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Ariana Grande has attempted to correct a misspelt tattoo on her hand, which was meant to say “7 rings” in Japanese, by adding the kanji for “finger”. A BuzzFeed Japan reporter was quick to point…
Iruma Air Show Dates: 3rd Nov, 2019 Entry: Free Read moreMeiji Jingu Shrine YabusameAnother one for Culture Day is this festival showcasing yabusame—the traditional Japanese martial art of horseback …
There is less and less traffic in Okutama, Japan these days; the community has lost half its population over the past few decades. Japan's population peaked several years ago, at 128 m…
Major development spurred on by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has greatly reduced opportunities for smaller architecture studios in the city, according to Atelier Bow-Wow. Tsukamoto and Kaijima s…
VideoHeavy rain in eastern and northeastern Japan has led to the deaths of 10 people. Chiba and Fukushima prefectures have been affected by torrential rain and landslides, with a months worth of…
When Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is released in Japan, the game will be based on the modified Western release. Starting today, Nintendo is offering refunds for its local customers. Las…
A showcase of some of the best photos and video from cosplay events around the world. Credits provided where possible, but if we've missed something let us know and we can addMost of the ti…
SoftBank has agreed to acquire British chip designer ARM Holdings for $32 billion in cash . ARM customers shipped roughly 15 billion products with ARM chips inside in 2015. "This is an…
WeWork, SoftBank and JPMorgan declined to comment for this story. SoftBank offered $9.5bn to WeWork, including new debt and recommitted equity, as well as a tender offer to partly cash out Neuma…
“We are aware of the disappointment of the people of Tokyo,” Coates was quoted by NHK national broadcaster as saying. Tokyo 2020: Five British Paralympians to look out for Show all 5 left Create…
