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Japan's Successful Lunar Mission: Pinpoint Landing on Moon

Japan successfully landed its lunar probe, SLIM, on the moon, albeit slightly off target. Despite a landing mishap, the mission marks a significant achieve...

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Japan's Top Forex Diplomat Monitors Market Impact of BOJ Stimulus Exit

Learn how Japan's top forex diplomat is closely monitoring the market and preparing for potential impact as the Bank of Japan considers scaling back stimul...

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Japanese Business Leaders Return to China for Cooperation Boost

Japanese business leaders are returning to China in a bid to strengthen economic ties and forge greater cooperation between the two nations. Find out more ...

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International Investors Drive Japanese Stock Market Growth

Discover how international investors are contributing to the upward trajectory of the Japanese stock market, fueling its growth and highlighting its global...

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Japanese man sentenced to death for Kyoto animation studio attack

Japanese man sentenced to death for carrying out a devastating arson attack at an animation studio, resulting in the deaths of 36 people.

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Japan's village with the oldest population is wooing young residents to survive

Some Japanese are trying to reinvigorate their country's most aged village — where two-thirds of residents are over 65.

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Man is sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36

A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder for carrying out a shocking arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan, that killed 36 people.

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Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes successful pinpoint landing, space agency says

Japan says it has received all of the data about its aircraft’s historic landing after having to power it off.

Al Jazeera

Japan's SLIM moon lander photographed on the lunar surface — on its nose (image)

A newly released photo shows SLIM, Japan's first successful moon lander, resting on the lunar surface.

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Japan Craft Made Successful Pin-point Moon Landing, Space Agency Says

Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.

International Business Times

Japan sentences man to death for Kyoto anime studio fire that killed 36

Judge says attack on renowned Kyoto Animation by Shinji Aoba, 45, ‘instantly turned the studio into hell’.

Al Jazeera

Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime studio fire which killed 36

Shinji Aoba set the studio ablaze by dousing the entrance area of the building with petrol

Evening Standard

Kyoto anime studio fire: Japanese man sentenced to death for arson attack that killed 36

Japan media reported Shinji Aoba held a grudge against the studio when he doused the entrance in petrol and set it ablaze in 2019

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'We Don't Hit Women': How Yakuza Differs From GTA

The "Yakuza" gangster series has long been seen as a Japanese "Grand Theft Auto" but Masayoshi Yokoyama, one of the main designers of the hugely successful games, dismisses any such comparison.

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From Japan To The World: How To Translate A Game

Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles.

The Guardian - AU

Women in Japan allowed to take part in ‘naked festival’ for first time

Women will take part in the hadaka matsuri in Inazawa, in which thousands of men dressed in next to nothing drive away evil spirits

International Business Times

Defendant Convicted In Japan Arson Trial, Sentencing Later: Media

A Japanese court found guilty on Thursday the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, with sentencing expected later in the day, local media reported.

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NAMM 2024: With the $3,700 Pacifica Professional, Yamaha is hoping to prove the beginner workhorse has thoroughbred potential. Can it persuade players to pay custom prices for an entry-level name?

The firm's new Japanese-made Professional and Standard Plus models are challenging perceptions of the enduringly popular Pacifica

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Palworld struggled to find a dev with shooter experience in Japan before stumbling on a self-taught hobbyist who worked at a convenience store

"I wanted someone working on Palworld to be obsessed with guns. I'm so glad that I met him."

PC Gamer

'I'm a big believer in our community': Tasty Steve on Tekken 8, the competitive scene and why you should pay more attention to South America and South Africa

And why the FGC deserves more attention.

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North Korea Destroys Reconciliation Symbol, Fires Cruise Missiles

North Korea tears down symbol of reconciliation with South Korea and fires cruise missiles, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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China's Central Bank Stimulus Boosts World Shares; Oil Prices Rise

Read about the latest measures announced by China's central bank to boost its economy and stabilize financial markets, leading to global share advances.

Digital Camera World

What's in a name? The Canon Rebel XS was literally called "Friendly" in Japan!

In Japan, the Canon Rebel XS was called the Kiss F – and the F stood for "Family" and "Friendly". Why don't we have more names like this?

Evening Standard

Club Med Kiroro Grand: a winter wonderland on Japan's Hokkaido island

Club Med's latest ski resort on Japan's Hokkaido island is heaven on earth for skiers who crave powder snow

International Business Times UK

Japan Allows Women To Take Part In 'Naked Man Festival' For The First Time

Men usually wear only a loincloth known as a fundoshi and a pair of white socks called tabi during the festivities.

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