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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.
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/
'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
‘XO, Kitty’ Adds 3 To Season 2 Cast As Production Begins: Netflix has expanded the Season 2 cast for To All The Boys spinoff series XO, Kitty ...
deadline.com/2024/04/xo-kitty-season-2-cast-1235895118/
Severance Season 2 Wraps Production on Apple TV+ Series: Severance Season 2 has officially wrapped production on the highly anticipated next entry in the hit ...
comingsoon.net/tv/news/1677355-severance-season-2-production-wrap-apple-tv
Netflix's One Piece Season 2 Updates Fans With Release Window: Netflix's One Piece marks one of the biggest live-action anime adaptations to date.
comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-season-2-netflix-release-window-production-na/
Quick Glance: New Updates on One Piece Season 2 on Netflix
- The anime adaptation of One Piece on Netflix is a major success.
- The series is currently being simulcasted on Netflix, with the live-action adaptation gearing up for season two.
- Production for One Piece season two is set to begin in June 2024, aiming for a release in 2025.
- Joe Tracz will be joining Matt Owens as co-showrunner and executive producer for One Piece season two.
Orla Mining: Good Upside Potential, But At A Lower Price: Orla Mining Ltd. operates as a gold producer in Mexico and has successfully started production at its ...
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Production Designer and Longtime Marvel Art Director Ray Chan Dies
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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 ...
reuters.com/sports/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-sets-hr-record-japan-born-players-2024-04-21/
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.
‘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/
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/
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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Ray Chan Dies: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Production Designer Was “Peerless,” Says Ryan Reynolds
deadline.com/2024/04/ray-chan-dead-deadpool-avengers-production-designer-1235896370/
Rebecca Ferguson and Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Mercy' Begins Production
collider.com/mercy-begins-filming-set-images/
NovaGold: Still A Chance For A Positive Long-Term Trend Reversal: NovaGold Resources Inc. explores for and develops gold mineral properties in the United States ...
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Ray Chan, Marvel Studios Art Director and Deadpool & Wolverine Production Designer, Has Died
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Quick Glance: Ray Chan, Marvel Studios Art Director and Deadpool & Wolverine Production Designer, Remembered
- Chan worked on films like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
- He was a talented collaborator and respected production designer at Marvel Studios.
- Chan contributed to various Marvel films and was involved in other notable projects as well.
- His final work was as a production designer on Deadpool & Wolverine, releasing this July.
Rebel Moon: Part 2 Was Filmed In The Same Locations As The First Film: Rebel Moon: Part Two -- The Scargiver was filmed in the same California locations as the ...
readysteadycut.com/2024/04/22/rebel-moon-part-2-was-filmed-in-the-same-locations-as-the-first-film/
Quick Glance: Rebel Moon: Zack Snyder Redefines Trilogy Format
- Zack Snyder, along with co-writer Kurt Johnstad, plans to broaden the scope of the Rebel Moon franchise to encompass a total of six films in a unique split-trilogy format.
- In an interview with Screen Rant, Johnstad discussed the creative process behind the franchise’s expansion, with detailed plans for future films already in the works.
- The decision to split the movies into two parts allows for a deeper exploration of the universe and characters, providing a rich experience for the viewers.
- While the ambitions are high, the critical success of 'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver' does not reflect this, as the film is considered Snyder's lowest-rated on Rotten Tomatoes.
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/
'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/
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...
ft.com/content/21b8a049-c752-4450-84de-5052c8632d7c
Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
The Chips Act has been surprisingly successful so far: More than halfway through its incentives spending, the US will have far greater scope to manage shocks
ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723
Toshiba weighs cutting 5,000 jobs in Japan: TOKYO -- Toshiba is considering cutting its domestic workforce by 5,000, equivalent to about 7% of the total in Japan ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Toshiba-weighs-cutting-5-000-jobs-in-Japan
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Quentin Tarantino Plans Fall Shoot For The Movie Critic, Lynne Ramsay and Walter Hill Set Next Films & More
thefilmstage.com/quentin-tarantino-plans-fall-shoot-for-the-movie-critic-lynne-ramsay-and-walter-hill-set-next-films-more/
Japan foreign tourists top 3m in March, fueling record spending boom: TOKYO -- The number of monthly visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in ...
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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/
Sheffield DocFest unveils 50 projects for 2024 MeetMarket (exclusive): New projects from Monica Lazurean-Gorgan, Michele Stevenson.
screendaily.com/news/sheffield-docfest-unveils-50-projects-for-2024-meetmarket-exclusive/5192737.article
Amy Adams Will Lead New Drama From 'Pieces of a Woman' Duo: Amy Adams will lead At the Sea from Kornel Mundruczó and Kata Wéber, the duo behind Pieces ...
collider.com/amy-adams-cast-at-the-sea-movie/
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
Halliburton: Long-Term Value In Shale Transformation: Learn about Halliburton, the leading oil service company and its competitors.
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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/
Biden Vows to Back Japan, Philippines as China Rattles Allies: President Joe Biden said he was committed to “deepening maritime and security ties” with Japan and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/biden-vows-to-back-japan-philippines-as-china-rattles-allies
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term.html
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
Chad Stahelski's 'Highlander' Will Go "Deep" Into the Franchise's Lore
collider.com/henry-cavill-highlander-lore/
Barrick Gold Stock: Is It A Buy On The Dip Ahead Of Earnings?: GOLD's geopolitical riskiness is something that investors simply have to accept if they're going ...
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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 ...
dw.com/en/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea/a-68885323
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.
