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Shōgun's Tadanobu Asano Shares What an Emmy Nomination for His Performance as Yabushige Would Mean
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US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
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How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Japan planting seaweed to meet its climate goals: On an April morning at a popular beach in Japan’s Yokohama, volunteers pluck a strand of eelgrass from a tray ...
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Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
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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 ...
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Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens
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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.
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...
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How On Earth Has Taylor Swift Not Changed This 1 Lyric?: The singer has been criticized for a problematic lyric on her "Tortured Poets Department" album — and ...
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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 ...
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Getting extremely emotional with grammar ahead of Children's Day: Certain Japanese grammatical structures can help enhance emotions in conversation and writing ...
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'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 ...
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LIVE: Indigenous people in Brazil mark 20 years in annual march to demand land, culture rights
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Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP: TOKYO -- Japan's defense-related budget for fiscal 2024 has expanded to 1.6% of gross domestic product ...
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The hangman at home | Psyche Films: Voyeuristic vignettes capture private moments behind closed doors, in this animated adaptation of a century-old poem
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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
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Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
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A woman said her tattoos got her rejected for a job, sparked debate: A heavily-tattooed creator's video sparked a debate on social media about how much of an ...
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Wisteria festival: Visitors admire blooming wisterias at Kameido Tenjin shrine in Tokyo during the annual wisteria festival on Friday ...
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Baseball: Lions' Bo Takahashi earns 1st win in Japan - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Right-hander Bo Takahashi, who as a child in Brazil idolized former Seibu ...
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Threat to media freedom: Robert Fico wants to control public broadcasting in Slovakia
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‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
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Insight or illusion?: The Sophia Club is a new international program of cultural events. Live Philosophy takes the audience on an immersive journey of ideas.
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Born in China, Zee seeks a gender-affirming life in the American Midwest | Aeon Videos
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JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
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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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“Piarara”: Klagenfurt native inspires thousands of people on TikTok with Japanese content
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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 ...
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The most streamed female Francophone artist has become a target in France’s culture wars ahead of Paris 2024
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Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia: The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the ...
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Kickboxing bosses chase samurai spirit: Oyakawa Masaaki had inner demons to slay. What better way than to punch other business executives in the head? An ...
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Doha: What to See and Do in Qatar's Rising Art Boomtown: Qatar’s capital is aiming to become a culture hub—and boost its global image—with a host of museums ...
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Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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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.
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
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'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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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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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 ...
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La construction d'une autoroute polonaise est retardée après la découverte d'un site de l'âge du bronze
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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
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I migrated to my ancestral homeland in a search for identity | Aeon Essays: I migrated to my ancestral homeland in a search for identity. It proved to be a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
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Colleges grasp for solutions to pro-Palestinian student protests: Colleges are trying everything from negotiation to mass arrests to deal with the crop of ...
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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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.
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Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the PISA study. This is due to teaching and Confucius ...
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Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
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32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
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What to Watch: Shōgun Series Finale, Dulé Hill’s Express Way and More: What to Watch on TV Tuesday: Shōgun, The Express Way With Dulé Hill, FBI, Lopez vs ...
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Ketamine bros are giving psychedelics a bad rap. That's a problem for those who need them.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...
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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.
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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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 ...
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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile into sea: Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...
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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 ...
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Música | Rotten Tomatoes: Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia ...
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Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
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TikTok has become a pseudo-shopping channel, and Gen Z has had enough: Some content creators are facing backlash for selling too many products they don't even ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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How dance taught me to embrace my deformity: In the raw style of Tanztheater, I found a way to take my poetry into the physical world and express myself ...
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Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Gorgeous sightseeing train dubbed 'moving suites' unveiled in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
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12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
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Scholarships for Luxembourg Students in Japan: A manga in one hand, chopsticks in the other: this over a tray filled with fresh sushi in a Japanese school ...
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German Beer Day: Seven reasons why it must become a World Heritage Site: April 23 is the day of German beer. This is when the Bavarian Purity Law was enacted in ...
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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 ...
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