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New photos show PokéPark Kanto's immersive Pokémon displays ahead of Feb. 5 opening — Kotaku.com

New photos show PokéPark Kanto's immersive Pokémon displays ahead of Feb. 5 opening

Photos and videos from Japanese press and content creators have offered a first look at PokéPark Kanto in Tokyo ahead of its February 5 opening, Kotaku reported. Kotaku says the park is designed to make visitors feel transported into the Pokémon world, with statues, character actors and photo ops across

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skips sumo ring, cites respect for tradition — Static01.nyt.com

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skips sumo ring, cites respect for tradition

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not appear in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament ring in Tokyo to present a trophy, instead sending the education minister to deliver the certificate and the prime minister’s cup; officials said she wanted to respect sumo’s "traditional culture." Takaichi, the

Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, launches May 19 on Xbox Series X/S and PC — Kotaku.com

Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, launches May 19 on Xbox Series X/S and PC

Kotaku reports Forza Horizon 6 will move the series to Japan and launch on May 19 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, available day one on Game Pass Ultimate. The open-world racer lets players explore Tokyo, surrounding suburbs and rural areas. Don Arceta, art director at Playground Games, claimed

Matthew Lubin prefers celebrating birthdays with solo trips abroad — I.insider.com

Matthew Lubin prefers celebrating birthdays with solo trips abroad

Matthew Lubin told Businessinsider that he spends his birthdays on solo trips abroad and finds them even better in his 30s and 40s. He says he dislikes organizing parties and finds planning trips for more than two people stressful, so solo travel lets him do what he wants, splurge, and

Brendan Fraser seen as bland lead in Hikari’s Rental Family, review says — I.guim.co.uk

Brendan Fraser seen as bland lead in Hikari’s Rental Family, review says

Brendan Fraser is described as a bland, ingratiating presence in Rental Family, a film from Japanese actor‑turned‑director Hikari that a Guardian reviewer calls glib, silly and pointless. Fraser plays Phillip, an unemployed American actor who stayed in Tokyo after making a goofy toothpaste ad. The film centres on

Sushi entrepreneur pays record 510.3m yen for giant bluefin in Tokyo — I.guim.co.uk

Sushi entrepreneur pays record 510.3m yen for giant bluefin in Tokyo

Kiyoshi Kimura, who styles himself the "Tuna King", paid a record 510.3m yen (£2.4m) for a 243kg bluefin tuna at a new-year auction in Tokyo’s main fish market. Kimura said after the pre-dawn auction: "I’d thought we would be able to buy a

Traveler tests Apple AirPods Live Translation in Tokyo — Static01.nyt.com

Traveler tests Apple AirPods Live Translation in Tokyo

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor tested Apple’s Live Translation feature in Tokyo, using AirPods during a Buddhist fire ritual, sushi classes, crowded markets and bars and said the earbuds helped them understand much of a priest’s closing remarks. Apple introduced Live Translation to deliver real-time translation through AirPods for