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The Namica Shirahama 2 is an affordable Japanese dive watch that stands out with its bold, colorful design and unique features, offering a strong alternative to traditional Seiko divers at a competitive price, with options for different straps and eye-catching aesthetics inspired by Japanese culture.
Reynatis, a new action-RPG developed by a team of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts veterans, has been confirmed for a worldwide launch on Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC in fall 2024. The game, set in modern day Shibuya, features writing by Kazushige Nojima and music by Yoko Shimomura. While the trailer shows some rough edges and a convoluted story, the gameplay promises fast-paced sword fighting, dodging, special abilities, and gunplay. Fans of JRPGs can look forward to exploring this mysterious Japanese setting when the game releases later this year.
A Japanese lunar spacecraft has resumed operations after a glitch had caused a temporary halt. The spacecraft, named Kaguya, is part of Japan's space exploration efforts and is designed to study the moon's surface and environment. This development marks a positive step forward in Japan's ongoing mission to advance its space technology and contribute to the global understanding of the moon.
The Japanese voice cast for the anime adaptation of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has been revealed, featuring a star-studded lineup of actors known for their roles in popular anime series such as Demon Slayer and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The show follows the story of Scott Pilgrim, a guitarist who must defeat his girlfriend's seven exes. The cast includes Hiro Shimono as Scott Pilgrim and Fairouz Ai as Ramona Flowers. Other notable voice actors include Yuichi Nakamura, Kana Hanazawa, and Aoi Koga. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is now available on Netflix.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that a unique combination of intestinal bacteria and bacterial viruses may be the key to a long and healthy life. The research examined 176 healthy Japanese centenarians and found that their intestines were better protected against infection, which may be one of the reasons they live longer than others.
Toshiba has approved a $15bn buyout offer from Japanese private equity fund, CVC Capital Partners. The deal would take Toshiba private and is expected to close by the end of 2021.