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In August 2025, northern Kyushu, Japan, was battered by record-breaking heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and significant infrastructure damage. Fukuoka Prefecture, one of the hardest-hit areas, reported damages totaling approximately ¥152 billion (around $1 billion USD), prompting swift government action to aid recovery.  This natural disaster, triggered by …

In the fast-evolving world of technology and display manufacturing, companies often face the need to adapt to changing market dynamics. On September 5, 2025, Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a leading player in the global display industry, announced the results of its voluntary retirement program. This move highlights the challenges and …

In the ever-evolving world of anime music and global pop culture, few artists bridge the gap between Eastern storytelling and Western influences as seamlessly as Ikuta Lilas. On September 5, 2025, the talented singer-songwriter, best known as the vocalist ikura from the chart-topping duo YOASOBI, dropped her first-ever English-language solo …