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WORLD13h agoJapanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane celebrates the art of bringing together different eras in ParisA Parisian by choice, Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane found his way into architecture after first considering a career in football. Today, he conceives each of his buildings as places that delve into the ground and the history of cities. He carries out this work with rigor in the French capital, always rejecting superficial effects.Le Monde [en]
WORLD22h agoDark past of Japan’s Unit 731 buried under airport expansionA village that sent hundreds of men to one of imperial Japan’s most notorious wartime units is being demolished to make way for a runway at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Unit 731 carried out lethal experiments on captives, many of them Chinese, to develop biological weapons during the second world war. Around 300 of its roughly 3,000 personnel came from Kamo, a neighbourhood in Shibayama town, Chiba prefecture, east of the capital. Its founder and commander, Lieutenant General Shiro...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoAt the BNF, a breathtaking journey through Japanese photography, from nuclear trauma to Zen minimalismThe institution, which began collecting Japanese photographs in the late 1960s, presents an exceptional selection of 250 prints, spanning from the postwar period to the present day.Le Monde [en]
WORLD1d agoAt 90, Japanese bodybuilder still competingJapanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, center, competes in the 2026 IFBB World Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain, on Friday.Japan Today
WORLD2d agoNo tricks: Japan steps up police patrols, tightens alcohol limits for HalloweenWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year, with the event falling on a Saturday. Halloween is not a traditional festivity in Japan, but has evolved into a major urban event in recent years, particularly in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, where revellers in costumes gather for street celebrations. The festivities have increasingly become associated with public...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoJapan football association official resigns after AFC aligns with InfantinoVice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD3d agoJapan municipalities step up measures against disruptive Halloween crowdsWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year with the event falling on…Japan Today
WORLD3d agoCradle to career: Japanese parents take over dating, job hunting for childrenParents in Japan are taking an increasingly active role in their children’s lives – helping them find marriage partners, navigate job hunting and secure housing – as the line between parental support and personal decision-making continues to blur. In a practice known as “proxy matchmaking”, parents attend social events armed with photos and profiles of their children, hoping to find suitable marriage partners through conversations with other parents. The Association of Parents of Marriage...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoChina Is Learning to Sell Japanese Culture Better Than JapanIn much of the world, Chinese firms introduced local consumers to Japanese aesthetics. Now, they are ready to sell Japanese culture back to Japan itself.The Diplomat
WORLD4d agoLegendary Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba creator of 'Ashita no Joe' dies at 87Tetsuya Chiba was a highly influential figure in Japanese manga who drew on his harrowing childhood memories for his workThe Independent World
WORLD4d agoHigh-Profile Rape Trial Of Ex-Prosecutor Resumes In JapanThe trial first began in October 2024 but was halted after Kentaro Kitagawa -- who served as head of the Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office at the time of the alleged rape -- withdrew his initial admission of guilt and said the sex was consensual. The post High-Profile Rape Trial Of Ex-Prosecutor Resumes In Japan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD4d agoHigh-profile rape trial of ex-prosecutor resumes in JapanThe trial of a Japanese former senior prosecutor accused of rape in one of the country's most high-profile cases of alleged sexual assault restarted on Tuesday after a two-year pause.thestandard_hk · hong kong
WORLD4d agoWhy paper straws are worse than plastic; Japan’s ‘silver divorce’ rise: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Filipinos split on Marcos’ sea handling amid row over Chinese envoy’s remarks Filipinos are almost evenly divided over the Marcos administration’s handling of the maritime dispute with China, even as nearly three in four favour diplomacy over confrontation, according to...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoJapan embassy official meets reporter nearly 2 weeks after Russia detentionA Japanese Embassy official in Russia conducted a consular visit Monday with a Japanese journalist detained in the country nearly two weeks ago, according to the Japanese Foreign…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoUS Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in JapanProsecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.BBC World
WORLD5d agoJapan indicts U.S. Marine on murder charge over woman's killingPolice arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel.CBS News
WORLD5d agoCooler than Tokyo: Sendai named Japan’s most comfortable city amid record heatAs days of dangerous heat become more frequent in Japan, Sendai has emerged as the most comfortable city, with a climate that is “not too hot and not too cold”. The Miyagi prefectural capital, about 300km (186 miles) from Tokyo, has the best weather, according to the Asahi newspaper, with the lowest number of midsummer and midwinter days among 11 major cities in the nation. Citing Japan Meteorological Agency data, the newspaper reported that Sendai had only 31 midsummer days and no midwinter...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoThe Japanese tree that changes color with the seasons and is ideal for any small patioSus hojas pueden pasar del verde al rojo intenso antes de caer en invierno.Algunas variedades crecen lentamente y se adaptan a jardines reducidos y macetas grandes.Clarín
WORLD6d agoJapanese justice prosecutes American soldier for murder of 39-year-old womanEen Amerikaanse militair wordt officieel aangeklaagd voor moord en beroving van een vrouw op Okinawa. De vrouw zou zijn gewurgd met een telefoonkabel, schrijven Japanse media. De 20-jarige Devin Jacob Ballard werd op zondag 4 oktober opgepakt. Hij zou de dag ervoor de 39-jarige Anna Yagi hebben gewurgd in een hotel in Naha, de hoofdstad van het Japanse eiland. Ook zou hij haar portemonnee en rugzak hebben gestolen. De marinier werd gearresteerd nadat een agent hem diezelfde dag zag lopen in een uitgaansgebied in Okinawa City, ongeveer 25 kilometer ten noordoosten van Naha. Zijn kaalgeschoren hNOS Buitenland
WORLD6d agoFandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbolsYoung Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Chinese students confronted a classmate wearing Japan’s rising sun flag in class and called for his repatriation, state-run newspaper Global Times reported on Sunday. Many countries, including China, view the flag as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces still use...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoWhy more Japanese women are choosing ‘silver divorce’ after decades of marriageAyumi lives alone in a spacious suburban house originally bought to raise a family, her two cats now her only full-time companions. Her two daughters have grown up and left home, and her husband of more than two decades moved out nearly a year ago as they finalise a divorce. For the 62-year-old Kawasaki resident, who spoke on condition that her surname be withheld, this was not how she envisioned her later years. “He worked very long hours, including on weekends, and I was always busy taking...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 24New Onimusha mechanical watches combine Japanese craftsmanship with three Capcom charactersThree new Onimusha-inspired mechanical watches are coming to Japan in late November 2026. Created by GARRACK in collaboration with Capcom, the collection features Japanese automatic movements and handcrafted dials incorporating traditional mother-of-pearl inlay and Kanazawa foil.notebookcheck · united states of america
WORLDOct 24Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidentsJapan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk. Three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in accidents at autumn festivals across the country in recent weeks. Meanwhile, organisers of another major festival, where two men died in February, have cancelled next year’s event, citing public safety concerns. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 23Japanese Novelist Ryu Murakami Dies Aged 74  Japanese author Ryu Murakami, whose edgy works heavily featured sex and violence and were translated globally, has died, his publisher said Friday. He was […] The post Japanese Novelist Ryu Murakami Dies Aged 74 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
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