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‘Hummus hunk’ faces sex assault charges alongside real-estate mogul brothers

Ohad Fisherman, a close friend of the embattled Alexander brothers, is presently in Japan on his honeymoon, his attorney said in court on Friday

The Independent UK

“Clapton’s manager says, ‘George Harrison wants you to do the tour and play all the slide parts – he doesn’t want to do it’”: When rhythm guitar hero Andy Fairweather Low was recruited by a Beatle to play slide – even though he’d never played slide before

Harrison and Fairweather Low had a mutual love for Ry Cooder’s slide guitar playing, and the Beatle convinced the Eric Clapton rhythm guitarist to develop his own slide chops for a Japanese tour

Guitar World

Next Generation Fighter Jet Joint Venture Formed By Three Companies

Three companies collaborate to develop next-gen fighter jet with cutting-edge technology for U.K., Italy, and Japan.

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UK, Italy, Japan To Develop Next-generation Fighter Jet

The UK, Italy and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.

International Business Times

UK joins Italy and Japan to develop British fighter jet to rival America’s F-35

Joint-venture hailed as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the international aerospace and defence industry

The Guardian - UK

“I was stunned and angry and told them I couldn’t even consider it”: Why Marty Friedman turned down potential Megadeth reunion in 2015

Friedman claims an insultingly low salary offer prevented Megadeth’s most legendary lineup from regrouping 10 years ago

Metal Hammer

Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know

A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government

The Independent UK

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Japan business survey shows slight improvement in outlook for manufacturers

A quarterly survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved slightly, especially in major heavy industries such as automaking, fossil fuels and machinery

The Independent UK

Like a Dragon studio RGG reveals its first new IP in 6 years: it doesn't look like Yakuza, and it's set in 1915 Japan

Project Century is the first new RGG IP since Judgment, and it looks like a huge departure for the studio

GamesRadar

Japanese Researchers Test Pioneering Drug To Regrow Teeth

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, say Japanese dentists testing a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants.

International Business Times

The Yakuza studio is making a new action game set in 1915 Japan

Project Century makes the best first impression possible.

PC Gamer

The Secret To Living To 110? Bad Record-keeping, Researcher Says

Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher.

International Business Times

President-Elect Trump To Have Private Dinner With Akie Abe

President-elect Trump to have private dinner with Akie Abe, widow of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, at Mar-a-Lago. Their close relationship continues post-as...

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Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling, Sells Fin Whale Meat

Japan resumes fin whale hunting, facing controversy and declining demand for whale meat. Conservationists oppose hunts due to past overhunting risks.

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The Independent UK

Fresh fin whale meat is sold again in Japan for the first time in decades

Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram (2.2 lbs) at auction Thursday.

Fortune

‘No time to spare’ to address Japan’s baby bust as Tokyo promises free day care to all preschoolers

It’s the second family-friendly policy out of Tokyo, following the municipal government’s decision to offer a four-day workweek to employees.

The Independent UK

Top kitchen trends to watch out for in 2025

From neutrals to Japandi style, here’s what’s set to be in fashion.

The Independent UK

Japan's Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business

Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin as its chief operating officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaround

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This 83-year-old Japanese erotic game producer playing Stalker 2 while blasting a cig is an impossibly big mood

Forget Skyrim grandma, meet Stalker grandpa.

Golf Monthly

Jinichiro Kozuma Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese LIV Golfer

Learn more about the life and career of Japanese LIV Golf League pro, Jinichiro Kozuma via the following facts...

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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Nears MLB Signing Decision

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki poised to sign with MLB team, attracting interest with impressive record and potential as a future ace.

The Independent UK

Tokyo on two wheels: Why you should experience Japan’s busiest city by bike

Away from Tokyo’s city centre crowds, Annabel Grossman slows down to discover Japan’s quiet backstreets, hipster neighbourhoods and crowd-free temples

RideApart

This Custom Harley X350 Is Proof That It Needs To Come To the US

We’ve talked about this time and time again. Today’s motorcycle industry is plagued by bikes that are too big and too expensive for many people to buy. In the past, particularly in the time of the pandemic-fueled spending spree, big and expensive bikes were seen as aspirational lifestyle symbols. But…

Autosport

Hyundai fined for breaching homologation rules at WRC Rally Japan

Hyundai has been fined €25,000 and issued a further €25,000 suspended for breaching regulations at the World Rally Championship season finale in Japan.

Barchart

S&P Futures Gain With U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending up +0.10% this morning as investors awaited the all-important U.S. inflation report for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will lower or hold interest rates next week.

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