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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.
'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.
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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
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/
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/
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
Japanese companies navigate workplace revolution as job hunters get choosier: TOKYO -- For decades, Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi has worked in obscurity ...
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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
‘We want to enjoy now’: Young Japanese choose work-life balance over notoriously long office hours
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China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15244274
SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI: TOKYO -- Japanese telecom company SoftBank is investing 150 billion yen ($960 million) by ...
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Japan’s Former Premier Aso to Meet Trump as US Election Looms: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is set to meet former President Donald Trump on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
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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Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...
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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
ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/valueacts-reputation-gamble-japan-pays-off-2024-04-23/
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
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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Japan’s Nikkei Closes above 38,000 Points as Tech Shares Soar (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240424-182090/
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/
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Japanese Go League for Female Players to Debut in July
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181876/
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
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
Evil Does Not Exist is an eerie, modern-day fable by Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/evil-does-not-exist-review-ryusuke-hamaguchi/103754314
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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North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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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
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
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
Taiwanese students experience Japanese culture on visit to Kyoto Pref. high school - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0na/030000c
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub: TOKYO -- The head of New York's economic development agency is working to draw investment ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/New-York-woos-Japan-companies-to-join-Micron-in-nascent-chip-hub
Easy Japanese news in translation: Cherry trees in full bloom in northern Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/026000c
Unbalanced Information Diet: Protecting the Facts / Consumers Tricked Into Subscription Contracts Online;Dodgy Merchants Use Small Print, Confusing Language
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/social-series/20240424-182187/
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?: The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/whats-in-the-philippines-luzon-corridor/
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...
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'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam: The 25-year-old swindled three men out of ¥159 million, which she spent on a Kabukicho host she ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/crime-legal/itadaki-joshi-ruling/
U.S. military to join search for crashed Japan SDF choppers in Pacific: The U.S. military will join Japan's search and rescue efforts for seven missing ...
japantoday.com/category/national/u.s.-forces-to-join-search-for-crashed-japan-sdf-choppers-in-pacific
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
An AI star seeks to bring self-driving cars to Japan by 2030: The mind behind an AI algorithm that beat a shogi master now has his sights set on a fully ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/japan-ai-star-self-driving-car/
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
Japan issues strongest warning yet on readiness to intervene in currency market: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said last week's meeting with his U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-finance-minister-says-government-ready-act-vs-excessive-fx-moves-2024-04-23/
Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Datawatch/Japan-s-big-cities-become-magnets-for-inherited-rural-savings
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Toyota launches all-new land cruiser 250 series in Japan: Toyota Motor Corp has announced the addition of the "250" series to the Land Cruiser lineup ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-launches-all-new-land-cruiser-250-series-in-japan
Donald Keene's Japan (Pt. 56): Finding kindred spirit in Edo painter shunning seclusion policy - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0et/013000c
Japanese 'sugar baby' gets 9 years for scamming men out of ¥155 mil: A 25-year-old Japanese woman was given a nine-year prison sentence on Monday for ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/japanese-sugar-baby-gets-9-yrs-for-scamming-men-out-of-155-mil.-yen
Food wholesalers helping to meet demand for Japanese cuisine | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15211415
Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade : No longer will the world be able to count on China to be the world’s primary engine of ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4611662-the-bubble-has-burst-on-the-road-to-a-lost-chinese-economic-decade/
Tokyo stocks rise slightly before earnings season - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose slightly Tuesday as investors picked up recently battered ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0bu/035000c
The Best Restaurants in Austin: There’s plenty of barbecue and Mexican — as you’d expect — but also world-class Japanese, Korean and more. Comments welcome ...
nytimes.com/article/best-restaurants-austin.html
Families of late 'comfort women' sues Japanese gov't; 1st case in China
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Japanese “Sugar Baby” Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20240423-181927/
Akebono was the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo : The wrestler who shocked and changed Japan died in early April, aged 54
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/18/akebono-was-the-first-foreign-born-grand-champion-of-sumo
Patrol ship HMS Spey arrives in Japan: HMS Spey's current presence in Yokosuka marks a significant milestone—it is the first naval port visit facilitated ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/patrol-ship-hms-spey-arrives-in-japan/
Nanzoin and Kyushu’s great reclining Buddha: The iconic reclining Buddha, lying on its right with the head propped on an arm, is said to represent the Buddha as ...
japantoday.com/category/features/travel/nanzoin-and-kyushu%E28099s-great-reclining-buddha-1
Abe's widow to attend Taiwan presidential inauguration in May: Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will attend Taiwan ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/abe&
Leinster fans banned from drinking in seats during Champions Cup semi-final in Croke Park
independent.ie/irish-news/leinster-fans-banned-from-drinking-in-seats-during-champions-cup-semi-final-in-croke-park/a298092846.html
Japanese Feather Razor Review : Fashion writer Viv Chen reviews the Japanese Feather razor. She has been using it for three years to cut perfect at-home bangs.
