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‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/style/shogun-hiroyuki-sanada-interview-hnk-intl/
MLB: Record-setting Shohei Ohtani says still striving to improve - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani felt he had done something special the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/033000c
Revival in Japanese Stock Market Hinges on Domestic Demand Taking Hold: Japan’s stock market needs to see more domestically-oriented companies step up their game ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/revival-in-japanese-stock-market-hinges-on-domestic-demand-taking-hold
Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture: On a recent Saturday, some 100 volunteers gathered on a popular beach in the Japanese port ...
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Japanese Astronaut Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Furukawa Also Expressed Desire to Help Other Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are working to iron out the bugs - News | Khaleej Times: Leaders, former leaders and diplomats meet the former US president and ...
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Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240425-182446/
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bucking-the-trend-of-historical-drama-shogun-is-an-unlikely-streaming-success-20240419-p5fl4y.html
Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...
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Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war: TOKYO -- Cutthroat competition in China's electric vehicle sector has cast a shadow over ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Nemophila flowers blend in with Ibaraki Pref.'s blue sky - The Mainichi
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China: A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/24/japan/japan-china-ev-gap/
'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68884548
Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/
Hiroyuki Sanada Explains ‘Shogun’ Ending and Season Two: Shōgun’s Hiroyuki Sanada on off-screen methods, onscreen battles, and the scene that nearly moved him to ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo Rainbow Pride event - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
Toyota partners with Tencent to appeal to young Chinese drivers: Toyota Motor on Thursday said it will partner Chinese gaming and social media leader Tencent in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/toyota-says-partner-with-tencent-china-2024-04-25/
JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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‘I don’t feel appreciated’: Sundowns coach Mokwena says people don’t value his hard work
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-24-i-dont-feel-appreciated-sundowns-coach-mokwena-says-people-dont-value-his-hard-work/
Shogun: A guide to the hit Japanese samurai epic as its finale cuts deep: A quick guide as the razor-sharp, critically-acclaimed samurai epic reaches its finale.
bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68881283
Dollar at 34-yr. highs in upper 155 yen as intervention line tested - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0bu/038000c
Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses
- The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.
- Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.
- Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?
- Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.
‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/evil-does-not-exist/
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
Game Planet | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies ...
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Yen hits 34-year low against dollar ahead of BOJ meeting: The yen hit a fresh 34-year low versus the dollar and a 16-year low against the euro on Thursday (Apr ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/yen-multi-decade-low-against-dollar-bank-japan-intervention-euro-sterling-aussie-4290496
Japanese companies navigate workplace revolution as job hunters get choosier: TOKYO -- For decades, Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi has worked in obscurity ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Japanese-companies-navigate-workplace-revolution-as-job-hunters-get-choosier
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Japan PM to unveil measures to protect Amazon rainforest in Brazil - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2g/00m/0sc/067000c
Iconic Mount Fuji 100 enters new era with World Trail Majors: The race — perhaps now more than ever — is a bucket list event for countless runners around the ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/
This 'supereasy ramen' recipe shows how easy it is to make the Japanese noodle dish at home
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-25/this-supereasy-ramen-recipe-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-make-the-japanese-noodle-dish-at-home
New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
Tennis: Naomi Osaka registers first win of season on clay in preparation of French Open
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Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds: The Tohoku region takes the top spot in both the number and percentage of municipalities at ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally ... Show more
European Energy Exchange lists Asia LNG futures, eyeing Japan demand: TOKYO -- The European Energy Exchange (EEX) is trying to capture demand from Japanese ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/European-Energy-Exchange-lists-Asia-LNG-futures-eyeing-Japan-demand
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Kishida deserves credit for passage of Ukraine aid: U.S. diplomat: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should be given a share of the credit for U.S ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-kishida-deserves-credit-for-passage-of-ukraine-aid-u.s.-diplomat
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to sign a cooperation deal on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-Brazil-to-sign-decarbonization-deal-at-May-summit
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Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property: TOKYO -- Investors remain bullish about Japan's property market this year ...
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Investors loved weak yen boosting shares until it went too far: Concern is growing that the currency is becoming a liability for Japan’s economy and stocks.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/economy/weak-yen-concern-japan-economy/
Rugby: 3-time World Cup scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka to retire at season-end - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2g/00m/0sp/063000c
Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
DP World Tour ISPS Handa Championship coming to Japan this weekend: Japanese and European golf stars will battle for the tour’s penultimate event in its Asian ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/dp-world-tour-isps-handa-championship-coming-to-japan-this-weekend
10 Books to Read After ‘Shogun’: Season two of FX’s ‘Shogun’ has yet to be announced, but you can tide yourself over in the meantime with these books (and one ...
vulture.com/article/books-like-shogun.html
Mushrooms glow in forest on Amami Oshima Island: Forest fungi on the southwestern Japanese island of Amami Oshima, transform after sunset to create a magical ...
