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'Secret teachings' about ritual Samurai beheading revealed in newly translated Japanese texts

Four newly translated Japanese texts describe how ritual samurai beheadings were supposed to take place during the Edo period and later.

LiveScience

Looks Delicious! review: a mind-boggling banquet of replica Japanese food

This mouthwatering show celebrates Japan’s fine art of creating delectable duplicates – the work of craftspeople since the 1920s, all intended to tempt customers into restaurants

The Guardian - UK

Sony restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to PSN accounts with 30 hours of activity

PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition preorders in Japan have been restricted in an attempt to battle scalpers.

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‘Iyashikei’ healing manga comforts readers with attention to small joys

Iyashikei is a Japanese genre that, according to Japanese studies scholar Paul Roquet, tells stories that are designed to comfort and heal weary readers by creating an aesthetic of calm. In order to achieve this, as Roquet articulates, these stories are presented as tales with little or no plot conflict.

The Conversation

Google showcases bizarre double-sided Japanese keyboard, which it won't sell — the keyboard uses a Möbius strip as its foundation

Google Japan announced a new keyboard design that addresses the “big problem” of keyboards only having keys on one side.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have…

France 24

Sony has a different approach to combatting 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro scalpers in Japan, imposing a strict set of purchase requirements that must be met

That's one way to handle them

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Stock Index Futures Mixed Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report and Fed Speak, Nike Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.13%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.06% this morning as investors awaited the latest reading on U.S. job openings, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from the world’s largest shoemaker Nike.

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Asian Shares Mixed As Japan's Nikkei Rebounds

Asian markets show mixed performance, U.S. markets hit record highs amid rate cut expectations.

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With Bulging In-tray, Ishiba To Become Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba was set Tuesday to become Japanese prime minister, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.

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The Independent UK

Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth

Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, according to a closely watched survey called “tankan.”

The Independent UK

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office

The Conversation

Seven Samurai at 70: the greatest action film of all time

Directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, 1954’s Seven Samurai (七人の侍, Shichinin no Samurai), is a technical and creative watershed of the action genre and world cinema.

Digital Camera World

Iconic Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe dies at the age of 91

Pioneer of post-war Japanese photography Eikoh Hosoe dies in his home city of Tokyo

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The Independent UK

The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government

A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a retrial last week of a 1966 quadruple murder — says the defense team is considering filing a damages suit against the government for ruining the man’s life and his mental health by keeping him in…

GamesRadar

Nintendo could be looking to take the Palworld lawsuit overseas, but 1 attorney suggests it may be harder to win in the US than in Japan

It's not clear at this point if it'll win the case in Japan, either

International Business Times

Longest-serving Death Row Prisoner Hails Acquittal 'Victory'

The world's longest-serving death row prisoner thanked his supporters for helping him achieve "complete victory" after a Japanese court last week overturned his decades-old murder conviction.

The Guardian - UK

I’ll buy my brother a flat, then I’m off to a Japanese theme park: my first week as a EuroMillions winner

After paying for the rounds after work, writer Andrzej Łukowski would set his sights on a large-scale legacy: turning his home city of Birmingham into an international tourist destination

The Independent UK

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday

International Business Times

Japan's Next PM Eyes Snap Election, Reports Say, As Stocks Sink

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

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The Samurai Sword: A Pinnacle of Craftsmanship and Cultural Legacy

The samurai sword, or katana, is a masterful representation of Japan's artistic and martial traditions, celebrated not only for its functionality but also for its deep cultural resonance. This iconic weapon encapsulates the fusion of technical skill, aesthetic beauty, and philosophical depth that defines the samurai ethos.

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