Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

How Auralee Became the Japanese Brand of the Moment

Vogue

June 23, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

The ‘Made in Japan’ label has become a smash hit on the runway. But with factory closures and rising costs, what does the future hold?

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· Jul 6, 2026

Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai sometimes "sounds exactly like Goku," ex-Tekken boss says: "A Saiyan who genuinely believes he's just another ordinary human"

Gizmodo

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Stars Were Just as Shocked as You by the Anime’s Big Twist

Yuru and Asa Japanese voice actors Kensho Ono and Yume Miyamoto talk about how they brought Bones Film and Hiromu Arakawa's latest shonen anime adventure to life.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them

Japan has found a new export industry and it doesn’t come off an assembly line. It arrives by plane, spends freely and is, increasingly, what Tokyo is banking its economic future on. Last year, 42.7 million foreign visitors arrived in the country, a record that shattered the previous year’s high by nearly 16 per cent. Now Tokyo wants to turn that surge into something more lasting: a permanent pillar of growth to rival, or even outlast, the industries that built modern Japan. To achieve that...

The Japan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘A little funky’: Japanese ‘nattō’ disgusts and delights the world

Aside from its supposed health benefits, 'nattō' has long been loved in Japan for its stunning affordability — charms the rest of the world seems to be warming up to.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Will Be a Huge Disappointment For Fans

Image Courtesy of MAPPA While the Jujutsu Kaisen manga reached its conclusion in September 2024, the anime still has a long way to go. The third season was confirmed as soon as JJK wrapped up its Shibuya Incident Arc. Season 2 has been a roller coaster of emotions with Gojo’s backstory and the most intense arc in the story so far. The Shibuya Incident Arc features []

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· Jul 1, 2026

Marvel & Shueisha terminated their contract, meaning less manga in the Multiverse

Shueisha has terminated its contract with Walt Disney Japan and will stop selling copies of Marvel-related manga titles this fall.

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