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What 2024’s ‘Shōgun’ Does That 1980’s Did Not

Characters speak Japanese, and creator says subtitles bring viewers closer to them

Broadcasting & Cable

"Shōgun" is what a TV epic looks like

By focusing its narrative on the Japanese perspective, this epic FX series reimagines a work of historical fiction

Salon

Optical Transport Market Declined 6 Percent in Q4 2023

North America, Europe, and Japan led the decline according to Dell’Oro Group

TV Tech

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Shōgun episode 1 recap: survival in a foreign land

In Shōgun episode 1, a shipwreck brings a foreign stranger to Japan, while tensions among the ruling leaders grows.

WhatToWatch

Japan Launches Film And TV Production Funding Incentive Scheme

Japan's new location incentive scheme offers funding for film and TV production, aiming to boost the Japanese content industry and global appeal of Japanes...

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'Shogun' Revival: Epic TV Series Balances Grandeur And Intimacy

Explore the upcoming FX series 'Shogun,' a tale of cultural exchange and historical drama set in feudal Japan, promising a compelling narrative with intric...

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FX's 'Shogun' Series Brings Edo-Era Japan To Life!

Experience the captivating world of 1600s Japan in FX's 'Shogun' series, filled with power struggles and historical intrigue.

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De Minaur gets Acapulco defence underway in style

Alex de Minaur has got his ATP Tour title defence in Acapulco off to the perfect start, dropping just three games in routing Japan's Taro Daniel.

AAP

‘Part-timer terrorists’: what’s behind Japan’s social media trend of employees undermining businesses

A spate of egregious incidents has put rogue workers under the spotlight – but companies in Japan are fighting back

The Guardian - AU

Shōgun review – a mesmerising epic that goes big on the gore

Strap yourself in for a wild adventure in feudal Japan. This lavish adaptation of the classic samurai novel is beautiful, intellectual fare that amply rewards your full attention. But be warned: it’s gruesome from the get-go

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Moon Lander Survives Harsh Lunar Night, Signals Earth

Japan's space agency's moon lander survives extreme lunar night, paving the way for further exploration and research.

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Japan Inflation Falls To 2% In January

Japanese consumer inflation slowed for the third straight month to 2.0 percent in January, government data showed Tuesday.

International Business Times

"Tony Iommi ain't got charisma, it's like watching a lamp post with a guitar on": in 1986 Ozzy Osbourne invited Smash Hits magazine to join him on tour in Japan. The Prince of Darkness had a lot on his mind

Ozzy Osbourne wasn't afraid to speak his mind when interviewed in Tokyo by Smash Hits magazine in the summer of 1986

Metal Hammer

SLIM lives! Japan's upside-down moon lander survives freezing lunar night, defying all expectations

After enduring two weeks in the freezing lunar night, Japan's SLIM moon lander awoke long enough to snap some new pictures and communicate with researchers on Earth.

LiveScience

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Salon

Shogun star: "We need that kind of hero"

The veteran actor on his history of playing samurai and retelling "Shogun" with an authentic Japanese perspective

Space

It's alive! JAXA's SLIM moon lander sends home new photos after surviving frigid lunar night

Japan's SLIM moon lander started working again on the lunar surface despite extreme heat conditions, the team announced Monday (Feb. 26). It even sent home new imagery.

Digital Camera World

Japanese industry expects an overall drop in digital camera shipments for 2024

CIPA expects a drop in global digital camera sales for 2024 but insists it is a growing market

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are up +0.11%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.16% this morning as market participants looked ahead to remarks from a host of Federal Reserve officials and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the week.

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Global Shares Mostly Decline, Tokyo's Nikkei Hits Record High

Global shares mostly declined, except for Tokyo's Nikkei 225 reaching a record high. Market movements in Asia varied, with Japan attracting foreign investo...

Tom’s Hardware

BenQ announces Mobiuz EX321UX, its first 144 Hz 4K Mini LED monitor

BenQ announces its first 4K Mini LED display to release to Japanese customers in May 2024.

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Japan's Moon Lander Survives Harsh Lunar Conditions

Japan's moon lander, SLIM, survives second lunar night, collects geological data, and prepares for analysis, showcasing technological resilience.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are down -0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are up +0.01% this morning as market participants looked ahead to remarks from a host of Federal Reserve officials and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the week.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Speak

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are down -0.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH24) are down -0.07% this morning as market participants looked ahead to remarks from a host of Federal Reserve officials and the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge later in the week.

TechRadar

You've never seen a Samurai story like this: FX's Shōgun is beautifully brilliant

This stunning saga of war, passion and power in 1600 feudal Japan is a must-see on Disney+

Golf Monthly

Greg Norman Confirms Hideki Matsuyama Was LIV Golf Target

The LIV Golf CEO confirmed that he had been trying to sign Hideki Matsuyama and even congratulated him after the Japanese star's latest PGA Tour victory

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