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30 Global Traditions To Make You Wonder Why We Don’t Do Them Everywhere

Someone asked “What cultural tradition from your country do you think the world should adopt?” and people shared their favorite examples. The post 30 Global Traditions To Make You Wonder Why We Don’t Do Them Everywhere first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Jeans Street: Japan’s denim Mecca is drawing in cowboys and hipsters alike

The area, including a street named Jeans Street, draws about 100,000 visitors a year

The Independent UK

China's Xi Congratulates New Japan PM Ishiba

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, state media reported Wednesday, the day after he took office in Tokyo.

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Masters won't tempt Phoenix out of rise to pro ranks

Phoenix Campbell will turn professional regardless of the opportunities on offer to the winner of this week's Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan.

AAP

New Greenland Hearing For Anti-whaling Activist Watson

A Greenland court will decide Wednesday whether to keep anti-whaling activist Paul Watson in custody pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

International Business Times

Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic end Olympic contracts

The International Olympic Committee’s three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone — are terminating their contracts

The Independent UK

'Secret teachings' about ritual Samurai beheading revealed in newly translated Japanese texts

Four newly translated Japanese texts describe how ritual samurai beheadings were supposed to take place during the Edo period and later.

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Looks Delicious! review: a mind-boggling banquet of replica Japanese food

This mouthwatering show celebrates Japan’s fine art of creating delectable duplicates – the work of craftspeople since the 1920s, all intended to tempt customers into restaurants

The Guardian - UK

Sony restricts PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders in Japan to PSN accounts with 30 hours of activity

PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition preorders in Japan have been restricted in an attempt to battle scalpers.

TechRadar

‘Iyashikei’ healing manga comforts readers with attention to small joys

Iyashikei is a Japanese genre that, according to Japanese studies scholar Paul Roquet, tells stories that are designed to comfort and heal weary readers by creating an aesthetic of calm. In order to achieve this, as Roquet articulates, these stories are presented as tales with little or no plot conflict.

The Conversation

Google showcases bizarre double-sided Japanese keyboard, which it won't sell — the keyboard uses a Möbius strip as its foundation

Google Japan announced a new keyboard design that addresses the “big problem” of keyboards only having keys on one side.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have…

France 24

Sony has a different approach to combatting 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro scalpers in Japan, imposing a strict set of purchase requirements that must be met

That's one way to handle them

GamesRadar

Stock Index Futures Mixed Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report and Fed Speak, Nike Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.13%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.06% this morning as investors awaited the latest reading on U.S. job openings, comments from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from the world’s largest shoemaker Nike.

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Oscars selection debate: Is India missing opportunities on the world stage?

India’s road to the Oscars has often been riddled with controversy and debate. The Film Federation of India (FFI), responsible for selecting India’s official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, has faced widespread criticism over its choices, often accused of 'missing opportunities' to showcase…

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Resigns, Shigeru Ishiba Successor

Fumio Kishida resigns as Prime Minister of Japan, paving the way for Shigeru Ishiba to lead with a focus on diplomacy and security initiatives.

International Business Times

With Bulging In-tray, Ishiba To Become Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba was set Tuesday to become Japanese prime minister, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.

The Times of India

Coffee trends to watch: What’s brewing in 2024?

The scent of rain and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee are among the most authentic fragrances that often evoke memories of comfort and joy. Approximately 12-13% of the global population consumes coffee, a beverage deeply ingrained in the cultural milieu of many nations, including China, Korea, and Japan, where…

The Independent UK

Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth

Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, according to a closely watched survey called “tankan.”

The Independent UK

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office

The Conversation

Seven Samurai at 70: the greatest action film of all time

Directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, 1954’s Seven Samurai (七人の侍, Shichinin no Samurai), is a technical and creative watershed of the action genre and world cinema.

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