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What drinks to pair with sushi? Pros say: Think way beyond sake

NEW YORK — Currently, many of New York City’s most sought-after reservations are at elegant, not to mention pricey, sushi counters. These omakase, or chef’s choice menus, range from minimalist, traditional Japanese style meals, where the fish is simply brushed with soy sauce, to more creative offerings with powerful garnishes…

Tribune News Service

U.S. Economic Strength and Bank Turmoil Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.56%. The dollar Friday rose moderately on stronger-than-expected U.S. economic reports. Also, signs of strong foreign demand for dollars are bullish for the greenback after the Federal Reserve facility that gives foreign central banks access to dollar funding was tapped for...

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Stocks Rally Off Morning Lows

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. After a opening up in the red, U.S. stock indexes...

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Death penalty and high conviction rates: A deep dive into Japan's criminal justice system

At 87 years old, Iwao Hakamada is on the verge of finding true freedom, more than 50 years after being sentenced to death for murders he says he did not commit. Tokyo's high court ordered a retrial this month, acknowledging that key evidence that led to his conviction had likely…

France 24

Talking Horses: T O Keynes can scupper Dettori in Dubai World Cup

Japanese challenger ready to give Oisin Murphy a first big-race success since returning from his long ban

The Guardian - UK

Kenzaburō Ōe obituary

Nobel prize-winning writer whose novels linked the personal and political in exploring fatherhood and the legacy of war in Japan

The Guardian - UK

Bank Woes Weigh on Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.53%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on...

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Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slump on Banking Sector Woes

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.90%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.57%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are falling on continued concern about the banking sector's stability. A sell-off of bank stocks in pre-market trading is leading...

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Is World War Three on the horizon?

As tensions ramp up between the West and its various adversaries, increased support for Ukraine could escalate its war with Russia into a global conflict.

The Week

US senator slams Sony's "monopoly" on Japanese games, gets slammed right back

Nintendo fans might have something to say about that

GamesRadar

Ohtani told WBC catcher to sit back and enjoy the show

NARITA, Chiba -- Before Shohei Ohtani closed out Japan's dramatic victory over the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, catcher Yuhei Nakamura went out to the mound for a talk.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ukrainian helps fellow evacuees in overcoming language barrier

Many Ukrainian refugees who fled to Japan in the wake of Russia's invasion of their country are encountering a language barrier.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kyogo doubles down on ultimate Celtic target as Japan snub now 'useless' to Parkhead icon

The Hoops hero has been on fire with 26 goals in all competitions and revealed he has been fired up by his Qatar omission.

Daily Record

Scandal-plagued Japan tech giant Toshiba gets tender offer

Scandal-embattled Japanese electronics and technology manufacturer Toshiba has accepted a $15 billion tender offer from a buyout fund made up of the nation’s major banks and companies

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Toyota Camry Axed In Japan, Will Continue Global Production: Report

Globally it still remains popular but only sold 6,000 units last year in Japan.

Windows Central

During trade talks with Japan, a U.S. senator called out PlayStation's 'monopoly,' defending Xbox

Now senators are getting involved in the big Xbox-PlayStation console war, this time as part of trade talks between the United States and Japan. Oh boy.

Irish Mirror

Latest discovery by Japanese scientists could lead the way for two men to have a baby together

“It is incredible science really isn’t it?”

The Japan News/Yomiuri

'Baseball's World Cup' attracts, delights biggest audience ever

MIAMI -- Even after Japan beat the United States in the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Tuesday night in Miami, the festivities continued outside loanDepot park. Joining the fans rooting for Samurai Japan and the U.S. team were supporters of teams that had earlier been eliminated from…

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Yu Darvish returns, acknowledges 'concern' regarding preparation

PEORIA, Ariz. — Yu Darvish returned from his time serving as the elder statesman and pitcher for a baseball team that made its country proud. He hugged his teammates, acknowledging to some that he was tired. He showed a few his gold medal.

The Independent UK

Japan's winning WBC team drops in on Prime Minister Kishida

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have had his most enjoyable day in office when Japan’s winning World Baseball Classic team paid a visit

The Guardian - UK

Whale meat on the menu as Japanese suppliers try to tempt tourists

With the domestic market in long-term decline, whalers and restaurants are working with the Japan travel bureau in a bid to win over skeptical visitors

RideApart

Electric Motorcycle Firm Energica Is Expanding Operations In Asia Pacific

Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica enters the Japanese and Australian markets through partnerships with local distributors.

Motorsport

Trulli feels more suited to Super Formula Lights than FIA F3

The son of one-time Formula 1 grand prix winner Jarno is focusing on Japan’s second-tier single-seater series for his third season in car racing after becoming a part of the Toyota-aligned TOM’S squad’s four-car line-up.

Wales Online

The important reason 'wind phone' is fixed to Welsh beauty spot

It is inspired by a Japanese idea created after an earthquake that killed thousands

The Times of India

Toshiba accepts $15 billion buyout offer from JIP, Nikkei says

TOKYO: Toshiba Corp accepted a $15.3 billion buyout offer from a Japanese consortium, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as the iconic conglomerate moved a step closer to ending a troubled chapter in its more-than-140-year history.

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