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'Shōgun' banked on authenticity. It became one 2024's most successful shows: Hiroyuki Sanada, lead actor and producer of FX miniseries Shōgun ...
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'She joined her family as a martyr': Relatives gathered by a tiny sandy grave in Gaza, where they had buried a baby girl, who lived just a few days after ...
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package: Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now".
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Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
reuters.com/world/us/columbia-university-faces-federal-complaint-after-arresting-anti-war-protesters-2024-04-25/
Shimane: Ancient Japanese Tatara Iron Manufacturing Method Introduced; Facility Opens in Izumo
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240427-182579/
Singaporean chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29: The up-and-coming chef owned Fleurette, a restaurant in Rangoon Road he opened in 2020.
straitstimes.com/life/food/singaporean-chef-tariq-helou-dies-suddenly-at-age-29
Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-68899601
Japanese company starts project to restore Nakagin Capsules to capsule hotel: Some famous Japanese architectural structures are getting a new chance to live on ...
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-company-starts-project-to-restore-nakagin-capsules-to-capsule-hotel
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
Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design: SYDNEY -- "Japandi," an interior design style that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Australians-cozy-up-to-Japan-influenced-Japandi-design
‘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/
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Nidec-faces-market-pressure-as-founder-rips-unfair-China-EV-war
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LIVE: Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin's family speak to media: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence: As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping ...
reuters.com/world/glitch-japans-plans-bolster-us-defence-2024-04-26/
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
Paid articlePaid 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
No limit to how low the yen will go: TOKYO - Who needs Las Vegas or Macau when betting on how low the yen can go is the best game anywhere? It’s not where ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/no-limit-to-how-low-the-yen-will-go/
Getting extremely emotional with grammar ahead of Children's Day: Certain Japanese grammatical structures can help enhance emotions in conversation and writing ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/25/language/children-japan-grammar-shikataganai-tamaranai/
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
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
japantoday.com/category/national/japanese-city-loses-residents%E28099-personal-data-which-was-on-paper-being-transported-on-a-windy-day
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/
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
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts: For the first time in over 30 years, the yen weakened beyond ¥155 per dollar ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/25/markets/yen-falls-past-155/
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Finding the right fit
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Editor-in-Chief-s-Picks/Letter-from-Nikkei-Asia-s-editor-Finding-the-right-fit
‘Shōgun’ Producer Eriko Miyagawa Did More Than Translate: As ‘Shōgun’s interpreter between cultures, producer Eriko Miyagawa had to consider everything from ...
vulture.com/article/eriko-miyagawa-shogun-translation-producer-interview.html
Yen Traders See Risk of Intervention at Highest Since Late 2022: Traders are preparing for Japanese authorities to step in and prop up the yen ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/yen-traders-see-risk-of-intervention-at-highest-since-late-2022
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Hong Kong eatery offers menu to help Japan recover from earthquake: A Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong is putting on a special menu to help the reconstruction of ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Nemophila flowers blend in with Ibaraki Pref.'s blue sky - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/009000c
BOJ stands pat, keeps accommodative financial conditions: TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan kept its policy unchanged on Friday, holding off on additional action ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Bank-of-Japan/BOJ-stands-pat-keeps-accommodative-financial-conditions
Paid articlePaid Body parts of Japanese man found in Thailand: Police believe that the man was a member of a fraud organization.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/crime-legal/japanese-man-body-parts-found-in-thailand/
Japanese race walkers slow to embrace thick-soled shoes: The key benefit of athletes wearing thick-soled shoes is that they are propelled forward by the bounce ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/25/more-sports/japanese-race-walkers-thick-sole-shoes/
Yen sinks to 158 range against dollar in New York: The yen weakened to the 158 range against the U.S. dollar in New York on Friday, falling to a fresh 34-year ...
japantoday.com/category/business/update2-yen-sinks-to-158-range-vs.-dollar-new-34-yr-low
Japanese firm says its part found on North Korean missile is fake: report: It came after a British arms watchdog found Japanese parts used in a missile launched ...
