left if the yen keeps sliding, can't sell reserves forever without consequences.

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US services PMI hits six-month high while global readings diverge — 5dAugust services activity remained in expansion mode in the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and India, with the U.S. ISM services PMI at 55.4, Japan’s PMI at 52.5, UK services at 52.5, and India at 54.1. While demand and activity are generally firmer, reports note inflation, higher costs, and mixed export demand weighing on near-term prospects.

Elena Vasquez Services holding up everywhere but that inflation line worries me more than the headline numbers do.

IJRNetanyahu Dismissed Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas Warning, Never Told Top Security OfficialsFrancis Kapper · 4 min · 3h

Japan factory output rises 0.1% in July, extending surprise four-month streak — Aug 31, 2026Japan's July industrial production rose 0.1% month-on-month and 4.1% year-on-year, signaling resilience in manufacturing amid global headwinds but with momentum cooling from June. The data prompts cautious optimism for growth and potential Bank of Japan policy considerations, while analysts warn that gains may be uneven and unsustained, depending on global demand and sectoral dynamics.

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Asian stocks rally, oil rises on Hormuz strikes as Fed bets grow — 1dAsian stocks climbed on Monday led by Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei on a tech-led rally even as investors weigh a strong US jobs backdrop against potential Fed rate hikes and renewed Middle East tensions that sent oil higher. Brent and WTI rose after US-Iran tanker attacks, fueling inflation concerns, while traders await US CPI data to gauge the Fed’s path.

Rachel Meyers Tech rally feels shaky if oil keeps climbing on Hormuz tensions - that inflation math doesn't add up well for the Fed.

Japan seeks record defense budget with new AI and drone capabilities — Aug 31, 2026Japan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for the coming fiscal year, prioritizing AI, unmanned systems, drones, and long-range missiles to strengthen deterrence amid rising regional tensions, as part of a broad five-year buildup and new warfare concepts. The final bill could rise after the government updates its security and defense strategy later this year, with several items left unspecified in anticipation of revisions.

Bessent downplays yen weakness, defers to Bank of Japan on rates — Aug 30, 2026US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the yen moves are pretty well contained and not disorderly, signaling patience for BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to set policy pace and suggesting Japan may have reached the end of Abenomics under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As the G20 gathering approaches, he also indicated robust talks with China and a shift toward letting Tokyo manage monetary policy, while avoiding fresh intervention and watching incoming data for further steps.

Japan Plans 24/7 Blockchain Settlement for Bonds, Stocks — Aug 25, 2026Japan is pursuing a next-generation, 24/7 blockchain-based settlement system for real-time trading of stocks and government bonds, with a study group this summer and a detailed plan expected by early 2027, targeting broader operations in the early 2030s. The effort, led by the FSA, Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and major financial institutions, aims to cut settlement times, reduce counterparty risk, and could extend to cross-border payments and tokenized assets.

On X · @EndWokenessViral Post Criticizes Visibility of Jurors in Lindsay Clancy Mistrial@EndWokeness posted that jurors who “support a child murderer” (referring to the 11 who favored an insanity acquittal/mistrial for Lindsay Clancy, who killed her children) are unafraid to show their faces, while the lone holdout juror must hide, calling it “not a great sign for society.” The post is trending due to the account’s large following (~3.9M), rapid engagement (1.3k+ likes, 130+ reposts shortly after posting), and ongoing conservative outrage over the high-profile Massachusetts case’s 11-1 deadlock.906 likes · 26m

The Doolittle Raider Who Went Back in LoveGood News — FROM 1944Tortured for forty months in a Japanese POW camp, Jacob DeShazer got a Bible for three weeks — and returned to Japan after the war as a missionary.

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The Man Who Led Pearl Harbor Finds PeaceGood News — FROM 1949'Tora! Tora! Tora!' was his signal. Eight years later, the commander of the Pearl Harbor attack was handing out gospel tracts in Japan.

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Japan spends record $96B yen intervention with U.S.World — Aug 28, 2026Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.4 billion) over July 30–Aug. 26 to defend the yen, marking the largest one-month intervention with U.S. backing after the currency hit a four-decade low. The move followed coordinated July actions and underscores Tokyo’s willingness to intervene despite risks to import costs and exporter profits, as markets await possible BOJ policy steps.

BepiColombo spacecraft begin risky final approach to Mercury orbit — 5dThe European Space Agency and Japan’s JAXA have begun the arrival phase of the BepiColombo mission to Mercury, with the two orbiters separating in preparation to enter Mercury’s orbit in November and split in December to map the planet. The highly automated, high-risk sequence—driven by Mercury’s proximity to the Sun and involving multiple flybys—underscores the mission’s complexity, with scientific observations slated to begin in the coming years.

Jared Kim Seven years of flybys and gravity assists just to fight the Sun's pull enough to slip into orbit - wild that Mercury is harder to reach than Pluto in some ways.

