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Inside Japanese 'host clubs', where young men flirt for money

Authorities in Japan have been raiding "host bars" since the start of the year. These are clubs whose male employees trick women into spending large sums of money to drink and spend time in their company. Victims, who believe they're in love with their host, are left with massive debts,…

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“A special guitar that features art by world-renowned artists”: Fender Japan’s latest Art Canvas creations bring an iconic Japanese art landscape print series from the 1800s to the Esquire

The three models celebrate the first anniversary of Fender's flagship Tokyo store, and each boasts a piece from legendary Japanese artist Hokusai's famed Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series

Guitar World

9 swimmers to watch at U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium

You'll definitely want to watch these swimmers compete for a spot on the 2024 Paris Olympics team.

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A Tokyo developer will demolish a building for spoiling the view. Why doesn’t Britain care about beauty?

Politicians and planners are allowing the Thames to become an urban canyon – greed always seems to win out, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Volleyballers to dig for gold in shadow of Eiffel Tower

Tokyo medallists Taquila Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, plus Zachery Schubert and Thomas Hodges will compete in beach volleyball at the Paris Games.

AAP

Mike Brosseau Enjoys Family Vacation In Tokyo With Wife

MLB player Mike Brosseau shares heartwarming vacation moments from Tokyo, emphasizing family bonds and work-life balance.

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Georgia Mae Fenton ready to use Tokyo hurt as inspiration for Paris Olympics

Fenton was named on Thursday in the five-strong women’s team for next month’s Games.

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PC Factory Worker amusement center opens in Japan — kids learn PC DIY with 'real CPU, memory, graphics card'

Kids in Japan are set for a real treat later this month as a PC-building amusement center attraction opens at Kidzania Tokyo. From June 26, lucky children will be able to experience the daily work of a ‘PC Factory Worker,’ and assemble a computer, before attempting a first boot.

Tom’s Hardware

“Combines the skills of the finest craftsmen and the traditions cultivated by Fender”: Fender celebrates the first anniversary of its flagship Tokyo store with an unprecedented Strat – and it’s made using an ancient Japanese coating

No, it's not your standard black Strat – this was created using an ancient Japanese finishing technique, which has lead to a never-before-seen Strat aesthetic

Guitar World

Tiffany Wonder in Tokyo is ‘intimate, cinematic and refined’

‘Tiffany Wonder’, an exhibition at Tokyo Node Gallery, is a sparkling journey through the history of Tiffany & Co, designed by architects OMA

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David Smith named in boccia squad for Paralympics along with Claire Taggart

Sporting a distinctive red and blue mohawk, Smith retained his individual BC1 title at the rescheduled Tokyo Games three years ago.

The Independent UK

Peak Japan: why foreign tourists are going mad for Mount Fuji

A developer in Japan just built a 10-storey apartment block in Tokyo but then decided to tear it down. What is going on?

The Guardian - AU

Batten, Blevins to lead MTB team at Olympic Games, USA Cycling reveals selection

Blunk, Amos to make Olympic debuts on the four-rider team for mountain biking events in Paris

Cycling News

TV tonight: the woman who survived her husband’s parachute murder plot

Victoria Cilliers tells her astonishing story. Plus: series two of Tokyo Vice bows out with a plan to bring down Tozawa. Here’s what to watch this evening

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International Business Times

Tourists Get Taste Of Old Japan At Hidden 'Snack Bars'

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.

TechRadar

Max cancels Tokyo Vice, and fans of the highly-rated crime series aren't happy

Max’s decision to cancel Tokyo Vice comes just days after the service’s recent subscription price hike.

The Guardian - AU

Quiet confidence as Australia’s swimmers bid to make history at Olympics

The Dolphins came close to beating the Americans in Tokyo and belief is building that they can one better in Paris

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Japan's birth rate hits record low, Tokyo introduces govt dating app to boost marriage rates

Japan faces a daunting demographic challenge as its birth rate plunges to an unprecedented low, prompting governmental initiatives to reverse the trend, including the rollout of a state-backed dating app. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tokyo’s government plays matchmaker with new dating app to reverse its plunging birth rate

The app will have strict prerequisites to help fight scams and misrepresentation.

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Tokyo City Hall Initiative Aims To Create Couples

Tokyo City Hall's 'Tokyo Futari Story' initiative tackles rising singlehood in Japan through a dating app and events.

International Business Times

Meditation And AI As Paris Olympics Embraces 'Mindfulness'

Three years after gymnastics superstar Simone Biles put the mental health of athletes centre stage at the Tokyo Olympics, this year's Paris Games will demonstrate how greater awareness has translated into better care and support.

The Independent UK

Helen Glover hopes Paris 2024 will be more like her experience in London and Rio

Glover won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016, before narrowly missing out on the podium in Tokyo at her first Games as a mother.

International Business Times

Tokyo Govt To Launch Dating App To Boost Birth Rate

Japan's capital will launch its own dating app as early as this summer as part of government efforts to boost the plunging national birth rate, a Tokyo official said Tuesday.

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