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20 days ago

Bog standard? Tokyo’s spectacular public toilets – in pictures

Public toilets are rarely thought of fondly – that is unless you’re talking about those in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. Commissioned in 2019, creatives including renowned architects Shigeru Ban and the …

‘Marriage feels like a hostage situation, and motherhood a curse’: Japanese author Sayaka Murata

The Convenience Store Woman author is renowned for challenging social norms in darkly weird near-future fiction. She discusses sex, feminism and her struggles to be an ‘ordinary earthling’

“I have had…

21 days ago

Gareth Southgate's ex-England assistant SACKED after just four months in charge of Japanese club - having fallen out with Three Lions star during stint with national team

Holland took over the J league club in December,  just months after Southgate stepped down as England manager following defeat in the Euro 2024 final.

22 days ago

Various artists: Disk Musik – A DD Records Compilation review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

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The 80s label released hundreds of oddball DIY recordings. Their final compilation, now repressed, jerks from folk to punk to ambient – with moments worthy of great kids’ TV

In 1980, a g…

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Brighton hope their injury problems ease, Palace must stem the tide and Forest could do with Chris Wood fully fit

Considering the length of Brighton’s injury list, Fabian Hürzeler will be desperate to…

23 days ago

24 days ago

‘Baseball was their glue’: Jackie Robinson’s deep bond with LA’s Japanese Americans

The baseball hero grew up in Pasadena in an era of restrictive housing covenants – firm friendships were forged

Everyone from Jackie Robinson’s home town has a story about the baseball legend. Stick a…

25 days ago

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