‘AI simply can’t replicate it’: Japan embraces zine trend
Kyoto (Japan) (AFP) - Through the noise of rushing papers and whirring belts at a print factory in Kyoto, two ...
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Toshifumi Suzuki, ‘father’ of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93
Tokyo (AFP) - Former chairman of Seven & i Holdings Toshifumi Suzuki, credited for the global success of 7-Eleven convenience ...
Japan inflation slows more than expected in April
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's inflation slowed more than expected in April, government data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ...
EV overhaul drags Honda to first operating loss since 1957
Tokyo (AFP) - Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle ...
Japan crisp packs to go colourless due to Iran war crunch
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's leading potato chip maker is feeling the crunch from shortages linked to the Iran war, swapping ...
Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
Tokyo (AFP) - From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines ...
Hello Kitty’s parent company to make own video games
Tokyo (AFP) - Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character on Tuesday launched a video ...
Tokyo stocks hit record high as Iran peace hopes grow
London (AFP) - The Tokyo stock market reached a record high Thursday on heightened optimism that the United States and ...
‘Perfect Japan’ posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
Tokyo (AFP) - Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and ...
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over ...
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