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Scam Or Spiritual Gift? Chinese Pet Owners Pay Big To 'Talk' To Dead Pets
Pet owners in China are falling victim to an online scam involving psychics who claim to communicate with deceased animals and determine their reincarnation.
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Opinion: How A Japanese Anime Became Indonesia's Surprise Protest Symbol
A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.
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Why A Japanese Anime Pirate Flag Has Caused Controversy In Indonesia
A pirate flag from the Japanese anime One Piece is being used as a symbol to criticise the Indonesian government's policies.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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Lion Cub Cuddles On Offer With Afternoon Tea In China
Teatime revels in China now include hugs with lion cubs in a four-course afternoon set offered by a restaurant in the northern province of Shanxi, drawing widespread attention online and fuelling concern for the animals' welfare.
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Why 'Non-Veg Milk' From Cows Is Becoming A Trade Barrier For India And US
India is asserting that there should be strict certification delineating that imported milk comes from cows that have not been fed animal-based products such as meat or blood. India has termed this as a "non-negotiable red line".
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Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
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Chinese Cosplayer Dies After Saying She Hadn't Eaten For Two Days On Livestream
A day before her death, Shi Ye held a livestream, cosplaying as one of her favourite anime characters.
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Chinese Zoo Admits To Painting Donkeys Black And White To Resemble Zebras
As the controversy snowballed, the zoo confirmed that dye was indeed used on the animals but insisted it was not toxic.
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
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Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
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Bua Noi, World's Loneliest Gorilla To Spend 36th Christmas In Thai Mall Zoo
Gorillas are social animals but Bua Noi has been subjected to a life of loneliness in the zoo, located on the upper floors of a Thai mall.
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Experience Japanese School Life For Rs 17,000 In A Unique 'One-Day Student' Scheme
The experience aims to provide tourists with a taste of Japanese schools while boosting tourism in the region.
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Japan To Use AI Detection System To Tackle Online Manga, Anime Piracy
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.
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Meet The Golden Tabby Tiger 'Ava', The New Internet Sensation
Ava, along with her sister Luna, is one of the rarest Bengal tiger variants known as golden tigers.Â
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Scam Or Spiritual Gift? Chinese Pet Owners Pay Big To 'Talk' To Dead Pets
Pet owners in China are falling victim to an online scam involving psychics who claim to communicate with deceased animals and determine their reincarnation.
-
Opinion: How A Japanese Anime Became Indonesia's Surprise Protest Symbol
A Japanese anime has unexpectedly become a symbol of resistance in Indonesia, as young people lean into popular culture to speak out against corruption and ineffective governance.
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Why A Japanese Anime Pirate Flag Has Caused Controversy In Indonesia
A pirate flag from the Japanese anime One Piece is being used as a symbol to criticise the Indonesian government's policies.
-
From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
-
Lion Cub Cuddles On Offer With Afternoon Tea In China
Teatime revels in China now include hugs with lion cubs in a four-course afternoon set offered by a restaurant in the northern province of Shanxi, drawing widespread attention online and fuelling concern for the animals' welfare.
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Why 'Non-Veg Milk' From Cows Is Becoming A Trade Barrier For India And US
India is asserting that there should be strict certification delineating that imported milk comes from cows that have not been fed animal-based products such as meat or blood. India has termed this as a "non-negotiable red line".
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Can Japan's VTubers Be the Next Big Cultural Export And Crack Hollywood
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
-
Chinese Cosplayer Dies After Saying She Hadn't Eaten For Two Days On Livestream
A day before her death, Shi Ye held a livestream, cosplaying as one of her favourite anime characters.
-
Chinese Zoo Admits To Painting Donkeys Black And White To Resemble Zebras
As the controversy snowballed, the zoo confirmed that dye was indeed used on the animals but insisted it was not toxic.
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
-
Man Finds Bear In Living Room As Japan Relaxes Laws On Shooting Animals
A man in rural Japan found a bear snuggled up in his living room, local media reported Tuesday, as the government prepares to relax laws on shooting the fearsome creatures.
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Bua Noi, World's Loneliest Gorilla To Spend 36th Christmas In Thai Mall Zoo
Gorillas are social animals but Bua Noi has been subjected to a life of loneliness in the zoo, located on the upper floors of a Thai mall.
-
Experience Japanese School Life For Rs 17,000 In A Unique 'One-Day Student' Scheme
The experience aims to provide tourists with a taste of Japanese schools while boosting tourism in the region.
-
Japan To Use AI Detection System To Tackle Online Manga, Anime Piracy
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.
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Meet The Golden Tabby Tiger 'Ava', The New Internet Sensation
Ava, along with her sister Luna, is one of the rarest Bengal tiger variants known as golden tigers.Â
