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‘Am I a Cyclopian monster?’ How masked writer Uketsu went from asparagus videos to literary sensation

He gained fame in Japan posting surreal videos of meat, veg and even ears. Then he tried writing – and soon had three bestsellers in the Top 10. As one now reaches the English-speaking world, we meet the faceless phenomenon

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Fuji TV Faces Heat Over Sex Allegations

Pressure grew Monday on Fuji Television over an alleged sexual assault by a celebrity presenter, with the Japanese broadcaster set to address media as criticism mounts from advertisers and the public.

International Business Times

Sacai brings wild nostalgia to Paris Fashion Week

Sacai, Japan’s biggest fashion powerhouse, brought the wild side to Paris Fashion Week with a collection that reimagined childhood nostalgia through a lens of cutting-edge design

The Independent UK

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Fujifilm to double spending on chip materials as U.S., Japan and South Korea up chip production

Fujifilm, one of a few makers of EUV photoresists, will expand capacities in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix ramp up production.

Tom’s Hardware

X Games debutant Hiroto Ogiwara makes history with first ever 2340

Japan’s Hiroto Ogiwara made an X Games debut for the ages, winning the men’s snowboarding big air gold medal while landing the first known 2340

The Guardian - US

Ghost of Yotei will build on Ghost of Tsushima with guns, a gorgeous change of scenery, and "unexpected dangers"

Big in 2025 | One of PS4's best games gets a hugely ambitious sequel

GamesRadar

I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips

From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery

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There's only 1 full-frame camera on 2024's mirrorless top 10 sales list. Is full frame overhyped… or are we all just broke?

The list of the most sold mirrorless in Japan for 2024 includes just one full frame camera

Digital Camera World

The obscure SNES puzzler Nintendo originally distributed via satellite broadcast has just been released outside of Japan for the first time on Nintendo Switch Online

As Switch 2 looms, Nintendo is stuffing the Switch Online library with excellent retro gaming sicko material

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japanese setting has been "very, very tricky" because Ubisoft wants to be "respectful" and "avoid telling a culture about their own culture"

Ubisoft had to "be very careful" to handle the setting "with care"

GamesRadar

Ange Postecoglou’s diminishing returns threaten more than just Australian pride

The Tottenham manager has broken new ground in the Premier League but if the axe does fall the blow will be felt by coaches around the globe

The Guardian - AU

Naoya Inoue plots Las Vegas fight after four-round destruction of Ye Joon Kim

Undefeated Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue confirmed his plans for a spring fight in Las Vegas after Friday’s four-round destruction of Ye Joon Kim

The Guardian - US

S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. PMI Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.21% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index scaled a fresh peak, while investors geared up for U.S. business activity data.

Barchart

Chinese man sentenced to death for stabbing attack near Japanese school in Shanghai

Zhou Jiasheng told court he carried out attack because he ‘no longer wanted to live’

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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years

Yen soars as central bank suggests more interest rate hikes

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Chinese Man Sentenced To Death For Knife Attack In China

Chinese man sentenced to death for knife attack on Japanese woman and child in Suzhou. Incident raises concerns about anti-Japanese sentiment in China.

The Guardian - AU

Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan

More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 17-year High, Signals More

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates on Friday to their highest level in 17 years and signalled more were in the pipeline despite fears of turmoil under US President Donald Trump.

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The Independent UK

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level

AAP

Junior star Jones falls short in double Open title shot

Out to make history, Emerson Jones has bowed out in the semi-finals of the Australian Open girls' singles and then fallen in the title match of the doubles.

International Business Times

Climate Change Cooks Up Japanese 'Cabbage Shock'

Japan's much-loved "tonkatsu" pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings.

AAP

Socceroos coach Popovic demands more from Arzani

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Daniel Arzani is a prime example of players who need to step up if Australia are to directly qualify for the World Cup.

Al Jazeera

After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech

Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Temporarily closed aquarium finds solution for lonely, ailing sunfish

An aquarium in Japan closed Dec. 1 for renovation work, much to the apparent dismay of a lone sunfish. It missed people and stopped eating.

The Guardian - UK

Can Assassin’s Creed Shadows save Ubisoft?

The historical action series has taken us to Baghdad, ancient Greece and the pyramids of Egypt. As it moves to feudal Japan, the stakes for its developer have never been higher

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