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How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to fans
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (715+ words) Published'Jun 20, 2026, 04: 05 PM NEW YORK, June 20 - Ahead of the World Cup, many international fans were sceptical of the idea of the U. S. as co-hosts for soccer's biggest tournament. There were worries over visa access, high costs, gun violence, a lack of local…...
US fans in Seattle play their part as team lauds atmosphere
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (278+ words) Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Australia - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U. S. - June 19, 2026 United States fans celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen Published'Jun 20, 2026, 06: 34 AM SEATTLE, June 19 - United States midfielder Weston Mc Kennie praised…...
World Cup miracle: Fans pray to baby Jesus in Mexico kit
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (660+ words) A baby Jesus figurine dressed in the jersey of the Mexico national team is arranged at the Metropolitan Cathedral on June 16. Published'Jun 17, 2026, 06: 59 AM Updated'Jun 17, 2026, 04: 42 PM MEXICO CITY " In Mexico City, thousands of fans are making the pilgrimage to the capital's…...
Japan petition takes aim at Trump manga, anime posts
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (205+ words) Published'Jun 10, 2026, 02: 06 PM TOKYO - Almost 20, 000 people have signed an online petition in Japan to protest against US President Donald Trump and the White House using manga and anime characters in posts on social media. In the latest example, a video on…...
AI simply can't replicate it': Japan embraces zine trend
3+ week, 2+ day ago (601+ words) Newspapers being transported by machinery at the Kyoto Shimbun factory in Kumiyama on March 19. Published'Jun 01, 2026, 10: 52 AM Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of…...
Filter of fantasy: Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (671+ words) As at 2022, only 6 per cent of people in Japan had used psychological counselling for mental health problems. Published'May 22, 2026, 10: 26 AM TOKYO " As a teenager struggling to fit into life in rural Sicily, psychiatrist Francesco Panto found refuge in anime, where he…...
Japan's maid cafes go from "geek' hangout to tourist draw
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (808+ words) Published'May 18, 2026, 12: 45 PM Updated'May 18, 2026, 02: 50 PM TOKYO " "Master, mistress " welcome home!" exclaims the smiling young woman in a French maid's costume, as customers pass through the looking glass into a unique Japanese world with oodles of quirkiness, cuteness and cake. These "maid…...
Creative producer Natalie Tan relaxes with classic literature and shoujo manga
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (660+ words) Ms Natalie Tan with her current reads " Charlotte Bronte's Vilette on her Kobo, and romance manga In The Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori on her tablet. Published'May 16, 2026, 01: 15 PM "Reading is one of my favourite ways to relax. It has…...
Koji Suzuki, author of bestseller Ring who sparked horror novel boom in Japan, dies at 68
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) The film adaptation of Ring, the horror novel by Koji Suzuki, became the catalyst for the rise of the genre of Japanese horror films known as "J-Horror. Published'May 11, 2026, 06: 06 PM Updated'May 11, 2026, 06: 13 PM TOKYO - Koji Suzuki, the author known for horror novels…...
Meet the Singapore artists and entrepreneurs making their mark on Batman and Western comics
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1825+ words) (Clockwise from left) Comic Grail Vault's co-founders Bryan Ku and Randolph Tan, local artist Kendrick Lim and Singapore-based Thai artist Rachta Lin. Published'May 08, 2026, 10: 45 AM SINGAPORE " On May 13, the world's most famous sidekick, Robin, makes his debut in the 20th issue of…...