Asia
Mori Kasumi: “I Botched My Fuji TV Dream Job While They Hired a Tokyo University ‘Genius
Mori Kasumi, a freelance Japanese announcer and former TV Tokyo presenter, recently revealed that Fuji TV was her “first choice”
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Asia
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear plant in Niigata
Japan’s nuclear power industry has been rocked by a series of scandals and safety lapses in recent weeks, including revelations
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Asia
Abe’s assassin sentenced to life in prison
The gunman charged with killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, more than
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Asia
Takaichi Calls Early Election, Drawing Criticism Over Delay of Fiscal 2026 Budget
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to call an early election, a move critics say prioritizes political advantage over the
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Asia
UBTECH Secures Over 1.3 Billion Yuan in 2025 Humanoid Robot Orders as Walker Series Takes Off
In 2025, the humanoid robot industry entered an unprecedented boom, and Shenzhen-based UBTECH Robotics quickly moved to the forefront by
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Asia
Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu Arrested for Allegedly Damaging Restaurant Door in Tokyo
Kabuki actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu, whose real name is Daiki Shimizu (30), was arrested on the spot on suspicion of damaging
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Asia
Bananaman’s Himura can’t hang from the horizontal bar because “his face is turning purple” during a variety show
On the 16th, comedy duo Bananaman’s Himura Yuki (53) appeared on the Nippon Television variety show “Boiling Word 10” (every
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Asia
What makes Shiraishi Sei, the star of “Toyotomi Brothers!”, so popular?
Toyotomi Brothers!” is attracting attention for its portrayal of Hidenaga’s wife, Nao, played by Shiraishi Sei. Originally, it was
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Asia
Chinese Fashion Influencer Zhang Chun Dies at 29
Chinese fashion influencer Zhang Chun, better known online as Ni De Du Kou, has died suddenly at the age of 29. Her
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Asia
Taiga Drama Toyotomi Kyodai! Casts Daiwa Kawachi as Naomoto Ujiie
Actor Taiga Nakano stars in the new taiga drama Toyotomi Kyodai! (Sundays at 8:00 PM on NHK General and others),
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Business
Nikkei average falls due to China’s tightening of export controls
The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower today. This is likely due to China’s tightening of export controls on “dual-use” items,
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Fukui Prefectural Government Confirms Former Governor’s Sexual Harassment in Official Report
The Fukui Prefectural Government published a damning report from a special investigation committee, officially confirming that former Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto,
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Asia
China Condemns U.S. Over Maduro Capture, Says No Nation Should Act as ‘World Judge’
China has criticized what it calls unilateral actions by certain countries acting as “world judge,” following the reported capture of
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Nikkei average rises by over 1,200 yen on opening day, with semiconductor-related gains
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s first trading session of the year on January 5, the Nikkei Stock Average surged sharply,
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Asia
Japan’s ruling breakup forces Komeito rethink
Japan’s Innovation Party, or Nippon Ishin, has emerged as a new coalition partner, aligning closely with Prime Minister Takaichi’s economic,
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