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Movie Review: In 'Scarlet,' transplanting 'Hamlet' to an anime dreamworld

Movie Review: In 'Scarlet,' transplanting 'Hamlet' to an anime dreamworld

Anyone would grant that a Japanese anime that transplants “Hamlet” to a surreal netherworld is a touch more ambitious than your average animated movie

2025 Dodgers season review: Shohei Ohtani

2025 Dodgers season review: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani cements his legacy as a Dodger legend with consecutive titles as MLB’s only active two-way player

Yen weak, dollar steady in countdown to Fed

Yen weak, dollar steady in countdown to Fed

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The yen looked punch-drunk on Wednesday after a sudden spill overnight, pressured by wide interest rate differentials between Japan and the rest of the world even as its central bank is widely expected to tighten policy next week.

Japan firms say strained Sino-Japan ties top concerns for 2026: Reuters poll

Japan firms say strained Sino-Japan ties top concerns for 2026: Reuters poll

TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Japanese companies said strained diplomatic relations with China are their primary concern as they head into 2026, followed closely by U.S. trade policies, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with China

U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with China

U.S. strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets conducted a joint military exercise over the Sea of Japan, showcasing their military cooperation as tensions with China escalate. This exercise followed a day after Chinese and Russian bombers flew near Japan, prompting Tokyo to scramble its fighter jets. The joint drills involved two U.S. B-52 bombers and Japanese F-35 and F-15 jets, demonstrating a strong resolve to prevent unilateral changes to the status quo by force. The exercise was not a direct response to a specific incident but occurred in the context of recent Chinese military activities, including radar-locking on Japanese jets, which have strained Japan-China relations.

Johnny Depp to Produce and Star in English Adaptation of 'The Master and Margarita'

Johnny Depp to Produce and Star in English Adaptation of 'The Master and Margarita'

Johnny Depp to Produce and Star in English Adaptation of 'The Master and Margarita'

Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens After Extensive Restoration, Enhancing Luxury Experience

Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens After Extensive Restoration, Enhancing Luxury Experience

The Park Hyatt Tokyo has reopened following a 19-month restoration, marking the most significant renewal in the hotel's 30-year history. This extensive project aimed to preserve the legacy of Asia's first Park Hyatt hotel while updating its guestrooms, suites, dining venues, and public spaces to cater to the next generation of luxury travelers. The restoration was a collaborative effort with Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku, focusing on refining the hotel's existing features rather than reinventing them. The hotel, located atop Kenzo Tange's Shinjuku Park Tower, is renowned for its cinematic views of Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, which were famously captured in Sofia Coppola's film 'Lost in Translation'. The renovation includes redesigned guestrooms and suites, a new culinary chapter with Girandole by Alain Ducasse, and refreshed wellness facilities at Club On The Park.

Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island

Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan's northern coast

Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan's northern coast

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 50 centimeters

Japan Earthquake Causes Flight Disruptions and Injuries

Japan Earthquake Causes Flight Disruptions and Injuries

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, leading to a tsunami of up to 27 inches and causing significant disruptions in air travel. The earthquake resulted in injuries and damage to infrastructure, with tsunami warnings initially issued but later downgraded. The quake was felt as far as Tokyo, over 550 kilometers away. At least 29 flights were cancelled and 203 were delayed at Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport. Residents and travelers experienced strong shaking, with reports of items being displaced in homes and businesses.

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft.

Japanese Government Issues Tsunami Warning Following 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake

Japanese Government Issues Tsunami Warning Following 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. The quake occurred at 11:15 p.m. off the Pacific coast of Aomori at a depth of 54 kilometers. The agency warned of the possibility of a similar or larger quake in the coming days. The tsunami warning was later downgraded to an advisory, and eventually lifted. The quake registered an upper 6 on Japan's seismic intensity scale in parts of Aomori and was felt in central Tokyo. No fatalities have been reported, but there were over 10 injuries and power outages affecting approximately 2,700 homes. The government has urged residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential aftershocks.