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'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Sony to exit Blu-ray disc recorder market amid rise of streaming services
Kyodo News, Published on 09/02/2026
» KYODO — Sony Corporation stated on Monday that it has decided to exit the Blu-ray disc recorder market as the widespread availability of streaming services has snuffed out demand, with final shipments of recorders to begin in February this year.
Throw him in the pot
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/02/2026
» Re: "A woman of the world", (Life, Nov 1, 2025).
Suphan Buri police arrest photos get AI makeover
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2026
» SUPHAN BURI - A police station’s creative use of AI-generated images showing investigators as anime characters and Disney princesses has gone viral on social media.
Number of Japanese restaurants overseas down for 1st time amid China slowdown
Published on 30/12/2025
» The number of Japanese restaurants operating overseas fell for the first time in 2025, pressured by a sharp decline in China amid its economic downturn, a government survey showed.
Exit the Snake, enter the Horse
News, Published on 30/12/2025
» As we bid farewell to 2025, and welcome 2026 -- and soon, the lunar Year of the Horse -- we once again highlight the winners and losers of the year gone by in Asia.
Thai voice behind Detective Conan and Doraemon stilled
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Arunee Nanthiwat, whose voice was featured in the Thai versions of several Japanese animation series, notably Detective Conan, has died at the age of 69.
Line pivots to new role in digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/12/2025
» Line Thailand is charting a bold new course by launching mini programs and agentic artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, aiming to reshape the country's digital economy under its new chief executive.
China says 'no market' for Japanese aquatic products, warns of more countermeasures
Published on 19/11/2025
» BEIJING - Even if Japanese aquatic products were exported to China, there would be "no market" for them, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing the "anger" of Chinese nationals at recent comments from the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Nov 5-11
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/11/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!