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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Set a Record in Four Days
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Set a Record in Four Days

59% Center coverage: 84 sources
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Nintendo announced Wednesday that it sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles, marking a new record for the company. The Japanese company said that it’s the “highest global sales level” for any Nintendo device within the first four days of release and perhaps puts Nintendo in good shape to meet its goal of selling 15 million Switch 2 devices by the end of next March. “We are thankful for their respons…See the Story
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89
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Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89

39% Center coverage: 59 sources
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, a People's Honor Award recipient who rose to stardom for his on-field exploits during the country's era of rapid economic growth in the 1960s and 1970s, died Tuesday due to pneumonia, the Yomiuri Giants said. He was 89.See the Story
Two Japanese Nationals Killed in Dalian, China
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Two Japanese Nationals Killed in Dalian, China

56% Right coverage: 16 sources
Local police have told the Japanese consulate that the incident arose from a business dispute between acquaintances, and a Chinese national has been taken into custody.See the Story

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Citing Lack of Opportunities, Young Women in Japan Are Not Returning to Rural Areas

60% Left coverage: 5 sources
The government also stressed in its 2025 white paper on gender equality the need to eliminate the 'fixed sense of gender roles' in rural communities.G7 · JapanSee the Story

79th Cannes Film Festival Scheduled for May 2026

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival will take place May 12-23, 2026, in Cannes, France, festival organizers announced.Cannes Film Festival · TokyoSee the Story

The Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan

Board any subway in Japan, and chances are that you will see a good number of people reading physical books, even among rush-hour crowds. As a country of devoted bibliophiles, Japan is just as passionate about crafting serene communal spaces to make reading accessible.  Far from being mere repositories of books, many Japanese libraries are […] The post The Most Beautiful Libraries in Japan appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.Japan · JapanRead Article

Japan in June: The Best Things To Do and Places To Visit

June in Japan brings the enchanting rainy season (tsuyu), transforming the country into a lush wonderland dotted with pastel hydrangeas, known as ajisai in Japanese. While the frequent showers might seem daunting, this is actually one of Japan’s most beautiful and underappreciated months. The rain nourishes spectacular hydrangea blooms, creates misty mountain landscapes and offers […] The post Japan in June: The Best Things To Do and Places To V…Japan · JapanRead Article

Junnosuke Date: The Wannabe Samurai Who Became a War Criminal

Many people sometimes feel like they were born in the wrong century. Junnosuke Date — or “Date Junnosuke” according to pre-Meiji naming conventions — sure did. A descendant of the legendary warlord Date Masamune, known as the One-Eyed Dragon, Junnosuke was part of the first wave of Date men since the 12th century who hadn’t […] The post Junnosuke Date: The Wannabe Samurai Who Became a War Criminal appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.Tokyo, Japan · TokyoRead Article

Evangelion's Biggest Star Is In Hot Water Over a Controversial Attack on Foreigners, Calling Tourists "an Invasive Species"

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Neon Genesis Evangelion's biggest voice actress has a massive controversy surrounding her polarizing blog post about foreigners in Japan.Taxes · JapanSee the Story

Construction Near Mount Yotei Halted Over Forest Law Violations

A development project near Mount Yotei in Hokkaido has been ordered to stop after authorities found possible violations of Japan’s Forest Law, sparking renewed scrutiny of building practices in the rapidly growing Niseko tourism area. Work Stopped in Kutchan’s Tatsumi District On June 6, the Shirebi City General Promotion Bureau issued a stop-work order for […] The post Construction Near Foot of Mount Yotei Halted Amid Forest Law Violations appe…Kutchan · KutchanSee the Story

New Restaurant and Bar Openings in Osaka: April 2025

With Expo 2025 currently taking place in Osaka, there’s a lot of focus on Japan’s second city right now. With that in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the best bar and restaurant openings in the region this spring.  Canes & Tales, Waldorf Astoria Osaka An intimate 47-seat cocktail bar tucked […] The post Osaka’s Best Restaurant and Bar Openings: Spring 2025 appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.Osaka · OsakaRead Article

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