In 2025, the humanoid robot industry entered an unprecedented boom, and Shenzhen-based UBTECH Robotics quickly moved to the forefront by capturing more than 1.3 billion yuan in orders for its industrial humanoid…
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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 a building after allegedly breaking the door of a restaurant in Taito…
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 Friday at 7:56pm). He revealed that he can’t hang from a horizontal…
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 planned for Nagano Mei to play the role. Hamabe Minami plays…
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 death was confirmed by her mother following her funeral held on Monday….
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), which has just started. This time, we introduce Naomoto Ujiie, played by…
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, such as rare earth-related items, to Japan. [Video] Nikkei Stock Average…
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, 63, engaged in repeated sexual harassment against female prefectural employees. Sugimoto had…
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 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. Beijing’s statement, delivered through…
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, briefly climbing above the 51,600-ye mark — a gain of more than…