Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. 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 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist 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.

Tokyo’s best bars

The West Australian

The West Australian

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July 12, 2026

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Tokyo’s best bars

To walk into a good bar in Japan is to walk into an art gallery, a performance space, a place where the simple act of going out for a drink has become a highly curated, deeply respectful and communal ritual

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The Week

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· Jul 12, 2026

A cosmopolitan corner of southern Japan

A cosmopolitan corner of southern Japan

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 24, 2026

BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers

BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers

Bon Appétit

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· Jun 22, 2026

The 6 Most Anticipated U.S. Restaurant Openings of Summer 2026

Legendary Texas BBQ comes to Brooklyn, an old-school Vietnamese noodle shop opens in Miami, and more reasons to dine out this season.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Creditors OK debt workout scheme for JoongAng Ilbo

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- JoongAng Ilbo Co., a major South Korean newspaper pub...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Seoul's apartment arcades, where local food lives on

Seoul's most authentic local food spots aren't in Seongsu or Hongdae. They're hidden beneath apartment blocks. The restaurants that have defined everyday Korean dining aren't always the ones making headlines. Many have quietly thrived inside sangga — commercial arcades built for Korea's large apartment complexes. Here, regulars outnumber tourists by far, and reputations are built over decades, not social media. One of the best-known examples is Eunma Apartment. Nearly half a century old, it re

Quartz

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· Jul 8, 2026

The top 10 free activities in Tokyo

From iconic fashions on the streets of Harajuku to a morning Sumo practice viewing at Arashio Stable, the best free activities

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Related coverage for "Tokyo’s best bars ": The Week — A cosmopolitan corner of southern Japan . The Hindu BusinessLine — BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers. Bon Appétit — The 6 Most Anticipated U.S. Restaurant Openings of Summer 2026. Yonhap News Agency — Creditors OK debt workout scheme for JoongAng Ilbo. The korea Herald News — Seoul's apartment arcades, where local food lives on. Quartz — The top 10 free activities in Tokyo