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Sho-what? Japan Celebrates Little Heard-of Emmys Winner

Japan celebrated on Monday the record-breaking Emmy Awards triumph of "Shogun", although many confessed not having watched the series about the country's warring dynasties in the feudal era.

International Business Times

Japan celebrates historic Emmy win for samurai series Shogun: ‘You did it’

Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series ‘Shogun’ won a record 18 Emmys

The Independent UK

Richard Gadd wins big for Baby Reindeer at the 2024 Emmys alongside Shogun and The Bear

Any questions as to whether controversy would rock Richard Gadd’s Netflix smash were firmly put to bed at the Emmy Awards. Meanwhile, Japan-set drama ‘Shogun’ shattered single-season records

The Independent UK

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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant

Japanese spurge is an ideal option if you are looking to add greenery to tricky areas of the yard

Homes & Gardens

Japan’s elderly population rises to record 36.25 million

Japanese aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data shows.

Al Jazeera

'Shogun' Toasts Emmys Record As 'The Bear' And 'Baby Reindeer' Shine

Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" celebrated breaking all-time records at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "The Bear" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

International Business Times

Anna Sawai Wins First Emmy For 'Shogun' Lead Role

Anna Sawai's historic Emmy win for 'Shogun' showcases talent and dedication in authentic Japanese storytelling.

Top News

'Shogun' Set To Shine At Emmys

Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history Sunday at the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, where the stars began to walk the red carpet.

International Business Times

Shogun: How an Englishman from Kent made an extraordinary journey to become the first western samurai

The new FX/Disney+ series, adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, is the most-nominated show at this year’s Emmy Awards. As Kevin E G Perry writes, both the book and show take inspiration from the remarkable true story of William Adams, the first Englishman to set foot in Japan

The Independent UK

'I’m So Happy You Are Here': discover the work of Japanese women photographers

Subtitled ‘Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now’, this new monograph from Aperture is a fascinating insight into a critically overlooked body of work

Wallpaper

What’s causing China’s economic downturn and what does it mean for Australia?

Oversupply and deflation are spooking markets, while falling demand for coal and iron ore threatens to further hamper anaemic Australian growth

The Guardian - AU

Inside Japan’s biggest prison: home to yakuza… and hundreds of old men

More than one in five prisoners in Fuchū jail is 65 or over – and younger inmates get care qualifications to look after them

The Guardian - UK

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Azerbaijan GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

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The 'reverse' localization of PC classic MechWarrior shows just how far ahead Japanese PC tech was in the early '90s

When Western games were localized in Japan, the resulting reimagined ports often had their own unique flair.

RideApart

Suzuki Katana Gets Bold New Colors, Little Else

Suzuki showcased two new colors of the Katana for the 2025 model year in Japan—Pearl Vigor Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver.

RideApart

The Honda GB350C Finally Gets A Release Date, As Well as Pricing

Since its introduction, the Honda H'Ness CB350 and GB350 family has turned the heads and hearts of fans around the world. Now the GB350C adds even more style.

Space

Japan's ispace will launch its 2nd lunar lander to the moon in December

Japanese company ispace plans to launch Mission 2, its second shot at landing on the moon, this December on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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Stock Index Futures Inch Higher as Investors Mull Size of Fed Rate Cut, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.23%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.08% this morning, while Treasury yields slumped after fresh U.S. economic data left investors uncertain about the size of an anticipated interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

International Business Times

Hearts, Tails And Blubber At Japan Fin Whale Tasting

Bite-size portions of fin whale were available to sniff and taste Friday as Japan's whaling industry seeks to rekindle appetite for a traditional protein source that has fallen out of favour.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Inch Higher as Investors Mull Size of Fed Cut

International Business Times

Japan Ranks 7-Eleven Owner 'Core' Industry, Complicating Takeover

The Japanese finance ministry on Friday designated the parent company of 7-Eleven a "core" industry, a move that could make a takeover by Canadian rival Couche-Tard more difficult.

Al Jazeera

Form, history, facts: India vs Pakistan – Asian Champions Trophy hockey

Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the sport, the tournament and the upcoming match between the South Asian hockey powerhouses.

The Independent UK

Osaka gears up for the 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago

Osaka is one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a bustling business hub than a tourist destination

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows dev says the open-world game aims to be "respectful as possible to Japanese culture, but creative choices are made on our side"

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