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“Faster attack and enhanced midrange punch”: Gretsch refreshes flagship Professional Collection with 5 Japanese-built stunners – including a Broadkaster that's built for “full-spectrum sound at high volume”

Sound the dream guitar klaxon as Gretsch gives a makeover to Falcon, Tennessean and Nashville hollowbodies and positions the Broadkaster LX as a high-end semi for high-gain antics

Guitar World

Open (your wallet) wide: Australians pay more for dental care than most OECD countries

Australia ranks well when it comes to total dental care expenditure. But a closer look at the numbers reveals that trips to the dentist are a luxury many people can’t afford

The Guardian - AU

Top Fuji TV executives in Japan resign over sex scandal

Chairman and president step down to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to celebrity host.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows censored to comply with Japanese ratings, almost 1 year after an EA exec complained Stellar Blade got away with what the Dead Space remake didn't

To gore, or not to gore

GamesRadar

Top Japanese TV executives resign after misconduct claims against star presenter

Fuji Media chair and TV unit head resign amid public and advertiser outrage over broadcaster’s handling of misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

7 things to borrow from Japanese culture to never get fat

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit, the Japanese seem to have cracked the code. Their culture is rich with habits that support a balanced lifestyle, and they appear to age gracefully without the concerns of obesity that many people face today. The secret? It's not…

The Times of India

‘Am I a Cyclopian monster?’ How masked writer Uketsu went from asparagus videos to literary sensation

He gained fame in Japan posting surreal videos of meat, veg and even ears. Then he tried writing – and soon had three bestsellers in the Top 10. As one now reaches the English-speaking world, we meet the faceless phenomenon

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Japan's Fuji TV Faces Heat Over Sex Allegations

Pressure grew Monday on Fuji Television over an alleged sexual assault by a celebrity presenter, with the Japanese broadcaster set to address media as criticism mounts from advertisers and the public.

International Business Times

Sacai brings wild nostalgia to Paris Fashion Week

Sacai, Japan’s biggest fashion powerhouse, brought the wild side to Paris Fashion Week with a collection that reimagined childhood nostalgia through a lens of cutting-edge design

The Independent UK

Fujifilm to double spending on chip materials as U.S., Japan and South Korea up chip production

Fujifilm, one of a few makers of EUV photoresists, will expand capacities in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix ramp up production.

Tom’s Hardware

X Games debutant Hiroto Ogiwara makes history with first ever 2340

Japan’s Hiroto Ogiwara made an X Games debut for the ages, winning the men’s snowboarding big air gold medal while landing the first known 2340

The Guardian - US

Ghost of Yotei will build on Ghost of Tsushima with guns, a gorgeous change of scenery, and "unexpected dangers"

Big in 2025 | One of PS4's best games gets a hugely ambitious sequel

GamesRadar

I'm a Sucker for Retro Japanese Stationery — These 6 Iconic Brands Put Nippon's Cool-Kid Minimalism at Your Fingertips

From the 1900s-founded Kokuyo to the global success of MUJI, up your office aesthetic with our design-focused roundup of the best Japanese stationery

Livingetc

There's only 1 full-frame camera on 2024's mirrorless top 10 sales list. Is full frame overhyped… or are we all just broke?

The list of the most sold mirrorless in Japan for 2024 includes just one full frame camera

Digital Camera World

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The obscure SNES puzzler Nintendo originally distributed via satellite broadcast has just been released outside of Japan for the first time on Nintendo Switch Online

As Switch 2 looms, Nintendo is stuffing the Switch Online library with excellent retro gaming sicko material

GamesRadar

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japanese setting has been "very, very tricky" because Ubisoft wants to be "respectful" and "avoid telling a culture about their own culture"

Ubisoft had to "be very careful" to handle the setting "with care"

The Guardian - AU

Ange Postecoglou’s diminishing returns threaten more than just Australian pride

The Tottenham manager has broken new ground in the Premier League but if the axe does fall the blow will be felt by coaches around the globe

The Guardian - US

Naoya Inoue plots Las Vegas fight after four-round destruction of Ye Joon Kim

Undefeated Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue confirmed his plans for a spring fight in Las Vegas after Friday’s four-round destruction of Ye Joon Kim

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S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. PMI Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.21% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index scaled a fresh peak, while investors geared up for U.S. business activity data.

The Independent UK

Chinese man sentenced to death for stabbing attack near Japanese school in Shanghai

Zhou Jiasheng told court he carried out attack because he ‘no longer wanted to live’

The Independent UK

Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years

Yen soars as central bank suggests more interest rate hikes

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Chinese Man Sentenced To Death For Knife Attack In China

Chinese man sentenced to death for knife attack on Japanese woman and child in Suzhou. Incident raises concerns about anti-Japanese sentiment in China.

The Guardian - AU

Fallout from alleged sexual assault by former J-pop star marks cultural shift in Japan

More than 70 firms including Toyota and McDonald’s halt ads on Fuji TV as Masahiro Nakai retires amid assault claims

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 17-year High, Signals More

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates on Friday to their highest level in 17 years and signalled more were in the pipeline despite fears of turmoil under US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages and inflation

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level

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