Team USA Opens World Cup With Win Over China — Aug 30, 2026Berlin will host the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup from Sept. 4–13, with the United States pursuing a fifth straight title behind a star-studded roster including Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier and budding talents like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, as Japan, Germany and others prepare for a competitive tournament. Germany, the host, faces injury blows such as Satou Sabally’s concussion and several warmup losses but depends on home-court support and players like Nyara Sabally, Leonie Fiebich, and Alexis Peterson to push through Group A against Spain, Japan and Mali.

Daily Caller News FoundationNetanyahu Dismissed Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas Warning, Never Told Top Security OfficialsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly received an explicit warning that Hamas was preparing a major attack roughly 10 days before the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre but failed to share with top security officials, a bombshell investigation published Tuesday found.3h

Toyota July Global Sales Fall 5.3% to 912,683Auto — Aug 28, 2026Toyota’s global July vehicle sales fell about 5% year over year to roughly 856,000–913,000 units, with production down around 2%, as demand weakness in China and disruptions in the Middle East weighed on results while Japan and Europe remained resilient and North America held steady or near flat. China’s sharp drop and higher petrol prices offset gains in Japan and Europe, with a rising share of electrified vehicles helping offset some weakness in traditional models.

QuizCan you actually read a map?Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.4 min · today's quiz

Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No TsunamiWorld — Aug 21, 2026A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s eastern region, with the epicenter around Ibaraki/Chiba at about 70 kilometers deep and felt in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures; authorities reported no tsunami threat and no casualties, while warnings urged caution for hazards like rockfalls and unstable ground. The event underscores Japan’s high seismic activity, with frequent quakes and ongoing coverage from multiple outlets across the region.

Japan, Taiwan seek to mend ties with China — Aug 24, 2026A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, traveled to Beijing to mend strained China relations after Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with officials saying communications have been severed and a window for dialogue may be sought, while Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan and justify the use of force. Separately, Taiwan's Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo to attend the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union meetings to bolster parliamentary diplomacy with Japan, focusing on trade, culture, and regional supply-chain resilience.

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AIM ImmunoTech Secures Europe UK Ampligen PatentBusiness — Aug 31, 2026AIM ImmunoTech won European and UK patent protection for Ampligen’s use in treating Long COVID, with exclusivity through 2041, adding to a growing global IP position around Ampligen. Separately, the U.S. patent office granted Ampligen protection through 2039 for use with pembrolizumab across multiple cancers, reinforcing AIM's oncology strategy and expanding patent coverage in Europe, Japan, and beyond.

SK Hynix plans memory chip factory in Miyagi — Aug 19, 2026SK Hynix is pursuing a memory chip fab in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, with talks of an investment in the tens of trillions of won and a plan that would mark its first large-scale overseas production base in Japan, amid a visit by chairman Chey Tae-won. If realized, it would make SK Hynix the third foreign semiconductor maker to operate a plant in Japan, following Micron and TSMC, as Tokyo seeks to rebuild its semiconductor ecosystem and global capacity pressures influence timing and location decisions.

IJRClearing The Roadless Rule: What Comes Next For America’s Burning Forests?Paris Apodaca · 6 min · 3h

September Sports History Spans Boxing, Football, OlympicsSports — 6dSept. 4 boxing history features Gilberto Román defending his WBC super flyweight title in Japan, Jorge Arce winning a war at light flyweight in Mexico, Cory Spinks retaining the welterweight belt in Las Vegas, and Omar Niño keeping the light flyweight crown in Jalisco. Broader Sept. 3–4 coverage highlights postwar global tensions, regional sports development in Washington state, National Sports Day celebrations in India, and early milestones in American football history.

Nissay Increases Holdings Across ETFs, StocksBusiness — Aug 29, 2026Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan increased its holdings in IVV, Teradyne, Qualcomm, and Netflix during the second quarter, while trimming its stake in the iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX. The moves reflect a broader, tech-focused diversification across large-cap stocks as the firm adjusts exposures across multiple sectors.

Dollar slips, yen nears 160 as traders weigh Fed and BOJ rate moves — Aug 31, 2026The dollar weakened while the yen hovered near the 160-per-dollar mark as markets priced in likely rate hikes from both the Fed and the Bank of Japan, driven by hawkish comments from Fed Chair Warsh and renewed policy pressure from U.S. officials. Investors also weighed Gulf tensions and upcoming U.S. data on jobs and inflation to gauge the trajectory of policy moves.

BOJ Rate Hike Bets as Budgets Push Yields HigherFinance — Aug 31, 2026Japanese government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs as markets price further Bank of Japan rate hikes, widening gaps with U.S. yields and fueling yen weakness despite record budget demands; the higher rates and carry trades are also impacting cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin. Investors eye broadened fiscal pressures and global rate dynamics as the BOJ’s path remains uncertain and U.S. yields climb.

Sound of Harvest 2026 blends ancient Silk Road music with global traditions — Aug 31, 2026The Chinese Musicians Association of North America presents Sound of Harvest 2026, its cross-cultural concert series, on September 12 at Rutgers University and September 13 at Montclair State University, bringing together diverse traditions from China, Japan, West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The program highlights pieces such as Riffs and Flow inspired by Dunhuang pipa notation and Tan Dun’s Desert of Sorrow, emphasizing interactive exchanges across musical backgrounds.

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