Licca-chan, aka ‘Japan’s Barbie’, is casting a spell over adults

Licca-chan, aka ‘Japan’s Barbie’, is casting a spell over adults

Ryoko Baba, a 33-year-old graphic designer, speaking in front of her Licca-chan collection. The doll’s appeal is spreading to all ages | Photo Credit: AFP With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as “Japan’s Barbie”. And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media […]

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Shinzo Abe assassination | Biden phones PM Kishida as Japan mourns death of former leader

Shinzo Abe assassination | Biden phones PM Kishida as Japan mourns death of former leader

A day after the murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a steady stream of mourners visited the scene in Nara A day after the murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a steady stream of mourners visited the scene in Nara U. S. President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation with Prime […]

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Shinzo Abe death live updates | India to observe a day of national mourning on July 9

Shinzo Abe death live updates | India to observe a day of national mourning on July 9

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was shot in the chest twice while delivering a speech in Nara on Friday morning Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was shot in the chest twice while delivering a speech in Nara on Friday morning Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has passed away, public broadcaster NHK confirmed. Mr. Abe […]

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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot in chest during event in Nara, rushed to hospital

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot in chest during event in Nara, rushed to hospital

Shinzo Abe, who stepped down as Japan’s Prime Minister in 2020, was delivering a speech in Nara when two gunshots were heard and he collapsed on stage Shinzo Abe, who stepped down as Japan’s Prime Minister in 2020, was delivering a speech in Nara when two gunshots were heard and he collapsed on stage Former […]

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Japan, NATO step up ties amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Japan, NATO step up ties amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Japanese and NATO officials agreed Tuesday to step up military cooperation and joint exercises as they shared concerns that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a deterioration of the security environment in Europe and Asia. Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said after meeting with NATO Military Committee chief Rob Bauer that Japan hopes to strengthen […]

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