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‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Director on Creating the Netflix Action Thriller, Working Officially With Japan’s Shinkansen
Filmmaker Shinji Higuchi reveals the inspirations behind the train drama that reached No. 2 in the streamer's global ...
An Undaunted Writer Who Broke an Invisible Barrier in Japan
Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry ...
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Japanese novelist Yuzuki's 'Butter' wins British book award
(Photo not for sale)(For editorial use only)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese novel "Butter" by Asako Yuzuki has won the debut fiction section at the 2025 British Book Awards, its Japanese ...
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An explosion at a chemical plant near Spain’s Seville leads to warnings for thousands
MADRID (AP) — An explosion at a chemical plant near the Spanish city of Seville sent up a huge pillar of smoke as authorities urged nearby residents to stay indoors, but no injuries were ...
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Embassy of Japan participates in Doha book fair
DOHA: The Embassy of Japan in Qatar is participating in the 34th edition of the Doha International Book Fair. This year, the Japanese booth is showcasing a diverse selection of books across ...
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An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sends black smoke over the Spanish city
MADRID (AP) — An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sent a huge pillar of smoke over the city and prompted Spanish authorities to urge nearby residents to stay indoors, but no one was ...
Buffett’s Little Japan Handbook and Other Lessons
The legendary investor recently revealed what inspired his interest in Tokyo’s trading houses — and offered a host of tips ...
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Suspects flee downtown sewer after attempting copper wire theft, explosion: Hamilton police
Hamilton police are investigating an attempted copper wire theft in a sewer overnight that caused an explosion. Emergency services were called to King Street East and East Avenue around 2:30 a.m ...