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How did publishing giant Shogakukan end up in hot water?
The manga publisher has had to apologize for rehiring an author convicted of sexual assault, who then worked under a pseudonym.
Source: The Japan Times
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West Ham beat Brentford in shootout to set up FA Cup quarterfinal with Leeds
West Ham will face Leeds United in the FA Cup quarterfinals after beating Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and extra…
Source: Japan Today
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Need a quick, healthy meal? Steam a bowl of sushi
Make the best use of your leftover sushi rice with "seiro-mushi," a bamboo basket-steaming method that has caught on with the time-pressed in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as U.S. weighs easing Russian oil sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed on Monday the war in Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine, just hours after the Kremlin chief…
Source: Japan Today
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Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, who became the lead singer of classic rockers Boston for nearly 20 years based on a Myspace tribute to the band's original singer, has died. DeCarlo's…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan adopts bill aiming to address regional gaps in public transport services
According to the transport ministry, there were about 2,000 areas lacking transportation nationwide as of April 2025.
Source: The Japan Times
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
With Alvaro Arbeloa's team in inconsistent form and key attackers set to miss the game injured, the Premier League side is firm favorite in the last-16 tie.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. The Saudi Defense Ministry said it…
Source: Japan Today
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Bain Capital raises $12.5 billion in Asia, Japan fund sprint
The successful close reinforces Boston-based firm’s position as a dominant player in the region, particularly as global investors grow increasingly selective.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asian shares surge, echoing rally on Wall Street as oil prices sink back to about $90
Asian shares rebounded Tuesday from their sharp declines a day before as global investors wagered that the war with Iran may not last too long. But the gains fell far…
Source: Japan Today
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