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I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles

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Akira returns to cinemas – why the legendary anime demands a rewatch

The classic 1988 anime Akira returns to cinema screens on April 17. Set in a dystopian neo-Tokyo, it is one of the few pieces of cyberpunk manga which has translated well onto the screen. Its ultimate message is disturbing: we are no better or worse than the elites who are…

The Conversation

28 Years Later, The Most Exciting New Godzilla Sequel Brings The Kaiju Back To New York

Godzilla stomps his way from Tokyo to New York City in 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' the latest kaiju blockbuster from director Takashi Yamazaki.

Inverse

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Kanye West Labelled 'Absentee Dad' After Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Take Tokyo by Storm with Kids

Kanye West is reportedly reeling over photos of Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton holidaying in Tokyo with her children, as insiders brand him an 'absentee dad' and long‑running tensions over custody and co‑parenting flare up again.

International Business Times UK

Iconic hotels made famous by film and TV shows

From obvious scene stealers in The White Lotus to the unexpected gem in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, these properties are well worth checking into for cinephiles.

Euronews

Why Kanye West's Alleged Obsession With Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Is 'Massively Turning Off' Bianca Censori

A recent Tokyo outing involving Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton and three of Kardashian's children has prompted fresh claims about Kanye West's reaction and Bianca Censori's frustration.

International Business Times UK

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Celebrity Style: Every Red Carpet Fashion Look So Far

From cerulean Saint Laurent to Schiaparelli fringe, the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' premiere tour is a celebrity style masterclass. See every red carpet fashion look.

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A man who arrived in 1954 at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from a country that doesn’t exist

In July 1954, an international traveller at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport initiated one of the most significant ontological anomalies in contemporary folklore known to man. His documentation was all in perfect order, but his passport was issued to him by a country that does not have a border or territory today.…

The Times of India

Is Kim Kardashian To Blame For Lewis Hamilton's Loss? Racer Reportedly Fears 'Kardashian Curse' Is Wrecking F1 Career

Lewis Hamilton is reportedly wrestling with talk of a 'Kardashian curse' after finishing sixth at the Japanese GP, as rumours swirl that his relationship with Kim Kardashian is affecting his F1 form.

International Business Times UK

Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Dating: Rumoured Couple's 'Happy Family' Photos Allegedly Set Kanye West Off

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have sparked dating rumours following a 'happy family' trip to Tokyo with Kim's children. Insiders claim Kanye West is 'set off' by the images amid the Kim Kardashian Kanye West custody battle. Read the latest on Lewis Hamilton's F1 news 2026 and Kanye's reaction.

International Business Times UK

Japanese prime minister Takaichi thrilled by Deep Purple's visit to her office

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a short and happy break Friday as she hosted legendary British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a longtime admirer

The Independent UK

New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

The Guardian - AU

Here's a closer look at the gigantic Forza Horizon 6 Japan map, easily the greatest in the series' history

The full map for Forza Horizon 6 has been revealed, and it's a big one. From the vast Tokyo City to the snowy mountains and everything in between, here's how it's all laid out.

Windows Central

"The absolute pinnacle of the Forza Horizon series": I finally played Forza Horizon 6 and it's a spectacle the likes of which we haven't seen before

I finally played Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its May 19 release and got my first taste of the Japanese streets. It was worth the wait.

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Forza Horizon 6's mini rendition of Tokyo is the most beautiful and detailed urban environment in the series so far

I’m desperate to explore more of virtual Japan after going hands-on with an early build of Forza Horizon 6.

PC Gamer

Forza Horizon 6's Japan map is the series' best yet

But the new instalment otherwise plays it comically safe.

Marie Claire

Meryl Streep Adds Matthieu Blazy's Chanel to Her 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Wardrobe in Tokyo

Miranda Priestly wouldn't wear it on the subway as the designer intended, though.

The Guardian - UK

National Gallery picks Tokyo Olympic stadium architect to design new wing

London gallery to undergo biggest transformation in its 200-year history, with Kengo Kuma’s design called ‘exemplary’

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The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirm romance with high-octane Ferrari video in Tokyo

Reality star and racecar driver have been romantically linked since earlier this year

International Business Times UK

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Make Romance Instagram Official in Tokyo

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton publicly confirm their relationship with an Instagram Reel showcasing a thrilling Ferrari ride in Tokyo

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton’s new "Tokyo Drift" video goes viral as fans brand it a hard launch

Lewis Hamilton has gone viral after releasing a Tokyo Drift-style video featuring a Ferrari F40

Marie Claire

Jennifer Lawrence Wears Her Favorite $90 Adidas Sneakers With a Four-Figure Hermès Bag

Jennifer Lawrence remains committed to her Tokyos—especially when paired with a four-figure Hermès bag.

Motor1

In Search Of Japan's Driving Soul, I Found It In A GR Yaris

Acquiring a GR Yaris from Toyota’s mysterious mid-Tokyo parking lot was the first time in a long time I felt anticipation about a loaner car.

The Guardian - AU

When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name

Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Japan’s hidden century: cheap money, global risk

Editorial: Ultra-low rates turned the yen into easy cash for bankers. But the carry trade now binds global markets to decisions in Tokyo

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