Japan's Nikkei hits a new record as inflation accelerates; Hong Kong stocks fall nearly 2%
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S. and Europe as part of their admiration for Western culture, are increasingly tuning them out.
9 dead after South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, South Korea says
SEOUL — At least nine people were killed when a South Korean-flagged vessel capsized off Japan, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday (March 21).
In Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
The IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and an alleged bookmaker. Here’s what we know
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is being criminally investigated by the IRS, and the attorney for his alleged bookmaker said Thursday that the ex-Los Angeles Dodgers employee placed bets on international soccer — but not baseball.
Japan is the only country with most people unhappy to live to 100, survey shows
The report released on Monday shows that the Japanese “only focus on the negative aspects of living to be 100”, with just 21 per cent saying they expect to be happy when they reach 100.
Why are striking doctors in South Korea facing license suspensions and what’s next?
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is poised to start suspending the licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors as a punitive measure against their weekslong walkouts that have shaken hospital operations.
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s wife clutching US$30 bag in Seoul wins over fans
Japanese MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, now with the LA Dodgers, and his wife Mamiko Tanaka, have been attracting attention for their modest lifestyle, as evidenced by Tanaka’s choice of a 40,000 won (US$30) bag during their visit to South Korea for the first-ever 2024 MLB World Tour Seoul Series.