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Japanese’ speed, chemistry too much for Thunderbelles to handle
Manila Standard
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August 23, 2025
Games Monday 4 p.m. – PLDT vs Kobe Shinwa - Advertisement - 6:30 p.m. – Cignal vs ZUS Coffee A three-year wait only made Kobe Shinwa University more hungry, focused and dangerous. Finally getting a taste of Philippine volleyball, the Japanese side...
Movie 'Dead To Rights' inspires thousands to trace family history at the Nanjing Municipal Archives
Global Times
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As a result, since July 23, more than 8,000 people have requested access to their family records, with about 100-300 requests being submitted every day, according to data released by the Nanjing Municipal Archives. Photo: Coutesy of Zhang Caiyun...
Tokyo’s bayside factory area a graveyard for unwanted cars
The Asahi Shimbun
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A minicar covered in graffiti, a weather beaten sports car looking naked without tires and an automobile that appears to have been torched. Hardly a common sight in Tokyo. And yet, the shoulder of a road in the Shin-Kiba factory area of the...
Why 'Gold Rush Gang' Is the Must-Watch Heist Movie on Netflix Right Now
Movie Web
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August 23, 2025
Every so often, a film emerges on Netflix that distinguishes itself through style, ambition, and originality. Gold Rush Gang is one such production. The film, equal parts action spectacle, wartime drama, and comedy, seamlessly blends genres while...
Retro Japan: Ex-residence of Pioneer founder in Tokyo a place to nurture musical culture
The Mainichi
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TOKYO -- A former residence of the founder of Pioneer Corp. car electronics company in a quiet area of the capital is now serving as a place to nurture musical culture. A rounded, arch-shaped door adds a sense of warmth to the simple wall surface...
A-list duo’s forgotten movie masterpiece
The Geelong Advertiser
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August 23, 2025
It’s been 80 years since the Japanese finally surrendered to Allied troops, bringing an end to World War II. Then, the devastating war, which spanned six years, involved more than 30 countries and claimed up to 85 million lives, has inspired...
LIVE! A Music Calendar: Jukeboxx, Jeff Horton Band keep the crowds moving for free concerts in Downtown Springdale
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 24, 2025
JukeBoxx brings the funk and the Jeff Horton Band plays the blues for the next concert in the LIVE! at Turnbow outdoor concert series hosted by Downtown Springdale. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 for the free and family friendly show....
28 Years Later, Legendary Thriller Movie Finds New Life in Surprise U.S. Theatrical Return
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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August 23, 2025
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Perfect Blue is one of the most critically acclaimed anime movies of all time. However, the late Satoshi Kon's legendary debut film was released in 1997-98 -- before anime became widely...
Retro Japan in Photos: Ex-residence of Pioneer founder in Tokyo serves as musical facility
The Mainichi
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One of the music halls, enveloped in the warmth of wood, offers the enjoyment of pipe organ music, as seen at the Matsumoto Memorial Music Guest House in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, April 17, 2023. (Mainichi/Akihiro Ogomori)
Why Wait for October? Tubi Is Streaming Hellraiser and 21 Free Horror Movies Right Now
CNET
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August 23, 2025
The plethora of streaming services out there can make it tricky to find good horror without paying extra, but Tubi is the rare exception. Netflix and Prime Video? Forget about them. Tubi is a free platform that has a surprisingly deep catalog of...
Don’t judge Amazon Japan’s lowest rated massage sandals until walking a mile in them
SoraNews24
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August 23, 2025
Provided both you and they can last that long. For years now, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma has been scouring the pages of Amazon Japan in search of items that have been lambasted by customers. Whether it’s menswear or magic wands, nothing is...
Sports News | Inter-State Athletics Championships 2025: Annu Rani Wins Javelin Throw Title
Latestly
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August 23, 2025
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 23 (ANI): Indian national record holders Annu Rani (women's javelin throw) and Animesh Kujur (men's 200 m) secured impressive wins at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships on Friday. Rani...
Sun rises on Ireland’s World cup adventure as Japan await in opener
The Irish Times
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World Cup Pool C: Ireland v Japan, Franklin’s Gardens; Sunday, August 24th, 12pm. Live on RTÉ 2 and BBC 2 Béibhinn Parsons will play her first competitive 15s game for Ireland since the 2024 Six Nations having been named in the starting line-up...
'Girl warriors' fighting demons with song: Behind Netflix's viral K-pop movie
SBS
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In schoolyards and dance clubs across the country, Australians are embracing a genre-bending animated film centred around a K-pop girl band that secretly fights demons. The Netflix original KPop Demon Hunters has become an unlikely worldwide...
BBC axes popular sports pundit who owes fellow athletes millions of pounds
Daily Express
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August 23, 2025
Legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson will not feature as part of the BBC's coverage of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September. Johnson's absence coincides with the ongoing financial crisis that has hit his newly-founded...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 3:14 p.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Venus Williams' age gets attention at the US Open but players think her icon status matters more NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams is back at the U.S. Open to play a Grand Slam singles match for the first time in two years. There will be those who...
10 Epic Movie Battles Over 30 Minutes Long: From Lord Of The Rings To Avengers
Screen Rant
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August 23, 2025
Some movies go larger-than-life with intense battle sequences that sprawl far past the normal confines of the average fight scene, eating up well over 30 minutes of screen time. For the most part, the best movie action sequences are tightly-edited...
Demon Slayer’s New Movie Is Launching a Special Surprise Exclusive to the U.S.
Comicbook
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August 23, 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is getting ready to hit theaters in the United States with a brand new movie, and it turns out fans going to Regal Theaters will be able to nab and exclusive popcorn tin if they check it out there. Demon Slayer:...
Kisarazu: What Makes Nigerians’ Japanese Hometown Stand Out
New Telegraph
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August 23, 2025
The government of Japan has officially designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the hometown for Nigerians in the country, unveiling the decision at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). The historic move...
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Live-Action Movie Scores Home Video Release Date
Comicbook
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August 23, 2025
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is preparing for its anime return, looking to dive headfirst into the world of Steel Ball Run. With the manga continuing under the watchful eye of Hirohiko Araki via The JOJOLands, the bizarre franchise doesn’t appear as...