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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
‘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/
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.
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 ...
ft.com/content/4ecea0a7-a5cd-40b0-8a24-b72c1c1a8996
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 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
'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/
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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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
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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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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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/
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.
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.
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
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
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/
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.
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/performing-arts/20240421-181698/
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
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 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/
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0et/061000c
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Oracle-to-spend-over-8bn-to-build-more-data-centers-in-Japan
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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/
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 ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-recalls-Prius-cars-halts-orders-due-to-faulty-door-switches
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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/
In Photos: Gorgeous sightseeing train dubbed 'moving suites' unveiled in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/graphs/20240422/hpe/00m/0na/001000g/20240422hpe00m0na001000q
One dead, seven missing in Japan after helicopters crash: One person has died and seven others were missing after an incident involving two Japanese military ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0421/1444770-japan/
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.
Before Murakami’s English release, try him in Japanese one more time: An English version of 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' won't come out till the fall ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/19/language/how-to-read-haruki-murakami-in-japanese/
Beyond red and black: Survey finds Japan school backpack color trends changing - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0bu/013000c
‘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/
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240418-181087/
Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240416-180716/
World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japan: A major Japanese hygiene products maker began selling the world's first ...
japantoday.com/category/business/world&
MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands, leaving seven missing: The apparent crashes during nighttime training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean left seven ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/21/japan/politics/izu-msdf-helicopter-crash/
Fake Ads for Investment Scams “Endorsed” by Businesspeople Run Rampant on Social Media
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181676/
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
McDonald’s Japan releases pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series: Recent years have seen a revival in all things retro, and in Japan that means ...
japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/mcdonald%E28099s-japan-releases-pancake-pie-for-new-retro-kissaten-coffeeshop-series-1
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/
25-yr-old man arrested over finding of 2 burnt bodies north of Tokyo - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0na/054000c
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
Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/14/aging-japan-business-chiefs-continues/
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/
Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20240415-180447/
Game Planet | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3026002/
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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Japan's Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began: A city known for the 1972 Winter Olympics and hosting one of the country's biggest snow festivals saw ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/sapporo-posts-earliest-summer-day/
Japan's Hakuba resort tries to avoid skiing into Niseko's rut: NAGANO, Japan -- Hakuba, a resort village in Nagano prefecture, is booming. In the village ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japan-s-Hakuba-resort-tries-to-avoid-skiing-into-Niseko-s-rut
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
On Himalayan hillsides grows Japan’s cold, hard cash: One of the poorest pockets of Asia supplies a primary ingredient for the economy in one of the richest.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/asia/nepal-japan-yen-argeli.html
Quick Glance: Japanese Currency Cultivated from Himalayan Shrubs
- A shrub in Nepal supplies material for Asia's financial system.
- Argeli plant in Nepal was commonly used for firewood or fencing before Japan's currency involvement.
- Japan prints money on unique paper, not locally available, to meet the demand for fresh yen notes, benefiting Mr. Sherpa and neighbors.
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
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing (Update 2)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240421-181622/
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/
Japan Feb core machinery orders +7.7% mth/mth: Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-feb-core-machinery-orders-77-mthmth-2024-04-14/
Soros fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as George Soros's Soros ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
Beyonce shocks fans as she takes public transport with husband Jay-Z: Beyonce gave her 319million followers a rare look into her private life as she documented ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/beyonce-shocks-fans-japan-trip-32633373
As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump: An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy ...
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Quick Glance: Foreign Leaders Push for US Ukraine Aid, Republicans Turn to Trump
- An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain, and Italy, have visited Washington in recent months, urging congressional Republicans to approve more military aid for Ukraine.
- However, former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump might hold a different stance that these lawmakers could listen to.
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on lawmakers to overcome 'self-doubt' about the country's role on the world stage, warning that Ukraine's hopes would collapse without US support.
- The visits of foreign leaders to Washington reflect deep anxieties, especially in Europe, about how long Ukraine can hold on without significant new help from Washington.
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
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
Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan to reach 90% of pre-COVID level - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2g/00m/0na/006000c
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
Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180934/
Mongolian woman joins volunteer firefighting squad in Japan city - The Mainichi: IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka -- A Mongolian woman who works as an international relations ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
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/
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