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Japan firm pulls Naomi Osaka ad amid 'whitewash' spat
AFP, Published on 24/01/2019
» TOKYO - Japanese noodle firm Nissin announced Thursday it was scrapping an "anime" advert featuring tennis star Naomi Osaka, after portraying the half-Haitian player with pale skin, sparking accusations of "whitewashing."
Baki Hanma returns in new Netflix anime series
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/01/2019
» Well-known among fans around the world for its hot-blooded, epic martial arts battles and out-of-the-world muscle-bound fighting, Baki, one of Japan's most iconic action mangas, is celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary with the return of the brand-new show for a new Netflix anime series. The anime premiered in Japan in the summer of 2018, and now Netflix is releasing it worldwide with a total of 26 episodes, split into two seasons.
Lost film of Mickey Mouse's predecessor found in Japan
AFP, Published on 15/11/2018
» TOKYO: When Yasushi Watanabe bought a cartoon film decades ago as a high school student in the Japanese city of Osaka, he had no idea he was purchasing animation history.
Crazy in love? The Japanese man 'married' to a hologram
AFP, Published on 12/11/2018
» TOKYO: Akihiko Kondo's mother refused an invitation to her only son's wedding in Tokyo this month, but perhaps that isn't such a surprise: he was marrying a hologram.
Big in Japan
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/11/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, with French drama Amanda taking home the Tokyo Grand Prix and Best Screenplay awards. Director Mikhaël Hers' third feature, Amanda tells the story of a young man who cares for his orphaned niece following his sister's death in a delicate tale of familial love and how people cope with tragedy.
Here to stay
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/10/2018
» Test Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills. Whether it’s for tests like University Entrance Exams or IELTS and TOEFL, or even just for fun, this story helps you to read, understand and improve your English.
Here to stay
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/10/2018
» When one of the most popular singers in the idol group BNK48 landed her acting debut in the fantasy thriller Homestay -- the most anticipated film of the month -- it's easy to assume she got the role because of her fame rather than her talent.
Tokyo stories
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/10/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival opens today with a fine selection of films from East and West. Held at Roppongi Hills, TIFF, one of Asia's largest film fests, is serving up cinematic treats from Japan and around the world. Opening the festival is A Star Is Born, the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga musical romantic drama. Closing the festival on Nov 3 will be Japanese animation Godzilla: The Planet Eater, the final chapter of the animated monster trilogy.
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Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 07/09/2018
» Themed cafes are the latest craze popping all over the Big Mango and what's not to be crazy about? After all, would you rather sit in a quaint little cafe or would your rather be in a place with walls adorned with bright coloured-rainbows in a unicorn onesie, or wearing a mermaid fin while you feast on a rainbow cake and slurp on a rainbow slushie? OK, to each their own, I guess. But if you're one of the latter and want a more heightened cafe experience then you've come to the right place or should I say you're reading the right piece. Here are seven themed cafes to indulge yourself in Bangkok.