Japan
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Crowds Gather to Mourn Killing of Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at His Funeral
"I have lost my brother. But at the same time, Japan has lost an irreplaceable leader," said Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi
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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated on Campaign Trail
Police arrested the suspected shooter, who reportedly used a homemade firearm, shortly after the incident in the Western Japan city of Nara
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Moon Prism Power Turn Up: Meet the IRL Japanese Girl Group Based Off 'Sailor Moon'
SG5 is a new J-pop group with five members inspired by characters from the popular anime series
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'Imaginary Playgrounds': Kikagaku Moyo's Psych-Rock Odyssey
These five Tokyo musicians have spent the past 10 years refining their heady, retro-flavored sound. Now, they’re saying goodbye on their own terms
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2021 Tokyo Olympics: 15 Stories to Follow During the Games
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Allyson Felix are obvious — but did you know Bruce Springsteen’s daughter is competing for gold, too?
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International Spectators Barred From Tokyo Olympics
"Based on the present situation of the pandemic, it is highly unlikely that entry into Japan will be guaranteed this summer for people from overseas," organizers say
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J Balvin Plays Anime Action Hero With M-Flo in 'Human Lost' Video
Reggaeton idol joins Japanese hip-hop crew in English, Spanish and Japanese track
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City Pop: Why Does the Soundtrack to Tokyo's Tech Boom Still Resonate?
A new comp explores the opulent, gently surreal genre that once flooded Japan — and sheds light on modern pop tailor-made for the streaming age
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Korean, Japanese Fans Can't Stop Watching 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
The highest-grossing music biopic ever has struck a chord internationally, reigniting Queen fandom and disrupting moviegoing norms
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