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Want a taste of Shogun-era Japan? It’s harder to find than you’d think
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
Matsumoto has history, clearly – the city was first settled in the 4th century. And though only a modest 250,000 people call Matsumoto home these days, it has been an important base for a long time, once the capital of the Shinano Province, from...
After a sporting life of hard knocks, Paul Gallen’s going out with a bang
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
Imagine that for a second. Scott Hogan, Gallen’s best mate then and now, remembers his barely teenage friend cast adrift, couch surfing for months and hanging out in parks, getting up to no good. “Small amounts of vandalism – setting alight the...
Japan's Genre-Defying Creative Mixed Media Unit NIKO NIKO TAN TAN to Perform at Japan Expo Paris 2025
The Slovenia Times
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July 4, 2025
PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 July 2025 - NIKO NIKO TAN TAN, the creative mixed media musical unit that transcends genres with their blend of music, visuals, and art, just performed their first-ever live performance in Paris, France...
Art, music and games planned on Peninsula
Peninsula Daily News - Washington State
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July 4, 2025
This weekend on the Peninsula features art, music and activities. • Mary Franchini and Sheri Whetsine will open their joint exhibit “Fire and Water” from 4 to 7 tonight at the Blue Whole Gallery, 129 W. Washington St., Sequim. Whetstine, a former...
National Sports Ciara Mageean reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer Ciara Mageean missed out on the Paris Olympics due to an Achilles tendon issue. 31 minutes ago RSS, Syndicated Content
Meath Chronicle
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Michael Bolton European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean has revealed that she’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a post on Instagram on Friday evening, the 33-year-old wrote: “To everyone who’s been part of my journey so far, I have some difficult news...
Today in sports 7/5/25
The Daily Press - Michigan
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1919 — Suzanne Lenglen beats reigning champion Dorothea Lambert Chambers 10-8, 4-6, 9-7, in the challenge round to win her first women’s singles title at Wimbledon. 1930 — Bill Tilden beats Wilmer Allison 6-3, 9-7, 6-4, to capture his third men’s...
Sony’s latest flagship OLED TV, a ‘proper’ projector, PMC floorstanders and more earn five stars
What Hi-Fi?
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July 4, 2025
It is finally July, which as well as a heatwave in our native shores, also brings a fresh entry into our regular Pick of the Month column. Here, we once again detail all the products to earn five-star ratings from our team of hi-fi and home cinema...
VARD launches hybrid cable lay & construction vessel for Japanese offshore wind
Nautical Voice
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July 4, 2025
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has officially launched a state-of-the-art hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel for Japan’s Toyo Construction at its Romanian shipyard. This significant milestone follows the keel laying ceremony held in...
Suzuki GSX-8T, GSX-8TT: New Retros From Japan
Adventure Rider
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July 4, 2025
The new Suzuki GSX-8T and GSX-8TT are here, and they are not touring bikes as we initially suspected. Instead, they are retro-styled takes on the 800 parallel twin platform, available with or without a handlebar fairing. Both bikes use Suzuki’s...
World Time A Manga Is Causing Earthquake Panic in Japan
Yahoo News
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A TV monitor shows an earthquake that occurred off the coast of the Tokara Islands in Japan, on July 3, 2025. The epicenter was 20 kilometers deep, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 5.5. Credit - Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images...
A Manga Is Causing Earthquake Panic in Japan
AOL
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A TV monitor shows an earthquake that occurred off the coast of the Tokara Islands in Japan, on July 3, 2025. The epicenter was 20 kilometers deep, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 5.5. Credit - Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images...
Asia's New Art Capital Is Flashier and More Fabulous Than Miami or Basel—Here's What to Know
AOL
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Youngkyu Park A Frieze attendee takes a selfie in front of Magenta to Clear, a piece by Indian artist Anish Kapoor.It was a hot summer day in Seoul, and I had taken refuge from the sun in the cool, industrial studio of the Korean artist Kim Yun...
entertainment Stars spotted: Ayumi Hamasaki enjoys beer at Lau Pa Sat, Lin Chi-ling spends time with family in Sentosa
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
We reported about Chinese actress Angelababy being spotted at Universal Studios Singapore, and more regional stars have now been seen in Singapore spending time at various tourist hotspots. Ayumi Hamasaki seen at Lau Pa Sat and Marina Bay Sands...
Here’s When Chainsaw Man’s New Movie Hits Theaters In Your Area
Comicbook
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July 4, 2025
MAPPA featured an eventful panel at Anime Expo, unveiling a new trailer for its hotly anticipated motion picture, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. The footage showcased many of the same scenes from previous videos, with some alterations. Sony...
Water breaks and longer half-time for Wales in Japan
BBC
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July 4, 2025
Image caption, Alex Mann has been named in the Wales back row to face Japan on Saturday Summer tour first Test: Japan v Wales Venue: Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu Date: Saturday, 5 July Kick-off: 06:00 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales...
“Let's hope it's the start of something” - Wales set for key battle with Eddie Jones’ Japan
Talking Rugby Union
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Wales are closing in on two years without a Test win - their last coming against Georgia in the 2023 World Cup ©Photo by Pauline Ballet - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Image Whether it's the sweltering heat or a slippery match ball, Wales will...
Summer Nights & City Bites – Your Food & Drink Guide to First Friday Art Walk
303 Magazine - Colorado
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July 4, 2025
The weather is warmer, the drinks are colder, and summer is calling for refreshing flavors. First Friday Art Walk is the perfect excuse to explore vibrant food and drink pairings. Whether you are searching for the perfect spring cocktail or a...
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais sports an Oasis polo shirt and curls her hair as she gets glammed up for the band's first reunion show in Cardiff
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
Anais Gallagher gave an insight into her glamour routine as she got ready for the first Oasis reunion show in Cardiff on Friday night. The daughter of Noel Gallagher, 25, took to TikTok on Friday afternoon to join other fans of the 90s band in...
How to watch Wales v Japan on TV for free - channel and UK kick-off time
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
Wales are back in international action on Saturday with a win very much on the agenda. It doesn't really need to be said again but Wales are on a 17-Test losing streak at present and haven't won since 2023, with back-to-back Six Nations wooden...
Foxtel renews Racing Victoria deal, Stan hikes sports price after EPL coup
Sportcal
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July 4, 2025
Australian pay-TV heavyweight Foxtel will continue to carry the Racing.com channel across its platforms after renewing its multi-year partnership with state horseracing body, Racing Victoria. Under the deal, Racing.com will remain on Foxtel’s...