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“Attentively crafted in Japan and exquisite in style”: Charvel expands its high-end MJ series with a trio of stunning S-styles with wenge necks and primo features

This trio of high-performance s-styles have everything going for them except a catchy name – MJ DK24 HSH 2PT W? It doesn't roll off the tongue. But looking at the spec here, we could get used to it

MusicRadar

Cyclists Using Cell Phones Now Face Jail In Japan

International Business Times

Broomstick putter leads to resurgence for Yealimi Noh, who needed only 20 putts in Japan

Noh hasn't finished outside the top 30 in her last six starts.

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Five lesser-known Godzilla films to watch before the king of monsters turns 70

Japan’s greatest monster, Godzilla, turns 70 on November 3 2024, the anniversary of the first movie to feature the character. Godzilla (1954) was a stark exercise in processing the trauma of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings, but its success inspired the longest-running film franchise in history, with 37 sequels.

The Conversation

Welcome to Japan Month

It was only coincidence that my first car was Japanese. My stepdad handed down his 1994 Toyota 4Runner in black over gray fabric, just 265,000 miles on the clock. He bought a gently used Lexus GX the day after; His first new car in a decade.

Motor1

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

Japan and the European Union have announced a security and defense partnership as they seek to step up military ties, including joint exercises and exchanges between their defense industries, amid growing tensions with China, North Korea and Russia

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield admits he did not expect to still be on England coaching team

Sinfield shelved plans to step down once the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand had been completed

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This Japanese Netflix TV show is 98% on Rotten Tomatoes – and the new series just went live

This 98% Rotten Tomatoes scoring show gets its fifth season on Netflix for this weekend.

What Hi-Fi?

Mark Cavendish: 'I'd want to stay in cycling forever'

The Tour de France star was speaking in Japan ahead of the Saitama Criterium

Cycling Weekly

‘I wanted those 828 men not to be forgotten’: the Chinese documentary raising wartime ghosts

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru – rejected earlier this week as China’s official Oscars contender – recounts a terrible and forgotten tragedy. Director Fang Li explains why, 80 years on, the story still arouses fierce passions

The Guardian - UK

Japanese ski resorts turn to snowmaking as Mt Fuji without snow in November for first time in history

With no snow on Japan's highest peak, opening day looked a little different this year

Advnture

England vs New Zealand predictions: All Blacks to dominate hosts at Twickenham?

Follow our rugby union betting tips as the England take on New Zealand on Saturday

The Independent UK

I Just Learned About These 6 Japanese Decluttering Methods — And Suddenly I Feel Like a Minimalist

These methods, explained by the experts, gave me an even deeper level of understanding of my relationship with what I own

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Asian Stocks Mostly Lower, China Markets Exceptionally Positive

Asian stocks had a mixed day with Japan's Nikkei dropping, US futures and oil prices rising, and China markets showing resilience amidst global market vola...

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'On Top Of The World': Japan Hails Ohtani Series Triumph

Shohei Ohtani's World Series triumph was given blanket media coverage in his native Japan on Friday with headlines proudly proclaiming it was just the start for their national hero.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech

Asian stocks are mostly lower, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei losing over 2% in early trading

International Business Times

Shelf-sharing Seeks To Save Bookstores In Japan

"I'm holding an illustrated book of cheeses," says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in Japan where anyone wanting to sell their tomes can rent a shelf.

The Canberra Times

'Happiness is your choice': Love, marriage and artistic freedom

Hiroe Swen is 90, and has important life lessons for young artists.

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Meet Luce: Vatican's Anime-inspired Mascot Bridging Tradition And Pop Culture For 2025 Jubilee

Aside from the 2025 Jubilee, Luce will also serve as the official mascot for the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Space

India targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 sample-return mission to moon's south pole

India is eyeing a 2028 launch for its Chandrayaan-4 moon sample-return mission, followed by an uncrewed lunar lander and rover in collaboration with Japan.

Latin Times

Social Media Users Panic After Learning Mount Fuji Is Completely Snowless In Historic First: 'We're Going to Be Dead by Next Year'

Japan's weather agency revealed that Mount Fuji has remained snowless for the longest period in 130 years, leaving social media users declaring end times.

The Conversation

Japan election: voters took aim at an untrustworthy government beset by scandal

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

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Hana Wakimoto Leads Toto Classic With Record-Breaking Round

Hana Wakimoto leads the Toto Classic in Japan with a record-tying 63, setting the stage for a competitive tournament.

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Jin Young Ko looks to extend seven-year win streak after opening 65 at Toto Japan Classic

Things are looking up for the former No. 1.

Latin Times

Asian Stocks Mostly Down After Weak Wall Street Lead

The three main US stock indices lost ground on Wednesday, and Asian investors appeared to be in a risk-averse mood ahead of a coin-toss US election and after a widely expected decision by the Bank of Japan to leave its main interest rate unchanged.

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