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Seiji Ozawa, longtime conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has died at 88

The pioneering Japanese-American conductor who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly decades died Tuesday.

WEKU

Steel workers in Japan demand record pay hikes in talks

Steel workers in Japan are demanding record pay increases during their spring negotiations, reflecting the strong economy and tight labor market in the cou...

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Hong Kong falters, Japan soars in global markets

Discover the latest market updates from Europe, where Hong Kong experiences a downturn while Japan sees strong growth. Stay informed with our insightful an...

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Japanese Conductor Seiji Ozawa Dies at 88

Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, renowned for his 30-year tenure as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has passed away at the age of 88.

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Magic Touch: Japan's Star Conductor Seiji Ozawa

Two broken fingers in a rugby match changed everything for Seiji Ozawa, the celebrated Japanese conductor who blazed a trail in classical music, connecting Eastern traditions with the West.

International Business Times

Japan win a platform for world honour for Aussie diver

Australian Cassiel Rousseau says it was an unexpected surprise to be named the 2023 World Aquatics Diving Athlete of the Year.

AAP

Lionel Messi Plays In Japan Friendly After Snubbing Hong Kong, Ignites Political Conflict

Snubbed fans in Hong Kong are questioning whether Messi was really injured when he failed to play last Sunday.

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Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming

Japan’s Nikkei is at a 34-high as a cheap yen and corporate governance reforms lure international investors.

Al Jazeera

Senators ask CEOs why their drugs cost so much more in the U.S.

The Senate HELP committee questioned pharmaceutical CEOs about how much more Americans pay for the same drugs sold for less in Canada, Japan and Europe.

WEKU

Best ramen bowl sets to shop in 2024 to eat the Japanese way at home

Ramen love with these authentic, ceramic sets

Evening Standard

Assassin's Creed Red, Ubisoft's open-world RPG set in Japan, is set to launch by March 2025

Time to go to the "feudal Japan universe"

GamesRadar

Netflix’s House of Ninjas looks like the next Cobra Kai in fast-paced new trailer

What if ninjas were still hiding out in modern Japan? Netflix's House of Ninjas trailer has the answer.

TechRadar

Orcas trapped in sea ice near Japan now freed

Discover how a pod of 10 orcas trapped by sea ice near Japan's northern island have been set free, as the ice has finally loosened, allowing them to escape.

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Orcas Struggling To Breathe After Getting Stuck In Ice Sheets Luckily Manage To Escape

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are not really whales but belong to the dolphin family.

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Al Jazeera

North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low

Relations have deteriorated as Pyongyang ramps up weapons development and Seoul bolsters ties with US, Japan.

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Lionel Messi: outcry in China and Hong Kong after star returns from injury in time for Japan match

Hong Kong fans need answers over missed fixture, government says, amid online furore over Inter Miami tour

Guitar World

“I felt like I’d stumbled upon this magical sound radiating off people’s turntables… my Strat and Gretsch together had this sound of one guitar, even when it was two”: As Randy Bachman prepares to part with his guitar collection, he’s still burning bright

The 80-year-old Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive pioneer is hitting the road with extra energy after hearing remastered live recordings: “We were on fire! We went to Japan and played as good as Led Zeppelin”

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Semiconductor Stock February Watchlist

The semiconductor industry is well-positioned for long-term growth due to the surging demand driven by its expanding applications across diverse industries. Therefore, it could be wise to add semiconductor stocks Trio-Tech International (TRT), Nikon (NINOY), and Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) to one’s watchlist. Read more.

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Total Film

Shogun review: Game of Thrones, if Game of Thrones was set in feudal Japan

PC Gamer

This month's PC Game Pass highlights have a distinctly Japanese theme

In hindsight, 'Pokémon with guns' always had the potential to be a breakout hit, and it's the star of February's lineup.

Evening Standard

Shogun on Disney+ review: this bloody tale of power games in 16th century Japan is prestige drama writ large

Lush locations and superb performances, this thrillingly realises James Clavell’s bestseller for the screen

TechRadar

Hulu’s Shōgun is a sweeping and brutal historical epic that's like a real-life Game of Thrones

Shōgun lands on Hulu and Disney Plus on February 27 – here are our spoiler-light thoughts on its first two episodes.

Motorsport

First season of “100 Days to Indy” going international with Paramount+

The docuseries, which follows various IndyCar Series drivers in the buildup to the Indianapolis 500, will begin streaming internationally on Paramount+ on Friday, Feb. 16, with the exception of Japan, which will follow on Tuesday, April 19.

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Japanese Court Allows Gender Change Without Sterilization Surgery

Discover the landmark ruling in Japan as a transgender man successfully changes his gender in official records without sterilization surgery for the first ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Field for 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur set, includes No. 1 in WAGR and two past champs

The field includes players from 18 countries and six continents.

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