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Hello Kitty at 50: The rise and rise of the kawaii character and why you see it everywhere

Even King Charles has wished Hello Kitty a happy 50th birthday

The Independent UK

North Korea confirms launch of ICBM in longest-ever ballistic missile test

Longest flight time recorded for North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile raises fears of new weapon.

Al Jazeera

“That’s So Scary”: Women Terrified By “Tight Men” Dressed In Female Bodysuits, Taking Their Photos

"He deliberately sat in crowded areas with many women, positioning his body towards them," a witness said. The post “That’s So Scary”: Women Terrified By “Tight Men” Dressed In Female Bodysuits, Taking Their Photos first appeared on Bored Panda.

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A second high court rules that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Japanese High Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Japanese high courts rule ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, signaling progress towards marriage equality in Japan.

Top News

Toyota’s hybrid success can’t make up for recalls, faulty data, and Chinese competition, as September sales slump 7.4%

The decline was especially stark in Japan, after Toyota halted production of some models owing to a faulty data scandal.

Fortune

Ghost of Tsushima didn't need to be historically accurate because it didn't "impose any ideology" and placed "top priority on entertainment value"

There's very little "imposition of culture or ideology"

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Village with ageing population erects life-sized puppets to ease loneliness

The village has a population of 60, with the last baby being born two decades ago

The Independent UK

Worries For Japan Economy After Election Shock

Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.

International Business Times

England vs New Zealand: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

All Blacks visit Twickenham in a blockbuster start to the latest Autumn Nations Series

Evening Standard

'CEO Of Supercute': Hello Kitty Turns 50

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- still making millions for her Japanese creators.

International Business Times

Japan's Nikkei rises over 1% after Big Tech stocks push Nasdaq to record high

Asian markets are mixed with Japan’s benchmark index gaining more than 1% after a rally in technology stocks propelled the Nasdaq composite to a record high

The Independent UK

What the hell is going on between rapper Kanye West and octogenarian Japanese photographer Daidō Moriyama?

In a now deleted post, Kanye West claimed that his new album artwork was shot by Moriyama. He then reposted the image but deleted the caption

Digital Camera World

Teruhiro Yanagihara's new textile for Kvadrat boasts a rhythmic design reimagining Japanese handsewing techniques

‘Ame’ designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara for Danish brand Kvadrat is its first ‘textile-to-textile’ product, made entirely of polyester recycled from fabric waste. The Japanese designer tells us more

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The Independent UK

50 Cent claims he was offered millions to appear at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally - but turned it down

‘I’m afraid of politics,’ the rapper and previous Trump supporter admitted on a new episode of ‘The Breakfast Club’ podcast

Top News

Shohei Ohtani: Hometown Hero Inspires Local Pride

Explore how Oshu City in Japan celebrates Shohei Ohtani's baseball success with tributes and admiration.

Latin Times

Elderly Residents of Shrinking Village Build Life-Size Puppets To Combat Loneliness

As the population of a small Japanese village dwindles, creative residents endeavor to mimic the companionship of children with life-size puppets.

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The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani's rural hometown honors its superstar son -- from city hall to the hair salons

Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making traditional ironware and the intense green hills and mountains that surround it

The Independent UK

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to provide stable power and reduce carbon emissions

The Independent UK

There is still no snow on Mount Fuji – first time in 130 years

Unusually warm autumn is delaying first snowfall after hottest summer on record

Golf Monthly

Toto Japan Classic Picks, Predictions And Odds

The LPGA Tour is set for its final overseas stop of the season, and some of the Golf Monthly team have picked out a few likely contenders

The Guardian - UK

Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby’s autumn series

The Springboks want a clean sweep but Australia, Argentina and New Zealand may have more modest November targets

The Guardian - UK

Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram

From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are they always a great deal?

LiveScience

7 centuries-old suits of battle armor from around the world

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of battle armor were designed to protect and impress.

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