nymag.com/strategist/article/japanese-feather-razor-review.html
Honda to build major EV plant in Canada: Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada, a Canadian government source familiar ...
japantoday.com/category/business/honda-to-build-major-ev-plant-in-canada-govt-source
Quick Glance: Honda's Major Investment in Electric Vehicle Factory in Ontario
- According to sources from federal and provincial government levels, Honda is planning to establish a significant new electric vehicle facility in Ontario.
- The forthcoming announcement of the agreement is expected to take place at Honda's facility in Alliston, where plans for a comprehensive project to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, and components will be revealed.
- Honda's investment in Alliston is projected to surpass the existing major projects in the electric vehicle production sector in Ontario.
- The disclosure of the agreement with Honda is seen as a significant step in the government's efforts to attract companies for establishment in Canada within the emerging electric vehicle industry.
(JPY/USD) Japanese Yen Weakens Past Key 155 Level, Adding to Intervention Risk: The yen weakened beyond 155 per dollar for the first time in more than three ...
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North Korean animators secretly worked on US and Japanese cartoons: A studio in Pyongyang was seproducing images for Amazon and HBO — and sanctions
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Nippon Life Is Steadily Buying 30-Year Japanese Government Bonds: Nippon Life Insurance Co. plans to buy super-long Japanese government bonds and will accelerate ...
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Subaru: Superb Shareholder Return, Updating For 2024 (Rating Downgrade): Subaru's (FUJHF) has performed well, beating the market with close to double the upside ...
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Good news, Galaxy Z Flip 6 will not be underpowered after all: Earlier today, you may have heard about the unusual Galaxy Z Flip 6 benchmark revealing an ...
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Thai police hunt two Japanese suspects in Bangkok murder-dismemberment case: BANGKOK: Police have launched a manhunt for two suspected Japanese gangsters ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/thai-police-hunt-two-japanese-suspects-in-bangkok-murder-dismemberment-case
Yen tumbles as markets on alert for Japan action; dollar falls after data | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15243725
Nine highly invasive plants that could become a legal problem: Invasive plant species pose a significant threat
devonlive.com/news/real-life/nine-highly-invasive-plants-could-9240594
The forgotten island where an Australian legend was killed: Damien Parer shot footage that won Australia’s first Academy Award, but few visit the site of the ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/the-forgotten-island-where-an-australian-legend-was-killed-20240423-p5flzq.html
Shōgun: What the Hit Series Gets Wrong About Japan: Shōgun is determined to foreground Japanese perspectives, but it doesn’t quite know what to make of Japan’s ...
vulture.com/article/shgun-what-the-hit-series-gets-wrong-about-japan.html
Japanese ‘sugar baby’ sent to prison for swindling men out of $1 million and selling a guide on how to do it: ‘She took advantage of feelings for her’
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Sustainable learning hub embraces timber craft old and new: BIG has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge ...
newatlas.com/architecture/bjarke-ingels-group-kansas-school/
The Law Students Who Lunched at Nobu: ‘We would just sit there and feel like we were fabulous.’ For law students, nothing was better than Nobu.
grubstreet.com/article/the-law-students-who-lunched-at-nobu.html
Cherry blossoms blooming in Canada: Here's what to know: There is a swaying sea of colour in some cities across Canada, and it's a sure sign of spring: cherry ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/cherry-blossoms-blooming-in-canada-here-s-what-to-know-1.6858185
Shohei Ohtani wants to break Dave Roberts' Dodgers home run mark: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani broke Hideki Matsui's MLB record for home runs by a Japanese-born ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-04-22/shohei-ohtani-japanese-mlb-home-run-record-hideki-matsui
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Ipswich restaurants to unite for Arlingtons Japanese event: Two Ipswich restaurants are set to unite for a themed Japanese evening at Arlingtons on Museum Street ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24272267.ipswich-restaurants-unite-arlingtons-japanese-event/
Nintendo Live is returning and coming to Sydney this year: Nintendo Australia has announced that the cancelled Nintendo Live event is returning and is coming to ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/23/nintendo-live-is-returning-and-coming-to-sydney-this-year/
Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15242623
Godzilla 1998 Was a Remake of a Totally Different Film: Godzilla fans were so incensed, they dubbed the lumbering, over-grown iguana as "fraudzilla ...
movieweb.com/godzilla-1998-remake-the-beast-from-20000-fathoms/
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