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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.
Kokuho: A national treasure in name and essence
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 20/01/2026
» The movie Kokuho (2025) is, in both name and essence, a national treasure. This epic Japanese drama delving into the life of an onnagata, a male actor who specialises in playing female roles, not only introduces the centuries-old art form of Kabuki to the world, but also proves to be a triumph of Japanese cinema.
Kunlavut keeps run going with 3-game win in India
Sports, Published on 15/01/2026
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn continued his perfect start to the 2026 season by booking his berth in the second round of the US$950,000 (approx 30.4 million baht) India Open in New Delhi yesterday.
Ratchanok, mixed duo reach last 16
Sports, Published on 14/01/2026
» Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran moved into the last 16 of the US$950,000 (approx 30,400,000 baht) India Open in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Mixed duo, Ratchanok fall in Malaysia Open quarters
Sports, Published on 10/01/2026
» Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran bowed out in the quarter-finals of the US$1,450,000 (approx 46,400,000 baht) BWF Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
Ratchanok makes short work of Mia clash
Sports, Published on 09/01/2026
» Ratchanok Intanon stormed past Mia Blichfeldt to reach the quarter-finals of the season-opening BWF Malaysia Open 2026 in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Champs Dechapol-Supissara roll on
Sports, Published on 08/01/2026
» Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran started off the new season with a two-game win in the US$1,450,000 (approx 46,400,000 baht) season-opening BWF Malaysia Open 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» NAGOYA (JAPAN) - United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he faces his rivals at the Grand Prix Final in Japan this week.
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.