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In Photos: Blooming wisteria flowers create curtains of purple in central Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/graphs/20240423/hpe/00m/0na/001000g/20240423hpe00m0na001000q
Japan’s Nikkei Closes above 38,000 Points as Tech Shares Soar (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240424-182090/
Norway women bring seaweed to culinary heights in Europe | kuwaittimes: Norway women bring seaweed to culinary heights in Europe - Health - In the glacial ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13487/health/norway-women-bring-seaweed-to-culinary-heights-in-europe/
He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she: Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact ...
japantoday.com/category/national/he-hippo-in-japan-zoo-turns-out-to-be-a-she
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the Pisa study. That's because of the lessons and: because of Confucius ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/005000c
The Devil's Gorge: Mapping No Man's Land in the Himalayas | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Japan companies raise 30% more capital from overseas stock offerings: TOKYO -- The amount of capital raised by Japanese companies via foreign equity ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Japan-companies-raise-30-more-capital-from-overseas-stock-offerings
Japan's Sumitomo plans $1.3bn power storage network for renewables: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. will spend 200 billion yen ($1 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Japan-s-Sumitomo-plans-1.3bn-power-storage-network-for-renewables
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Yayoi Kusama shines as female artists leave a mark in auctions: Women artists have surged in prominence on Hiscox's 2023 roster of top-selling contemporary ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2024/04/23/yayoi-kusama-shines-as-female-artists-leave-a-mark-in-auctions
Man arrested over male Japanese body parts found in Thailand: A Thai man has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the murder of a Japanese national ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-over-male-japanese-body-parts-found-in-thailand-sources
No 'East Side Story' musicals for Gen Z foreign delinquents: With the declining number of births, it goes without saying that crimes by juveniles in ...
japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/no-&
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-brainer-rugby-australia-wants-bledisloe-cup-clash-on-anzac-day-20240424-p5fm6d.html
South Korean cafe Hollys readies first Japanese outpost in Osaka: OSAKA -- South Korean cafe chain Hollys opens its first Japanese location next week in Osaka ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Food-Beverage/South-Korean-cafe-Hollys-readies-first-Japanese-outpost-in-Osaka
This ‘Japanese flair’ home went viral on Instagram. Now it’s for sale in Texas. See it
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Japan: Latest Famitsu review scores: The latest edition of premier Japanese video gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu is here and Issue 1847 contains a number of ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/25/japan-latest-famitsu-review-scores-90/
Hundreds line streets hours ahead of Scotland’s first Uniqlo opening in Edinburgh
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IN PHOTOS: What you’ll find at Nitori Philippines’ first store in BGC: Japan's largest furnishing and interior brand retailer is finally here – so get your ...
rappler.com/life-and-style/style/photos-products-nitori-philippines-bonifacio-global-city/
Subaru is bidding farewell to a fan-favorite model after 36 years: The Japanese automaker will be focusing on crossovers, and future EVs.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287994805.html
5 executives at restaurants accused of using expired meat released on bail - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250012
Over 90% of Japan's main opposition party supporters want regime change: survey - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/012000c
Video: Paper Mario Thousand Year Door Remake Japanese overview trailer: For a long while now, Nintendo has been giving some of their upcoming first-party ...
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This ‘Japanese flair’ home went viral on Instagram. Now it’s for sale in Texas. See it
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Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/music/20240425-182419/
Japan Record Tourist Numbers Are Clogging Up Kyoto's Public Transport: As more visitors head to Japan’s ancient capital, public anger is rising and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/japan-record-tourist-numbers-are-clogging-up-kyoto-s-public-transport
Japan Keeps Traders on Alert With Warnings on Yen (JPY USD) Before BOJ Meeting: Japanese officials rolled out further warnings on the yen after the currency ...
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BOJ to check effects of rate hike amid weak yen at policy meeting - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan is widely expected to leave its policy rate ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0bu/011000c
Japan: Nintendo death threats suspect charged by police: Japanese police have charged the man responsible for sending death threats to Nintendo ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/24/japan-nintendo-death-threats-suspect-charged-by-police/
'Having choice' is the point: Randstad exec on same-sex marriage, surname system in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0bu/003000c
Chugoku to promote reduced CO2 solutions at Posidonia: Chugoku Marine Paints (Hellas), the Greek distributor of the Japanese marine paint and coating ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237146/chugoku-to-promote-reduced-co2-solutions-at-posidonia/
Popular Anime, Animated TV Series Linked to North Korea by New Document Leak: Animation outsourcing is now a common practice in the industry globally.
comicbook.com/anime/news/anime-animation-north-korea-outsource/
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