Sport · 6 min read
Asian Football Takes a Turn: Why the 2027 Asian Cup is Postponed by One Year
The AFC postpones the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028, a major decision for global football.
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World · 6 min read
Hiroshima, 81 Years After the Bomb : A City’s Warning Against the Return of Nuclear Risk
Hiroshima commemorates the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, transforming the memory of the hibakusha into a warning directed at nuclear powers.
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Hiroshima, 81 Years Later : The Global Ceremony Amidst the Return of Nuclear Risk
On August 6, 2026, Hiroshima will mark 81 years since the atomic bomb. In a rearmed world, the ceremony becomes a major political warning.
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Business · 5 min read
Kioxia-Sandisk: $31 Billion for the Memory That Feeds AI
Kioxia and Sandisk plan more than $31 billion in investments in Japan through 2032. Behind flash memory factories, the entire industrial chain of artificial intelligence is being redrawn.
Culture · 7 min read
S&X on Netflix Turns Intimacy Into a Global Cultural Question
The Japanese series S&X arrives on Netflix on August 20, 2026. Led by Kento Nakajima and Yuko Araki, it turns an intimate subject into a global streaming strategy.
Culture · 7 min read
Two Million Wishes Suspended: The Night Sendai Fascinates the World
The Tanabata festival in Sendai concludes on August 8 after three days of celebration. Its immense paper decorations, centuries-old history, and over two million expected visitors make it one of the most powerful cultural images of the Japanese summer.
Sport · 7 min read
At 59, King Kazu Still Scores: The Goal That Defies Time and Shakes the Football World
Kazuyoshi Miura scored at 59 years and 149 days with Fukushima United, marking his first official goal in nearly four years. A breathtaking new chapter in the career of King Kazu.
Business · 6 min read
60 Countries Hit at Once: Trump’s New Customs Offensive Shakes Global Trade
The United States imposes new tariffs on 60 partners representing over 99% of its imports. Presented as a response to forced labor, the measure sparks anger, lawsuits, and uncertainty for Europe, Asia, and consumers.
Sport · 6 min read
Ohtani at the White House: The Global Image Transforming the Dodgers into an Empire
Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers to celebrate their second consecutive World Series title. Between a personalized ring, brand power, and international reach, the ceremony goes far beyond American baseball.