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant: After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan also shut down all nuclear power plants ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/japan-nimmt-groesstes-atomkraftwerk-der-welt-wieder-in-betrieb-19655059.html
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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26 degrees in April: temperature record in Sapporo, Japan: Temperatures have been recorded in the metropolis since 1877. Now Sapporo has experienced the earliest ...
faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/26-grad-im-april-temperaturrekord-im-japanischen-sapporo-19654404.html
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
'Young Sheldon' Series Finale Cast, Photos, Release Date and More: 'Young Sheldon' has wrapped production on its series finale — and its seven-season ...
tvline.com/news/young-sheldon-series-finale-cast-release-date-photos-1235201527/
Peacemaker Season 2: James Gunn Shares Photo as Production Begins on DCU Series: Production on Peacemaker Season 2 has officially begun, with James Gunn taking ...
comingsoon.net/tv/news/1662215-peacemaker-season-2-james-gunn-shares-photo-as-production-begins-on-dcu-series
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Carlyle-leads-in-race-to-acquire-KFC-s-Japan-operator
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Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-teacher-pay-hike/
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Indonesia-awards-Jakarta-MRT-extension-project-to-Japan-s-Sojitz
On-Location LA Filming Drops 8.7% in Q1: The city and county of Los Angeles' post-strike production rebound has taken eight to 10 weeks to materialize ...
thewrap.com/los-angeles-on-location-filming-drops-q1-2024-filmla/
Clint Eastwood's Final Film Has Wrapped Post-Production: Clint Eastwood has wrapped post-production on his final film, Juror No. 2, which stars Nicholas Hoult ...
collider.com/clint-eastwood-final-film-wrapped/
Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI: Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet ...
reuters.com/technology/oracle-invest-over-8-bln-japan-cloud-computing-ai-2024-04-18/
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240420-181618/
Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens
spiegel.de/panorama/japan-fujikawaguchiko-will-touristen-mit-sichtschutz-fernhalten-a-8ebda7d7-2313-4157-be04-651ea0cd6e81
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.
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 ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/
What would Sigmund Freud have thought of Japan’s largely peaceful history?: In an exchange of letters, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud discussed human nature ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/history/war-culture-japan-manyoshu-jingu/
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/
Noah Hawley’s Production Company 26 Keys Taps Michael Garcia As President; Maddy Bilder Joins As Project Director
deadline.com/2024/04/noah-hawley-26-keys-michael-garcia-president-1235895525/
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hydrogen-japan/
Mickey Mouse Horror Film ‘Screamboat’ Gets Release Window: Screamboat, the Mickey Mouse public domain horror film, is set to hit theaters next year ...
collider.com/mickey-mouse-horror-film-screamboat-release-window/
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-family-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
Ecopetrol: Attractive Dividends Plus Upside Potential, Rating Unchanged: Ecopetrol has strong liquidity positions and a well-distributed maturity schedule ...
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Ryan Coogler's Vampire Film With Michael B. Jordan Kickstarts Production: The first photo from Ryan Coogler's new production has been revealed.
comicbook.com/horror/news/ryan-coogler-vampire-film-with-michael-b-jordan-starts-production/
FNAF 2 Movie Reveals First Production Photo of New Animatronic (Mangle?): A new image from Five Nights at Freddy's 2's development teased a scary new ...
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Quick Glance: Hint of Potential 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Sequel
- The success of Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's could signal a sequel as Jason Blum provides hints.
- Blum shared a mysterious image from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, sparking speculation about a continuation.
- While an official announcement for a 'Five Nights at Freddy's' sequel is pending, clues suggest a potential collaboration with the Creature Shop.
To Counter China in South China Sea, US Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines: US President Joe Biden is set to unveil joint military patrols and training with ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/to-counter-china-in-south-china-sea-us-ramps-up-ties-with-japan-philippines
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Lionsgate Television Signs Production Head Gary Goodman To New Multi-Year Deal: Lionsgate Television has signed Gary Goodman to a new multi-year deal to continue ...
deadline.com/2024/04/lionsgate-television-signs-production-gary-goodman-new-deal-1235892579/
30 Feature Films With Shortest Production Schedules, From ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ And ‘The Blair Witch Project’ to ‘Whiplash’
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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 ...
spiegel.de/panorama/nilpferd-maennchen-entpuppt-sich-nach-sieben-jahren-als-weibchen-a-c6cff9fd-d70d-4918-bf14-e9baf5c66e8a
‘Boy Kills World’ Producers Nthibah Pictures Talk Ambitions For Growing South Africa’s Production Sector
deadline.com/2024/04/boy-kills-world-producers-nthibah-pictures-ambitions-for-growing-south-africas-production-sector-1235896023/
Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/students-lose-interest-in-civil-service/
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/performing-arts/20240421-181698/
Lundin Gold: Impressive Cash Flows And Healthy Reserves: Lundin Gold has a clean balance sheet, is generating consistent free cash flow, and is expected to boost ...
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Oracle to spend over $8bn to build more data centers in Japan: TOKYO -- Oracle will spend a total of more than $8 billion over 10 years, starting in 2024 ...
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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.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
The Long, Long Road To Getting 'Seven Samurai' Made: The production of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai was filled with delays, rewrites ...
collider.com/seven-samurai-production/
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
Fallout's Production Designer Talks Adapting Games and Westworld Differences: We talked to Howard Cummings about his love for the Fallout games.
comicbook.com/gaming/news/fallouts-production-designer-talks-adapting-games-and-westworld-differences/
ASP Isotopes: Sorting Isotopes Could Enrich Your Portfolio: ASP Isotopes is strategically positioned to tackle several critical industrial challenges ...
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Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to faulty door switches : TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan ...
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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 ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-japan-planting-seaweed-to-meet-its-climate-goals/
US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders' summit: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-japan-strike-deals-defense-space-leaders-summit-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
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