rfa.org/english/news/korea/japan-nkmissile-russia-04252024231958.html
Easy Japanese news in translation: Osaka zoo's hippo 'Gen-chan' found to be female - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2a/00m/0li/022000c
Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/music/20240425-182419/
Nigerian nabbed in Japan for drug smuggling through romance scam: Police say similar cases of romance scam victims being tricked into helping smuggle illegal ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/crime-legal/drug-smuggling-romance-scam/
Why do the Japanese love CDs?: They have not taken to streaming as keenly as the rest of the world
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/why-do-the-japanese-love-cds
Paid articlePaid New JAL chief concerned about yen’s ‘excessive’ weakness: While a weaker currency helps spur inbound tourism, it is curbing demand for overseas travel for people ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/25/companies/japan-airlines-ceo-weak-yen/
Rugby: Head coach Jones lauds Tanaka's role in changing Japan's game - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c
78-Year-Old Man's 'Symbolic' Birthday Surprise for Wife Melts Hearts: The elderly man surprised his wife with a Japanese cherry blossom tree ...
newsweek.com/elderly-couple-melt-hearts-japanese-blossom-tree-birthday-gift-1894323
Kozuma takes first round lead in LIV Golf’s return to The Grange in Adelaide: Japanese star birdied his first three holes in a bogey-free round of 9-under 63
gulfnews.com/sport/golf-in-uae/world/kozuma-takes-first-round-lead-in-liv-golfs-return-to-the-grange-in-adelaide-1.1714121634388
Serani Poji’s retro Shibuya-kei sounds find viral fame: The video game-related pop project gets a second life after online listeners rediscover chipper cuts from ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/music/serani-poji-shibuya-kei/
Japan ready to take necessary steps on yen movements: finance chief - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0bu/018000c
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 ...
vulture.com/article/hiroyuki-sanada-shogun-ending-explained-season-2.html
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.
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026: TOKYO -- Japanese legislators on Thursday began discussing a treaty to establish a management ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-U.K.-and-Italy-aim-for-next-gen-fighter-prototype-in-2026
Paid articlePaid 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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A Yomiuri Shimbun Proposal: All Hands on Deck to Address Declining Population
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240426-182617/
Over 90% of Japan's main opposition party supporters want regime change: survey - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/012000c
Your $1 bill could be worth up to $150,000. Here's how to check : Some $1 bills may be worth up to $150,000 to currency collectors. Here's how to spot one.
nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/1-dollar-bill-printing-mistake-worth-thousands-to-collectors-how-to-spot/3395620/
Tennis: Naomi Osaka registers first win of season on clay in preparation of French Open
wionews.com/sports/tennis-naomi-osaka-registers-first-win-of-season-on-clay-in-preparation-of-french-open-714821
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
How 139-year-old Hong Kong umbrella maker weathered storms from political instability to the Japanese – but not Jet Li
scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3260189/how-139-year-old-hong-kong-umbrella-maker-weathered-storms-political-instability-japanese-not-jet-li
Who Are Naomi Osaka’s Parents? Meet The Tennis Pro's Super-Supportive Mom And Dad
womenshealthmag.com/life/a37133839/naomi-osaka-parents/
2 Japanese gangster suspects in Thailand murder flee to Laos: police: Two Japanese gang members suspected of killing a Japanese man and dismembering his body in ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/2-japanese-gangster-suspects-in-thailand-murder-flee-to-laos-police
Japan startup reveals 'world's first' close-up space debris image: Japanese space company Astroscale Holdings Inc. on Friday unveiled what it calls the world's ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/27/japan-startup-reveals-world-s-first-close-up-space-debris-image-1010
基隆の市定古跡「劉銘伝隧道」 来月から自由参観の実施見送り 台湾固有種コウモリの繁殖期 - フォーカス台湾: 北部・基隆市にある市定古跡の鉄道トンネル「劉銘伝隧道」のフリー参観実施は5月1日から見送ることになった。トンネル内に生息している台湾固有種のコウモリ、タイワンカグラコウモリが出産と子育ての季節を迎えるためだ。
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Exclusive Trailer Debut for Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective, Starting May 4, Sheds Light on a Japanese Master
thefilmstage.com/exclusive-trailer-debut-for-hiroshi-shimizu-retrospective-starting-may-4-sheds-light-on-a-japanese-master/
Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers & Spies: The outsiders who shaped modern Japan: Foreigners behaving badly goes down well with audiences in Japan ...
