Japanese women writers gaining recognition in English-speaking world
A major factor behind the trend is a change in the English-speaking world that has seen more acceptance of translated literature.
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G-7 to exert more pressure on Russia: US official
According to an official, Group of Seven leaders will discuss at their upcoming summit how to cut their dependence on Russian energy and Russia’s revenues from energy exports.
Service honors war victims on day Battle of Okinawa ended 77 years ago
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Survivors dig by hand after Afghanistan quake killing 1,000
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Japanese scientists devise robot finger with ‘human skin’
The skin can be regenerated if damaged. It is likely to lead to the development of robots whose skin has a similar texture to that of humans.
MSDF training vessel docks in London, marks 120th anniversary of Japan-UK alliance
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Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in brothels
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Sports car sales accelerating in Japan
Observers say the uptick is especially notable among people who enjoy spending money on their hobbies and are looking for ways to avoid crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan’s video game giants profit from back catalogs
A major reason for older titles’ continuous good sales is the shift from brick-and-mortar retail to downloading.
Kishida mulls summit with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand on sidelines of NATO talks
The Asia-Pacific leaders are expected to express their unity in opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, with Beijing in mind.