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Oscar-nominated 'Perfect Days' Is 'Not About Toilets', Wenders Says

The movie's taciturn main character is a cleaner who ensures that a set of toilets in downtown Tokyo, designed by famous architects, are kept spotless.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Rally After Wall Street Highs

Asian markets rose Friday, supported by Wall Street and eurozone records, as traders shrugged off weak US retail sales and recession in Britain and Japan.

International Business Times

Nikkei Surges Toward All-Time High, Dollar Weakens

The Nikkei index is surging towards an all-time high, driven by strong corporate earnings and positive economic data from Japan. Meanwhile, the US dollar i...

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Japan Finance Minister Leaves Decision on Negative Rates to BOJ

Japan's finance minister defers decision on ending negative interest rates to the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The BOJ's monetary policy effectiveness is being rev...

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Facelifted Honda Grom Makes Its Way To Japan In 2024

After first appearing in Thailand at the end of 2023, the facelifted Honda Grom is now making its way to Japan in the first quarter of 2024. Here are details.

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World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream: watch Busan 2024 for FREE online, Day 4

Here's how to watch 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships live stream from anywhere in the UK, US, China, India and beyond. Free streams, schedule, dates.

TechRadar

CP+ 2024: The biggest camera event in the world is taking place next week

Here's everything you need to know about CP+ 2024 – the camera mega event taking place in Japan from February 22-25

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Global Stocks Rise as Wall Street Recovers, Oil Prices Decline

Shares rise in Europe and Asia as Wall Street bounces back. Japan and UK report economic contractions. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 closes at highest level in 34 years.

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Japan's Economy Slips Into Recession Amid Consumer Spending Decline

Discover the concerning state of Japan's economy as it enters a recession, experiencing two consecutive quarters of contraction. Higher prices and reduced ...

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Japan's space agency says it may now have clues about the origins of the moon

An unmanned lunar spacecraft has captured and transmitted data analyzing lunar rocks, an achievement that could help provide clues about the origin of the moon, a Japan space agency official said

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‘If God is in everything, that includes toilets’: Kōji Yakusho on cleaning high-art loos in Wim Wenders’ Perfect Days

The star of Tampopo, Babel and The Eel reveals how it felt to share the screen with 17 stunning Tokyo lavatories in this joyously strange, Oscar-tipped film about a cleaner

The Guardian - UK

Japan loses crown as world’s third-largest economy after it slips into recession

Fall in rank below Germany has been attributed to a weak yen and country’s ageing, shrinking population

The Guardian - AU

Japan's Economy Slides into Recession, Germany Now Third-Largest Global Economy

Japan's economy unexpectedly slips into recession, leading to Germany becoming the world's third-largest economy. Find out more about this significant econ...

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Japan's Humble 'Onigiri' Rice Balls Get Image Upgrade

Wrapped in seaweed and stuffed with delicious fillings, "onigiri" rice balls are shaking off their reputation as a cheap and uninspiring snack in Japan -- and enticing hungry converts abroad.

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Germany Overtakes Japan As Third-biggest Economy

Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place, official data showed Thursday, although India is projected to leapfrog both later this decade.

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Japan GDP Data: Yen Stays Strong at 150.00/$

Get the latest update on Japan's GDP and the performance of the yen against the dollar, with the exchange rate reaching 150.00 yen per dollar.

The Hindu

A demand that could hamper gender equality

If the government ratifies ‘special status’ for menstruating women, it validates the social stigma around menstruation

Tom’s Hardware

Lost Japan-exclusive Satellaview F-Zero GP 2 restored with footage and special tools

While the hunt for the original ROM files continue, the Super Famicom Satellaview's BS F-Zero GP and GP 2 have successfully been recreated as a mod for SNES F-Zero via specialized tools and archival footage.

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JAXA's Flagship H3 Rocket Set for Second Test Flight

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is set to conduct a second test flight of its H3 rocket, aiming to achieve improved trajectory and lower cost...

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Japan's Lunar Mission Exceeds Expectations, Studying 10 Moon Rocks

Unmanned lunar spacecraft, SLIM, captures and analyzes 10 lunar rocks, providing insights into the origin of the moon. Japan's first lunar mission.

The Guardian - UK

‘You like interior design? Marry me!’ From Sweden to Brazil, what does Love Is Blind say about a country’s mating habits?

The Americans prized ambition. The Brazilians bayed like wolves. And the Japanese were too uptight. As Sweden joins the dating game franchise, what does the hit TV show tell us about global romance?

International Business Times

Sony Hikes Profit Forecast But Says PS5 Sales To Slow

Japan's Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday but trimmed its PlayStation 5 unit's sales target, with the flagship console currently in its fourth year on the market.

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2024 Yamaha Vino Gets Three Charming Colorways In Japan

In Japan, Yamaha has given the 2024 Vino 50 three new colorways consisting of Fighting Red, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, and Puco Blue.

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s Noto earthquake: thousands of survivors struggle as accusations of neglect grow

The lives of 14,000 people affected by the New Year’s day disaster remain in limbo, living in evacuation shelters, and surviving hand to mouth

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s party leaders should heed overseas voters’ concerns

Letters: Readers react to an article by Polly Toynbee on expatriate citizens being given votes for life

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