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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Piracy of Japan manga, literature causes $55bn loss a year
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2025
» KYODO — Lost revenue from illegal online viewing of Japanese manga and other publications worldwide was estimated at around ¥8.5 trillion (US$55.3 billion) annually, highlighting the extent of damage caused to rights holders by piracy websites, a recent study showed.
Buriram's comeback kings stay unbeaten as Zulj strikes
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 03/11/2025
» Defending champions Buriram United continued their unbeaten start to the season by coming from behind to beat Nakhon Ratchasima 2-1 in Thai League 1 on Saturday night.
Trump to meet Japan PM as hopes grow for China deal
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» TOKYO - US President Donald Trump is set to meet Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, sitting down with the newly elected conservative leader ahead of high-stakes trade talks with China on a tour of Asia.
New movies out this week: Oct 16-22
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/10/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
'Time runs away': Japan's city with a 2-hour cap on phone use
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» TOYOAKE (JAPAN) - Police won't be rounding up people glued to phones in Japan's Toyoake, but the mayor believes his two-hour limit can help residents find a healthier relationship with their screens.
Port hit 8 past minnows Kanchanaburi
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 06/10/2025
» Port taught Kanchanaburi Power a brutal lesson with an 8-0 rout of the Thai League 1 newcomers on Saturday night.
Cutting Asia's reliance on dollars
Oped, Published on 02/10/2025
» The US dollar remains the world's leading reserve currency, but recent developments -- particularly President Donald Trump's unilateral economic diplomacy, including weaponisation of the dollar -- have fuelled doubts about whether it will maintain that status. While some of America's geopolitical rivals may hope to displace the dollar, the real challenge facing Asian economies is to manage the vulnerabilities created by their heavy dependence on it.
Junji Ito haunted house returns next month
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/09/2025
» A haunted house centred on the works of Japanese manga artist Junji Ito will come back as "Junji Ito Collection Horror House" on the fourth floor of MBK Center from Oct 10 to Jan 5, 2026, from 11am to 9pm.
Japan's Junji Ito brings his manga horror house to BKK
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/09/2025
» The undisputed king of horror manga is bringing his terrifying imagination to life in Bangkok with the highly anticipated exhibition "Junji Ito Collection Horror House 2025".