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Shohei Ohtani’s Ambitious Three-Way Vision: In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), few players capture the global imagination quite like Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese superstar, often hailed as a modern-day Babe Ruth for his rare ability to excel both on the mound and at the plate, continues to push …

In a landscape where attracting and retaining top talent is becoming increasingly challenging, Japan’s restaurant sector is seeing some exciting shifts. Today, on September 17, 2025, Toridoll Holdings, the company behind the popular udon chain Marugame Seimen (known internationally as Marugame Udon), made headlines with a groundbreaking announcement. They’re ramping …

As we move deeper into the typhoon season, the Pacific Ocean is showing signs of increased activity. On September 17, 2025, meteorologists reported the formation of a new tropical depression east of the Philippines at 9 AM local time. This comes amid an already bustling weather scene in the southern …