japantoday.com/category/features/opinions/gamblers-fraudsters-dreamers-spies-the-outsiders-who-shaped-modern-japan
Fancy a borked Intel CPU for just $3.25? This Japanese Gacha machine is just for you
pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/fancy-a-borked-intel-cpu-for-just-dollar325-this-japanese-gacha-machine-is-just-for-you/
Shōgun: Why Everyone’s Watching the FX Show: When so much of the battle for TV viewership is getting audiences to watch a single screen ...
vulture.com/article/shogun-subtitles-translation-memes-success.html
Yukio Kasaya, 1972 Sapporo Olympic ski jumping champion, dies at 80 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0sp/053000c
ANA’s CEO Joins Japan Airlines in Calling for Stronger Yen: ANA Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Koji Shibata said ¥125 to the dollar is an ideal rate for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/ana-s-ceo-joins-japan-airlines-in-calling-for-stronger-yen
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on Fed Decision, U.S. Jobs Data and Weak Japanese Yen
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Japan, Saudi Arabia invite public to design 70th anniversary celebratory logo: The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for applications to design a ...
arabnews.com/node/2499121/saudi-arabia
Drop in BOJ’s Bond Holdings Gives Market Taste of Quantitative Tightening: Investors in Japanese government bonds have already had a taste of quantitative ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/drop-in-boj-s-bond-holdings-gives-market-taste-of-quantitative-tightening
Sagetsu by Tetsuya Wakuda: Why It Needs To Be On Your List: Culinary excellence is found in fresh ingredients, French techniques and traditional ...
harpersbazaararabia.com/culture/dining/sagetsu-by-tetsuya-wakuda
JPY USD: Japan Ready to Intervene With Yen Even as BOJ Meets, History Shows - Bloomberg
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/japan-is-ready-to-intervene-even-as-boj-meets-history-shows
Toyota bet big on hybrids and it's paying off: Hybrid cars helped the Japanese automaker to a record-breaking year in terms of deliveries and sales
qz.com/toyota-hybrid-cars-evs-earnings-sales-1851436769
Japanese Women Struggle to Balance Work, Finances, Family amid Sinking Birthrate
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240426-182649/
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/
GKIDS And Anime LTD Lands Multi-Territory Acquisition Of ‘The Colors Within’: GKIDS, the Academy Award®-winning producer and distributor announced a ...
deadline.com/2024/04/the-colors-within-gkids-and-anime-ltd-acquire-global-rights-ex-asia-mena-1235894430/
Weak yen could make BOJ's Ueda lean more toward hawkish stance: The yen's drop to fresh 34-year lows is likely to force the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/weak-yen-could-make-bojs-ueda-lean-more-toward-hawkish-stance
Fun Things to Do in NYC in April 2024: Looking for something to do in New York? Check out Jim Gaffigan’s comedy tour, see the mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron or catch ...
nytimes.com/article/things-to-do-in-nyc.html
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door's Remake Is Looking Picture Perfect: Five minutes of Japanese footage have us slavering to play the updated 2004 game all ...
kotaku.com/paper-mario-thousand-year-door-nintendo-footage-1851434763
BlackRock, Fidelity Intl. Call on Japanese Firms to Abolish Cross-Shareholdings: An investor group representing asset managers including BlackRock Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/investor-group-calls-for-zero-cross-shareholdings-at-japan-firms
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From the New Kodo to the ‘Lions Mane’ GMT: We Visited Grand Seiko’s Manhattan Boutique to Try on Watches
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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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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/
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