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WORLD7h agoJapanese ex-adult film actress recalls ‘terror’ after alleged drugging in Hong KongFormer Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki has spoken out about the “terror” and “harm” of drugs after fighting for her life when she consumed a suspected spiked drink while performing as a disc jockey in Hong Kong on Sunday. Hamasaki, who is recovering in hospital, wrote in Japanese on her social media X account that she would be examined by a psychiatrist on Monday afternoon. “And if all goes well, I should be able to be discharged,” she said. “My consciousness is completely clear, and I...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoElisa, the 26-year-old who resigned from a multinational company to take over her parents' Japanese restaurant: "I've been questioned about ending up in the family business, but dealing with customers and listening to their stories really fulfills me"Dejó su trabajo en una empresa para seguir el legado gastronómico.Las críticas que recibió, el cambio de público con las redes sociales y las exigencias del rubro.Clarín
WORLD1d agoEx-Japanese adult film actress in intensive care after alleged drugging in Hong KongFormer Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki was admitted to intensive care at a Hong Kong hospital after being allegedly drugged while working in a club in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning. Hamasaki’s manager published a post on her Facebook page at 5.40am on Sunday morning, with two photos showing her in a wheelchair being taken to an ambulance. The post read “drugged while working”. Hamasaki had performed as a disc jockey at several clubs on Halloween night until the early hours of Sunday,...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoKorean Language Picks Up in JapanThe rise of Korean terms in Japanese is a striking reversal from colonial times and a sign of the global appeal of South Korean culture.NYT World
WORLD1d agoLocals Honor Fallen British POWs in Japan’s Mie PrefectureTSU — A group of local residents held a memorial service on Saturday in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, to honor British prisoners of war, known as the Iruka Boys, who died while being forced to work at a local mine during World War II.japannewsyomiuri · japan
WORLD2d 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]
WORLD2d agoJapanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage - ReutersJapanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage ReutersReuters World
WORLD2d 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
WORLD2d 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]
WORLD2d 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
WORLD4d 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
WORLD5d 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]
WORLD5d agoJapan Football Official Quits Over World Cup RowTakeshi Okada, who coached Japan at the World Cup in 1998 and again in 2010, stepped down a week after the head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president. The post Japan Football Official Quits Over World Cup Row appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD5d 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
WORLD5d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLD6d 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
WORLDOct 26US 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
WORLDOct 26Japan 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
WORLDOct 26Cooler 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
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