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Hulu’s Shōgun is a sweeping and brutal historical epic that's like a real-life Game of Thrones

Shōgun lands on Hulu and Disney Plus on February 27 – here are our spoiler-light thoughts on its first two episodes.

TechRadar

First season of “100 Days to Indy” going international with Paramount+

The docuseries, which follows various IndyCar Series drivers in the buildup to the Indianapolis 500, will begin streaming internationally on Paramount+ on Friday, Feb. 16, with the exception of Japan, which will follow on Tuesday, April 19.

Motorsport

Japanese Court Allows Gender Change Without Sterilization Surgery

Discover the landmark ruling in Japan as a transgender man successfully changes his gender in official records without sterilization surgery for the first ...

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Field for 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur set, includes No. 1 in WAGR and two past champs

The field includes players from 18 countries and six continents.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Taylor Swift Just Dished on How Long She Has Been Working on Her New Album

"... soon we'll get to experience that together.”

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift's Japan tour projected to have 0 million impact

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is back on tour and making a 0 million impact in Japan. Fans are ecstatic as her concerts in Tokyo are completely sold out.

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Taylor Swift resumes sold-out Eras Tour, prepares for Super Bowl

Global superstar Taylor Swift kicks off her sold-out Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan after her historic Grammy win. Exciting updates on her upcoming album and Su...

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Pod of Killer Whales Escapes Drift Ice in Japan

A pod of killer whales trapped in drift ice off Japan's Hokkaido Island has apparently safely escaped, bringing relief to concerned officials and environme...

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I'm obsessed with this Panasonic TV with a built-in 4K Blu-ray player

Panasonic has launched two new TVs in Japan with 4K Blu-ray players built directly into the stands.

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Killer whales trapped in ice off northern Japan 'manage to escape'

A pod of killer whales that was trapped in drift ice off Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, prompting concern from environmental groups, has apparently safely escaped, officials said Wednesday.

Evening Standard

China's Property Bubble Bust Is Beginning To Look Like Japan's

China's slide into deflation came when Japan was snapping out of it. In the third quarter of 2023, Japan's residential property price index rose at an annual rate of 2.4%, following an even more significant rise in the previous two quarters.

International Business Times

TSMC to Build Second Fab in Japan: 6nm and 7nm Coming to Japan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Tuesday formally announced plans to build a second fab in Japan. The fab will be run by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a majority-owned TSMC subsidiary, and will make chips on 6 nm and 7 nm-class process technologies, which will make it the most advanced…

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Netflix Signs Expedia to Be Its First Global Advertising Client

Online travel company's Netflix campaign will begin in Japan this month that roll out across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and Brazil

Broadcasting & Cable

Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview

Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.

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For Annadurai, patriotism was not about national anthem but work alone, as he witnessed in Japan

DMK founder and former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai's interview reveals his intellectual calibre, economic understanding, and vision for Tamil Nadu's future.

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Taylor Swift to attend the Super Bowl to support boyfriend Kelce

Learn how to track Taylor Swift's private plane as she makes her way back to the USA from Japan in time for the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis...

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Nintendo Switch overtakes the DS to become Japan's best-selling console ever

The system has sold a total of 33.34 million units in the region

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Finance Minister Suzuki Anticipates BOJ-Government Collaboration on Inflation Target

Japan Finance Minister expects the Bank of Japan to collaborate with the government to achieve the inflation target, highlighting the importance of monetar...

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"We want to put out positive messages even when the music is its most brutal." Rising Japanese metal stars Hanabie have their sights set on world domination

Merging metalcore, EDM, nu metal and hyper-pop, Hanabie are the latest metal sensation to emerge from Japan

Evening Standard

Miss Japan gives up crown after affair with married man revealed

'I am truly sorry for the huge trouble I have caused,' she said

AAP

Tokyo governor's hydrogen innovation hopes for new deal

While rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific occupy Japan and Australia, Tokyo's governor hopes a new deal can combat another growing global challenge.

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BOJ to Reevaluate ETF Purchases After Stimulus Exit - Gov Ueda

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will assess the future of ETF buying as it plans to exit stimulus measures, according to Governor Ueda.

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Concern for orcas trapped in drift ice off Hokkaido coast in Japan

Japanese media report that pod of orcas became trapped in ice close to Rausu on Shiretoko peninsula

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Japan's Deflation-Fighting Mandate Remains Amid BOJ Policy Changes

Learn how Japan can continue its fight against deflation, even if the Bank of Japan decides to end negative interest rates, according to a government official.

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BOJ anticipates policy shift by April, aided by wage outlook

Discover how the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set for a policy shift by April, aided by positive wage outlook, leading to potential economic growth in Japan.

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