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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa death: ‘Mortal Kombat’ actor dies aged 75

Tagawa died in Santa Barbara from complications due to a stroke

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

AI-powered robots showcased at Tokyo trade show

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Tadej Pogačar's final challenges: An Olympic title – the cherry on top which might end up eluding him

Can the modern GOAT cap off his list of achievements with an Olympic title, or might that be the one major title he can't secure?

Cycling News · Dec 4, 2025

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“I don’t know if Jaco was a Van Halen fan. We were both more intent on getting drunk than anything else”: When Michael Anthony met the self-proclaimed “greatest bass player in the world”, Jaco Pastorius

How the accidental meeting of two of the ’70s and ’80s greatest bass icons – neither recognised by the other – came about in a Tokyo hotel

Guitar World · Dec 4, 2025

This layover trick could save you hundreds on a long-haul flight ticket

Stopping at this unconventional city could significantly reduce your travel costs

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

US futures slip and Asian stocks are mixed, while oil prices surge more than $1 a barrel

Asian shares have started the week mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark falling nearly 2%

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

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Bear attacks man in public toilet in Japan

Incident north of Tokyo comes after a record 13 deaths from bear attacks in Japan since the start of April

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025

10 Photos of Catalina Duque: Colombia's Miami-Born Queen Secures Fourth Miss International Crown

Catalina Duque Abreu wins Colombia's fourth Miss International crown after a standout finale in Tokyo, marking a historic milestone for the Antioquia beauty.

International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025

Catalina Duque from Colombia Crowned Miss International 2025

Colombia's Catalina Duque is crowned Miss International 2025 in Tokyo, securing the nation's fourth title! See the full Top 5 results and the Philippines' strong finish.

International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025

Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as world’s most populous city, according to UN

The rankings were changed after the UN used new criteria to give a more accurate picture of the rapid urbanisation driving the growth of megacities

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Japan offers free domestic flights for British tourists

The scheme aims to ease overtourism in popular destinations such as Tokyo and Kyoto

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

China's pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

This Japanese airline is offering free domestic flights for UK and European travellers

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

Euronews · Nov 25, 2025

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Euronews · Nov 24, 2025

Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine

Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

One killed and 10 injured as man ploughs car into pedestrians in Tokyo

Driver tried to flee on foot but was apprehended

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Driver arrested in Tokyo after car hits about 10 people, seriously injuring 2, local media say

Japanese media say that a car struck about 10 people in Tokyo on Monday, seriously injuring two of them, and the driver was arrested after fleeing the scene

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Japan presses ahead with missile deployment plan near Taiwan military base as China fumes

Beijing says ‘shocking’ to see Tokyo sending wrong signal to Taiwan

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The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

K-pop singer’s social media post fuels diplomatic row between China and Japan

Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic row over Japanese prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan

Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025

California Woman Said Goodbye To US Financial Stress, Trades Lululemon Job For Japan Teaching Position Paying $1,800 Per Month — Rent Costs Just $483

Ashley Peters departed Los Angeles International Airport at the beginning of this year, less than one year after graduating from University of California, Irvine. The 23-year-old left behind four California jobs, including a full-time job at Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU), to accept an English teaching position in Japan.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Video of Japanese diplomat appearing to bow to Chinese official sparks complaint

The officials met on Tuesday to ease tensions sparked by Takaichi’s remarks, but they failed to reach any breakthrough

BANG Premier · Nov 19, 2025

Brendan Fraser learnt Japanese for Rental Family

Hollywood actor Brendan Fraser took classes to learn Japanese for his new movie Rental Family which was filmed in Tokyo.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as row over Taiwan remarks deepens

Advisory comes after Beijing’s travel alert sparks mass cancellations of flights to Japan

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Asian shares sink, tracking a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street

Asian shares have tumbled, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul sinking more than 3%, after Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence-related shares pulled U.S. stocks lower

Fortune · Nov 17, 2025

As Tokyo embraces a 4-day workweek to fight 'death by overwork,' Japan’s new prime minister just called a 3 a.m. meeting

The Japanese leader only sleeps two to four hours a night—and has personally pledged to ditch work-life balance in favor of “work, work, work.”

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