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Most new coffee shops these days go in for a minimalist-rustic-industrial vibe. Not East Rock Coffee: It’s maximalist all the way. The ceiling and soffits are painted with bold black-and-white stripes ...

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Asian shares are higher after U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months. Hong Kong's benchmark ...

Taipei Game Show 2025 (TGS) is set to launch at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, 4th and 5th floors from January 23 to 26, featuring 346 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. Over 350 ...

The U18 Japan SDS side has qualified for the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s Youth grade quarter finals undefeated after securing their 3rd win in 3 games following their 24-10 win over Village ...

But she tricked Luffy and joined the crew only to steal money from them to reclaim her village from the Arlong pirates ... Franky is rightfully known as the Iron Man of the Straw Hat Pirates. Brook ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu -- An illumination event at a UNESCO World Heritage-listed settlement in this central Japan village began on Jan. 13, lighting up historic thatched houses. Tourists in the ...

In Photos: 'Snow monster' trees at their best in north Japan's Hakkoda mountains 'Snow monster' trees delight visitors to north Japan's Hakkoda mountains ...