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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
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 ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term-4604074
‘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/
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 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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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.
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
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/
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/
'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 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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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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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/
Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Wisteria festival: Visitors admire blooming wisterias at Kameido Tenjin shrine in Tokyo during the annual wisteria festival on Friday ...
japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/wisteria-festival-1
'A little bird told me': Farmers in Japan know it's rice-planting season when a bird-like shape emerges in the melting snow on Mt. Fuji.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3108/
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 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/052000c
Chicago Med Season 9 Episode 10 Spoilers: Will Maggie Suffer The Ulitmate Heartbreak Just As She's Getting Bac
tvfanatic.com/2024/04/chicago-med-season-9-episode-10-spoilers-will-maggie-suffer-the/
Every Game of Thrones Spinoff Series in Development or Cancelled: Although Game of Thrones is now over, the future looks bright for Westeros ...
collider.com/game-of-thrones-every-spinoff-in-development-or-cancelled/
‘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/
Weakening yen affects Japanese economy: The yen continues to weaken against the dollar, falling to the 156-yen level on Friday, the lowest in nearly 34 years ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3293/
JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/xxx/20240426-182681/
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/
“Piarara”: Klagenfurt native inspires thousands of people on TikTok with Japanese content
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Femtech event in Japan speaks out on taboo health issues: A promising niche in Japan's tech industry is struggling to overcome social stigmas ― and a mess of red ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3279/
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/
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/china-asia-us-relations.html
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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Is Jay Harrington Leaving SWAT? What Happened to Deacon?: Is Jay Harrington leaving S.W.A.T.? See what happened to Deacon in Season 7.
soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/727529/jay-harrington-leaving-swat/
‘Summer House’ Recap, Season 8, Ep 10: ‘The Parent Trap’: It’s refreshing to watch Carl get clarity on his relationship with Lindsay. Read more in Vulture’s ...
vulture.com/article/summer-house-recap-season-8-episode-10-the-parent-trap.html
'9-1-1's Oliver Stark Says Season 7 Fan Response Is "A Beautiful Reminder" Of The Show's Cultural Impact
decider.com/2024/04/23/911-oliver-stark-interview-season-7-buck-bisexuality-tommy-eddie-buddie/
The Office Sequel Series Casts Domnhall Gleeson, Raises Questions About Whether This Show Should Exist
tvfanatic.com/2024/04/the-office-sequel-series-casts-domnhall-gleeson-raises-questions/
12-year-old hippo in Japan raised as a male discovered to be a female: When Gen-chan arrived at a zoo in Japan in 2017, no one questioned whether the ...
ctvnews.ca/world/12-year-old-hippo-in-japan-raised-as-a-male-discovered-to-be-a-female-1.6861895
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/
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 ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bucking-the-trend-of-historical-drama-shogun-is-an-unlikely-streaming-success-20240419-p5fl4y.html
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Casts Younger Versions of 4 Fan Favorite Characters
thewrap.com/outlander-blood-of-my-blood-cast-young-murtagh-dougal-actors/
'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 ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
'Outlander' Season 8 — Caitríona Balfe Says the Plot Is "Top Secret"
collider.com/outlander-season-8-plot-caitriona-balfe/
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
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
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/
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/
Smoke seen as ANA flight carrying about 200 people lands safely in northern Japan, public TV says
apnews.com/article/japan-ana-smoke-sapporo-landing-b86e5f14f9f59fb8fcae911fd6b65b95
'Outlander': See the Stars Behind the Scenes on Season 8: The stars are capturing some candid moments between shooting scenes on the final season.
tvinsider.com/gallery/outlander-season-8-behind-the-scenes/
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 ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3105/
Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3094/
Big Mouth Final Season Lands Release Window With New Poster: Netflix's Big Mouth is preparing to say goodbye.
comicbook.com/anime/news/big-mouth-final-season-netflix-release-window/
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.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/economy/weak-yen-concern-japan-economy/
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
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
Japan whaling industry embarks on new era with cutting-edge 'mother ship' | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3242/
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
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/
The Devil's Gorge: Mapping No Man's Land in the Himalayas | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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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 ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
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
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
5 years ago, Game of Thrones aired its last great episode. Here’s why it still holds up
digitaltrends.com/movies/game-of-thrones-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-5-year-anniversary-retrospective/
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.
Skyward Beat: DRUM TAO's 30 Years of Dreams and Creation | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: DRUM TAO, a taiko drumming group that brings its sublime sound and dynamic ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3025062/
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
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
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.
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/
Another hot summer coming, people urged to take heatstroke measures: Record high temperatures have been reported across Japan. Temperatures in the prefectures of ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3285/
'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/
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
Japan MSDF helicopters crash: What we know: Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying eight crew members, crashed during nighttime training ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3271/
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.
TV’s Worst Series Finales of All Time, Ranked: TVLine has ranked 25 of television's worst series finales of all time — which show came in at No. 1?
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Volunteers offer cleanup help to quake survivors: Volunteers with a disaster-relief center in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, have been interviewing survivors ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3287/
Eliza Scidmore: The woman behind Washington's cherry trees: Every spring, more than a million people visit Washington DC to marvel at the canopy of pink and ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3255/
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/
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
Yen plunge chills Japan education: The yen dropped to its lowest level against the dollar in 34 years last week, and the impact is affecting more and more of ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3281/
Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
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