Dozens of participants fitted with sleep-tracking devices competed in Tokyo’s “Matt Race” to see who could nap the fastest and deepest. Organised by a mattress company, the event offered over two million yen (US$12,700) in prizes while spreading awareness of chronic sleep deprivation in overworked Japan. A 20-year-old US marine was arrested on Sunday in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, police said. Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi condemned the killing. The CCP claims it has an excuse to attack Japan. And Chinese police are now patrolling Europe. That and more on this week’s China news headlines. Do not buy this illegal T-shirt of Xi Jinping dressed as Winnie the Pooh: Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below. Want to go deeper than YouTube will let us? Check out our website: Get the free China Uncensored weekly newsletter: Download the China Uncensored mobile app: ______________________________ Police in Japan have released dashcam footage from a passenger car that was attacked by a brown bear in northern Hokkaido prefecture. The incident took place on Tuesday, when the two bears – believed to be a mother and cub – were seen running along the side of a road before the larger bear darted in front of the vehicle. It then slammed its body against the car’s bonnet, before running away with the cub. One person was travelling in the vehicle, according to public broadcaster NHK. No injuries were reported by the motorists and it was unclear whether the bears were hurt. Japanese convenience store chains have been tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) to help with product development. Lawson stores have launched a pickle-flavoured lemon tart and a bread roll filled with red bean paste, margarine and yogurt cream. Their competitors FamilyMart unveiled a French-style pastry made with dough containing sweet potato puree, topped with caramel sauce. Both companies said while AI is being used to generate ideas, human staff are involved to create prototypes, conduct tests and finalise the products. Scientists in Japan are testing an alternative strategy to prevent rising bear attacks. It involves trapping, tagging and releasing the animals far from human settlements to improve population monitoring across the country’s wilderness areas. US President Donald Trump praised his strong relationship with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday, two days before he is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The talks, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, came on the eve of Xi’s visit and at a time when frigid relations between Beijing and Tokyo show no signs of thawing. Both leaders hailed their good working relationship, with Takaichi saying the two countries looked forward to deepening ties. Trump lavished praise on the Japanese leader, saying she had “done a tremendous job” and was “going to go down in history.” The beloved penguin mascot of Tokyo’s Suica transport smart card is set to be replaced when it retires early next year. Regarded by many as the most popular mascot in the country and beyond, the Suica penguin will be replaced by a new character. The new mascot will be selected from three contenders by public vote, set to conclude on September 23. Japan is debating one of the biggest shifts in its postwar defense policy: whether to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The discussion comes as Tokyo accel The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in the Japanese city of Nagoya on Tuesday to house about 4,000 officials and athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. There have been complaints about the games’ accommodation after local organisers opted not to build a dedicated athletes’ village to house the 17,000 participants and officials. China has hit out at Japan’s latest defence white paper and military expansion, accusing Tokyo of reviving neo-militarism and moving away from its pacifist constitution. Beijing’s criticism comes as Japan strengthens its defence capabilities amid growing security tensions in the Indo-Pacific. WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Torrential rain has triggered severe flooding and landslides in Japan’s Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, where thousands of residents were left stranded without power. Authorities issued the highest rain alert and advised over 380,000 people to evacuate. Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Kusama’s obsessive polka dots, towering pumpkin sculptures and mesmerising Infinity Mirror Rooms have captivated audiences worldwide. The artist succumbed to multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on August 14, her studio and the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo confirmed on Thursday. Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan is moving back to its original site after being relocated for earthquake repairs 11 years ago. Using ropes and rollers, 1,800 people manually moved the structure several metres over the weekend using a technique known as hikiya, whereby entire structures are moved without being dismantled. Thousands of volunteers are set to move the structure a total of 5 metres (16.4ft) in a symbolic, community-building effort, with the remaining 73 metres (240ft) to be carried out using machinery by the end of the year. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Japan’s Nuclear Potential: Tensions have flared following statements from Chinese officials alleging that Japan currently possesses enough separated plutoniu Japan is preparing for war—and it says China is the biggest reason why. 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The US Department of Defense’s decision to rename its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked questions about the future of one of the … Japan is expanding its alliances across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening ties with the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia as part of a broader diplomatic push by PM Takaichi Sanae and Defense Minister … Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly became agitated during talks with US President Donald Trump over Japan’s expanding defense spending, according to the Financial Times. The report comes as Washington reportedly informed … President Donald Trump says a deal to end the Iran war is possible before his visit to China next week. This comes as Iran’s foreign minister meets with China’s top diplomat … The Philippines, the US, Japan and Canada are testing advanced weaponry in maritime drills as part of this year’s Balikatan exercise. This marks the first time Japan’s Type 88 anti-ship missile … As pressure grows from China, Russia and North Korea, the US and its allies are moving to link their military capabilities into a new “kill web” across the Indo-Pacific. Bringing together … China is responding to the Philippines’ largest-ever Balikatan exercises with military drills of its own, stretching from the South China Sea to waters east of Luzon and into the Western Pacific. … In December 2022, the United States made a historic move—it transferred Tomahawk cruise missile technology to Japan for the first time ever. Not just the missiles. The software, guidance systems, and … China Faces Philippines Fury As Okinawa Radar Incident Alarms Japan China faces simultaneous tensions with the Philippines near Sabina Shoal and with Japan near Okinawa, raising concerns across East Asia. This … The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. 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