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On a roll: bullet train food carts become Japan’s latest must-have

Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys from the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen route

The Guardian - AU

2024 Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya Motorcycle Shows: What To Expect

The 2024 motorcycle show season kicks off in March in Japan, with stops in Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya on the calendar. Here's what we know so far is coming.

RideApart

After Madrid, could Osaka be next city to grab a Formula 1 race?

Off the back of its new events in Jeddah, Miami and Las Vegas, the latest addition from 2026 shows the clear trajectory of the type of race that fits F1’s bill right now.

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Who was Godfather of avocado toast Bill Granger?

The global launch of Granger's business has seen 19 restaurants open across Sydney, London, Greater Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Seoul

Evening Standard

Japan's Hand-forged Knives A Slice Of Samurai Metallurgy

Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai.

International Business Times

Pacific Overtures review – small Sondheim is beautifully done

Co-production with Osaka company brings 1976 study of American imperialism arriving in Japan to subtle, funny life

The Guardian - UK

American teenager Lindsay Thorngren roars to surprise lead at NHK Trophy

Lindsay Thorngren, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, was the surprise leader after the women’s short program at the NHK Trophy in Osaka

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Cost-of-living crisis fuels global appetite for instant ramen

Middle-class consumers around the world – including in countries with no tradition of eating noodles – are turning to instant ramen in droves

The Guardian - AU

‘The cars’ lights flowed like a river’: Koichi Miyase’s best phone picture

The Japanese photographer finds beauty in an Osaka traffic jam

The Guardian - UK

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review - can’t keep a good man down

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name puts legendary hard man Kazuma Kiryu back in the starring role in this compelling, emotional, and relatively bite-sized spin-off.

TechRadar

Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC

Many in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers’ lack of success down to an unusual Colonel Sanders-based superstition, but it may be about to end

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s free trade deal with EU collapses as both sides accuse the other of being unwilling to compromise

EU accused of not offering enough access for Australian beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters

The Guardian - AU

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

2024 Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya Motorcycle Show Dates Officially Announced

Organizers of the 2024 Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya Motorcycle Shows in Japan have announced the official dates for all three events so you can plan ahead.

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The Guardian - UK

Costs, delays and labour shortages threaten the Osaka world expo

Japan hopes the fair in 2025 will reconnect it with the global community after Covid but calls are growing to delay or scrap the event

Wallpaper

Japanese hair art: Yumeko Yume’s retro Osaka salon

An Osaka salon is the next stop in this photographic odyssey, exploring vibrant and varied Japanese hair art

WEKU

Lexington becomes the home to the state's first Japanese company headquarters

Lexington’s government and business sectors are celebrating a first when it comes to corporate activity. The Funai Microfluidic Solutions firm has relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan.

The Times of India

Shinji Kagawa strike hands PSG defeat in Osaka

Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa proved to be the thorn in Paris Saint-Germain's side, as he led J-League side Cerezo Osaka to a 3-2 victory over the Ligue 1 champions during their Japan tour in Osaka.

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What Brendan Rodgers told Celtic star Bernabei after 'so bad' pass leads to goal

The Argentine left-back made his luck in the 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Osaka mother arrested over starving daughter for aid money

OSAKA -- The Osaka prefectural police arrested a 34-year-old woman on Tuesday on suspicion that she withheld meals from her 9-year-old daughter and caused the girl to be hospitalized with the aim of swindling mutual aid money.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Construction delays threaten to derail 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo

Key preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are on thin ice because a labor shortage and soaring prices of building materials are causing delays in the construction of national pavilions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Bread is much easier’: how Japan fell out of love with rice

The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Simple designs requested for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions

The government will ask the countries and regions participating in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo to simplify the design of their pavilions and increase construction budgets. The move comes as little progress has been made in contracts with Japanese companies for the pavilions' construction.

Bangkok Post

Casetify opens first global flagship store in Osaka

Casetify, a Hong Kong brand best known for smartphone cases and accessories, aims to open more stores with its flagship standalone in Osaka, Japan being the latest. It also happens to be the brand's first global flagship standalone store.

The Times of India

Japan get confidence boost with 4-1 win over Peru in football friendly

Following Japan's convincing 4-1 victory over Peru in a friendly match held in Osaka, head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed his satisfaction and highlighted that the win could instill confidence in his players as they prepare for the Asian Cup, which is less than seven months away.

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