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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., are planning to merge their businesses. ==Kyodo

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., are planning to merge their businesses under a new holding company.

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Asian black bear sighted in Fukushima

Asian black bear sighted in Fukushima

An Asian black bear is spotted on the premises of a company in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on June 2, 2026. Four people were injured in the bear's attacks the same day.

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China: Two Cats March in Unison Guided by Owner’s Feather Duster

On May 24, 2026, in Anhui, China, an owner used a feather duster to guide two cats—a tabby and a black cat—through a bedroom in near-perfect unison. Their synchronized, stop-and-go movements prompted Chinese netizens to joke the pair looked ready for military drills.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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Japan's top business lobby chief Tsutsui

Japan's top business lobby chief Tsutsui

Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, gives an interview in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

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Japan's top business lobby chief Tsutsui

Japan's top business lobby chief Tsutsui

Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, gives an interview in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

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Scene of Kyiv

Scene of Kyiv

An apartment buildings in Kyiv is seen damaged following a Russian missile attack on June 2, 2026.

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China: Dog Refuses Food From Owner’s Hand

In Hubei, China, a dog repeatedly refused to eat meat offered directly from its owner's hand, pushing it away with its paw. It only ate after the food was knocked to the ground. Netizens suggested the dog seemed to follow an instinct that food on the ground is safer than food handed directly.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) is greeted by manager Dave Roberts (30) after scoring on an RBI single by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 2, 2026.

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Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Photo taken on June 3, 2026, shows the Eneos Endeavor, an oil tanker operated by Eneos Corp., arriving at the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan. It is the second oil tanker to arrive in Japan via the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war erupted in late February.

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Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Photo taken on June 3, 2026, shows the Eneos Endeavor, an oil tanker operated by Eneos Corp., arriving at the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan. It is the second oil tanker to arrive in Japan via the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war erupted in late February.

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Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Photo taken on June 3, 2026, shows the Eneos Endeavor, an oil tanker operated by Eneos Corp., arriving at the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan. It is the second oil tanker to arrive in Japan via the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war erupted in late February.

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Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Oil tanker via Hormuz arrives in Japan, 2nd since Iran war began

Photo taken on June 3, 2026, shows the Eneos Endeavor, an oil tanker operated by Eneos Corp., arriving at the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan. It is the second oil tanker to arrive in Japan via the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war erupted in late February.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over South Florida Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

An ominous cloud loomed over South Florida on Tuesday, June 2, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, prompting weather warnings over damaging winds and hail. Reports of what appeared to be power flashes were also coming in near Wellington.

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Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Numerous holes are seen on the exterior of an apartment building where three people were killed in a Russian overnight attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

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Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Numerous holes are seen on a road near an apartment building where three people were killed in a Russian overnight attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

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Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

An apartment building damaged in a Russian overnight attack is seen in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Begins Episode 48 Eruption, Ashfall Advisories Issued

On Monday, June 1, Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted in Episode 48 of an ongoing eruption, setting a record for the most fountaining episodes in a single eruption, according to the USGS. Ashfall advisories were issued for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and surrounding communities, while a sulfur and ash cloud led to some flight cancellations.

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Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Surangel Whipps gives an interview to Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Surangel Whipps gives an interview to Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Surangel Whipps gives an interview to Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Surangel Whipps gives an interview to Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Whipps in Tokyo

Palauan President Surangel Whipps gives an interview to Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Japan: Deer Calmly Crosses Road at Zebra Crossing Alongside Pedestrians in Nara

On May 9, 2026, in Nara, Japan, a video captured a deer standing at a zebra crossing as people moved across the street around it. Rather than rushing or wandering off, the deer followed the flow of pedestrians and crossed the road in an orderly manner. It paused briefly on the crossing before continuing forward at a relaxed pace, walking beside the crowd as if it understood the traffic rules. The video ended with the deer slowly making its way across the zebra crossing together with the pedestrians.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reaches first base after hitting an infield single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reaches first base after hitting an infield single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Mexico: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding Across Guadalajara Metro Area

Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused severe flooding across Guadalajara's metropolitan area. The storm also downed dozens of trees, disrupted public transport, and temporarily closed major roads. Some areas recorded rainfall in a few hours equivalent to an entire month's average for May.

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China: E-Scooter Glides Through Waist-Deep Floodwater on Submerged Guangzhou Road

Heavy rain submerged streets in Guangzhou on May 15, turning roads into rivers. Video shows an e-scooter rider navigating floodwater up to his thighs, steering smoothly through an intersection, while a delivery rider also pushed through the flooded street nearby.

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from L) talks with an official of Eneos Corp. during his visit to the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Emperor watches college baseball

Emperor watches college baseball

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and his daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, to watch an inter-college baseball game between Waseda University and Keio University. (Pool photo)

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Emperor watches college baseball

Emperor watches college baseball

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter, Princess Aiko, visit Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, to watch an inter-college baseball game between Waseda University and Keio University. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Rikuu Nishida of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on May 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Rikuu Nishida of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on May 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Rikuu Nishida of the Chicago White Sox poses on first base after hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on May 30, 2026.

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US: Ominous Storm Cloud Looms Over Kansas as Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through

An ominous storm cloud loomed over Anthony, south central Kansas, on Saturday, May 30, as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.

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US: Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Engine Test at Cape Canaveral 5

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, May 28. The blast rocked the Space Coast, filling the night sky with fire visible across Brevard County. Blue Origin confirmed there were no injuries and it was an anomaly during the hotfire test.

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US: Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Engine Test at Cape Canaveral 3

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, May 28. The blast rocked the Space Coast, filling the night sky with fire visible across Brevard County. Blue Origin confirmed there were no injuries and it was an anomaly during the hotfire test.

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US: Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Engine Test at Cape Canaveral 4

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, May 28. The blast rocked the Space Coast, filling the night sky with fire visible across Brevard County. Blue Origin confirmed there were no injuries and it was an anomaly during the hotfire test.

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Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

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Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

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JAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport

JAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport

Photo taken on May 29, 2026, shows a Japan Airlines passenger jet at Narita airport near Tokyo after an emergency landing, with a tire believed to have burst during takeoff from Tokyo's Haneda airport.

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Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, shows a fillet of grilled eel from an eel hatched and fully raised on a farm. Trial sales of the world's first fully farmed eels began the same day.

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Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, shows a fillet of grilled eel from an eel hatched and fully raised on a farm. Trial sales of the world's first fully farmed eels began the same day.

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Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Launch of 1st sales of fully farmed eels

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, shows a fillet of grilled eel from an eel hatched and fully raised on a farm. Trial sales of the world's first fully farmed eels began the same day.

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