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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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Happy Birthday, Goku And Friends: Japan's 'Dragon Ball' Turns 40
"Dragon Ball" fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.
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Japanese Manicurist Takes On Plastic Pollution, One Nail At A Time
Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto has been using Umigomi, or "sea trash," to make nail art since 2021.
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WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.
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Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa. The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said. Sony's focus includes anime, whose growth worldwide has been fueled by the spread of streaming services and greater familiarity with Japanese culture.
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Whisky 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Timeless Spirit
From beginner to expert, this whisky guide has all the info you need - from types of whisky to perfect food pairings. Get sipping like a pro!
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"Can't Believe": Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2 Earns Praise From Japanese Vlogger
Kiki Chen, who goes by chromatic charms on Instagram, expressed her appreciation for the creativity that has gone into designing the Terminal-2 (T2) of Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
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Japanese Man Avoids Daily Decisions By Sticking To Same Meals For 15 Years
The man shares that by reducing personal choices, he experiences a lighter mental load, enabling effective decision-making at work.
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Japan's 7-Eleven May Go Private To Avoid $45 Billion Foreign Buyout
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is considering going private by buying back its own shares in a bid to avoid a takeover attempt by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard.
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4 Powerful Reasons To Add Seaweed To Your Meals (And How To Make It Delicious)
Tasting seaweed dishes from East Asian cuisine isn't just an adventure for your taste buds - it's loaded with amazing health perks, too!
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Key Japan Opposition Party's Head Admits To Extra-Marital Affair
Yuichiro Tamaki, the head of the Japanese opposition party that has emerged as kingmaker as lawmakers select the next prime minister on Monday, said a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair with a model was "basically true".
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'Fictosexual' Japan Man Celebrates 6 Years Of Marriage With Virtual Wife, Admired For His Devotion
Akihiko Kondo, a Japanese man who married the fictional vocaloid character Hatsune Miku in 2018, recently celebrated his sixth anniversary with her.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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Snow Seen On Mount Fuji After Record Time Without
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, photographs shared by local authorities and residents showed, after the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes.
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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Happy Birthday, Goku And Friends: Japan's 'Dragon Ball' Turns 40
"Dragon Ball" fans on Wednesday celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, anime and video game franchise, just months after creator Akira Toriyama's unexpected death.
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Japanese Manicurist Takes On Plastic Pollution, One Nail At A Time
Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto has been using Umigomi, or "sea trash," to make nail art since 2021.
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WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.
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Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa. The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said. Sony's focus includes anime, whose growth worldwide has been fueled by the spread of streaming services and greater familiarity with Japanese culture.
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Whisky 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Timeless Spirit
From beginner to expert, this whisky guide has all the info you need - from types of whisky to perfect food pairings. Get sipping like a pro!
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"Can't Believe": Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2 Earns Praise From Japanese Vlogger
Kiki Chen, who goes by chromatic charms on Instagram, expressed her appreciation for the creativity that has gone into designing the Terminal-2 (T2) of Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
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Japanese Man Avoids Daily Decisions By Sticking To Same Meals For 15 Years
The man shares that by reducing personal choices, he experiences a lighter mental load, enabling effective decision-making at work.
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Japan's 7-Eleven May Go Private To Avoid $45 Billion Foreign Buyout
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is considering going private by buying back its own shares in a bid to avoid a takeover attempt by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard.
-
4 Powerful Reasons To Add Seaweed To Your Meals (And How To Make It Delicious)
Tasting seaweed dishes from East Asian cuisine isn't just an adventure for your taste buds - it's loaded with amazing health perks, too!
-
Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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Key Japan Opposition Party's Head Admits To Extra-Marital Affair
Yuichiro Tamaki, the head of the Japanese opposition party that has emerged as kingmaker as lawmakers select the next prime minister on Monday, said a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair with a model was "basically true".
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'Fictosexual' Japan Man Celebrates 6 Years Of Marriage With Virtual Wife, Admired For His Devotion
Akihiko Kondo, a Japanese man who married the fictional vocaloid character Hatsune Miku in 2018, recently celebrated his sixth anniversary with her.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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Snow Seen On Mount Fuji After Record Time Without
Snow has finally fallen on Mount Fuji, photographs shared by local authorities and residents showed, after the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes.
