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Hit Anime Could Be Adapted for Disney’s New Movie
A new online rumor has surfaced claiming that Disney is developing a live-action Digimon project. The unverified report, originating from a social media post, has reignited speculation about the franchise’s return under Disney’s banner. The update...
AXS acquires majority stake in Sistic to expand live entertainment in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — AXS, the global ticketing division of United States-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s leading ticketing platform, SISTIC, acquiring a majority stake in the...

‘Drive fast and make good sake’: inside Tokyo’s most mysterious sake bar
What do vintage Porsches and artisanal, small-batch sake have in common? More than you would think, insists Norihiro Tacamizuma, founder of secretive Tokyo sake bar Twelv, which is set to make its Hong Kong debut in a one-night-only pop-up at...

Where art meets energy: The faces and forms of Art Jakarta 2025
rt Jakarta 2025, held over the weekend, came as a delightful event that, in some ways, surpassed the usual art fair of salable works. With 75 galleries participating from 16 countries, including dedicated groups from Korea and Japan, the fair once...

6 fashion brands shaking up autumn with stylish new drops
Here’s a look at some of the stand-out pieces and brands shaping the fashion mood in the months ahead – from Sacai’s faux fur dress to menswear label Lu’u Dan’s fluorescent orange floor-length coats. Sacai Sacai’s dress in faux fur featuring...

Provocative dual art exhibition in Cincinnati speaks to history of violence
Holzer creates text-based art that addresses social and political issues. She is known for large-scale displays in public spaces presented in the format of LED billboards and projections. While these works often blend in among advertisements, the...

Meghan's makeup artist reveals the secret behind the 'juicy and glowy' look he created for Duchess at Paris Fashion Week
The Duchess of Sussex's makeup artist, Daniel Martin, has revealed the secret behind Meghan's 'radiant' Paris Fashion Week look. The Montecito-based royal, 44, surprised the fashion community last weekend when she made an appearance at the...

Hilton partners with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort to expand in Korea
Hilton signs a franchise agreement with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, introducing its flagship brand to one of South Korea’s top destinations. INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – Hilton has announced the signing of a landmark franchise agreement between its...

"I'm looking for more challenges" - Jonathan Di Bella eyes new Japanese contingent in ONE Championship
Jonathan Di Bella is keeping a close watch on the fresh talent entering ONE Championship's striking ranks, particularly from Japan. The newly crowned undisputed ONE strawweight kickboxing world champion unified the titles with a unanimous decision...

Global Report: Video Games Transcend Entertainment, Affect Positive Change in Players' Lives
Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys ever conducted of more than 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across six continents. WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2025...
National Sports Collin Morikawa: US fans ‘crossed the line’ at Ryder Cup but I’m not to blame Morikawa believes fans had gone too far but denied any responsibility for contributing. 1 hour ago RSS, Syndicated Content
By Carl Markham, PA Collin Morikawa admitted the behaviour of American fans at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line” but he did not believe he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere. Two days before the event started at Bethpage in New York,...
The Complete Collection of Background Art From Studio Ghibli's Theatrical Releases in One Book, Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli, is to Be Published on October 7, 2025
PIE International will publish Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli in North America on October 7, 2025. This book features more than 800 pieces of background art from 27 theatrical releases from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to the latest...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba wins award for politician who wears glasses the best
What better note is there for a Japanese PM to go out on? The political legacy of the soon-to-be retired Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will likely be spotty. Having overseen widespread inflation, particularly with the Japanese staple of...

Motivated Mitsubishi Outlander Sport left wanting where it shouldn’t
Outlander Sport has a big task in winning back ground in the most crucial segment of the market, but is let down by a number of factors it should have done without. Compared to its alliance partner, Renault, Mitsubishi has been having a tough time...

Everything We Learned at Music Matters 2025 in Singapore
With panels sparking tough questions and nights spilling into showcases, the 20th edition showed how Asia is shaping the new rules of the game Singapore’s skyline glowed under race-week lights as the 20th edition of All That Matters (Music...

Gamer's World | Tokyo Game Show 2025 Brought In Heavy Hitters from Around the World
Tokyo Game Show 2025 was a strange one. Held over four days in September at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, this year's show lacked a major tentpole game to dominate the lineup. But there were strong offerings from Japanese, Chinese, and Western game...

Young designer to debut at Fashion Graduate Italia in Milan
Twenty-four-year-old Filipino designer Hannah Barrera will make her international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia in Milan later this month, becoming the first representative from the Philippines to join the annual event showcasing top fashion...

Sennheiser unveils HDB 630 wireless headphones with aptX Adaptive USB transmitter for high-resolution music enthusiasts The Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones blend Japanese protein leatherette and 42 mm drivers with a parametric equalizer, active…
The Sennheiser HDB 630 wireless headphones include a USB-C transmitter for smartphones that supports high-resolution aptX Adaptive audio transmission. (Image source: Sennheiser) The Sennheiser HDB 630 over-ear headphones blend Japanese protein...

Chunichi Dragons: Two Members of Japanese Baseball Team Cited for Gambling Online
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim Alper is a journalist who covers betting news and regulation for CasinoBeats. He joined the CasinoBeats team in May 2025. He reports on breaking news and developments in the world of betting, casinos, and... Read...

teamLab Opens Biovortex Kyoto, Its Largest Museum in Japan
Summary A new teamLab permanent museum, Biovortex Kyoto, has opened in Japan It features over 50 immersive artworks, including a previously unexhibited piece The museum also offers educational projects and opportunities for co-creation teamLab has...