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‘Translation changes the original meaning’: how 70s psych rockers Happy End ended the ‘Japanese rock controversy’

In 1969, Takashi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono opted to defy rock trends by singing in Japanese, not English – paving the way for ‘city pop’ and J-pop

The Guardian - UK

North Korea Says Japan PM Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has requested a summit with her brother, adding a meeting was unlikely without a policy shift by Tokyo.

International Business Times

Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on

Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of the Kent sailor William Adams

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An Aoyama House exemplifies a synergetic architect and client relationship

A client’s faith in his architect pays dividends in Aoyama House; a light-filled, effortlessly elegant Tokyo home

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15 most amazing OpenAI Sora videos I've seen so far

OpenAI Sora is a level above other AI video generators and these are some of the best clips we've seen so far.

Tom’s Guide

Tokyo's AI App Aims To Boost Marriages

New AI app in Tokyo aims to increase marriage rates by facilitating matches between individuals in Japan.

Top News

Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 8 recap: fight or flight

In Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 8, Jake and Sato must decide how to deal with the enemies, while Samantha hits another dead end.

WhatToWatch

Japan v North Korea World Cup qualifier resumes rivalry that extends beyond football

Crunch fixture taps into a complicated underlying political history, with 150,000 North Koreans living in Japan

The Guardian - AU

Fresh off his Oscar win, Godzilla has been made a police chief in Tokyo... because of course, he has

"He's smaller than I remember"

Total Film

Paris Olympics Lifts ‘Intimacy Ban,’ Seeks Massive Supply of Condoms

The 2024 Olympics will be doing away with the “intimacy ban” that was put in place in Tokyo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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International Business Times

Yen Drops, Asian Markets Mixed As Japan Hikes Interest Rates

The yen weakened and Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time in 17 years as it shifted away from its long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.

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Hotel Rakuragu is a tiny but mighty modern escape in Tokyo

Hotel Rakuragu, brought to life by Kooo Architects, lies within an 80 sq m plot in the area of Chuo-ku

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Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease

Tokyo’s plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia.

International Business Times

Biden Opposes Nippon Steel Takeover Of US Steel: Statement

President Joe Biden said on Thursday he opposed the proposed sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, in a move that could annoy Washington's close Asia-Pacific ally Tokyo.

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Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 7 recap: family or work

In Tokyo Vice season 2 episode 7, Jake and Sato make tough choices, while Katagiri's investigation suffers another setback but also finds new hope.

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Tom Wood in Tokyo: Nordic minimalism meets Japanese cool

Norwegian jewellery brand Tom Wood expands into Japan with the ‘Dean’ collection and a Tokyo Aoyama flagship store

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UPDATE! Panasonic Connect Behind Guinness World Record for Largest Projection Mapping

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building broke the record with two different shows that awe passersby.

Tom’s Guide

‘Shogun’ and ‘Tokyo Vice’ successes expose a big gap in streaming services — and it’s time to fix it

The star of both ‘Tokyo Vice’ and ‘Shogun’ aren’t the faces on the posters but Japan itself — and that calls for some much-needed emulation.

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo offers toilet tours amid flush of excitement over Wim Wenders’s Oscar hopeful

Shibuya district is offering tours of its architect-designed public facilities that feature in Perfect Days

The Hindu

India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia

India will target 30 medals in the upcoming Paris Paralympics, 11 more than the country won in the last Games in Tokyo, new PCI president Devendra Jhajharia said.

AAP

Brothers, mothers headline Games canoe sprint hopes

Three Australian paddlers will line up at their third Olympics while a pair of brothers - one a gold medallist in Tokyo - have also been selected.

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