Tokyo

Gold Hits Another High

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high in Asian trading on Tuesday, reaching $3,654 an ounce around 02:30 GMT. The yellow metal is reaffirming its role as a safe-haven asset, buoyed by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, inflation concerns, and political uncertainty in France and Japan. “Gold provides the clearest expression of ...

'Lost in Translation' Returns Two Decades After Its Success

Released in 2003, Lost in Translation quickly became a cult classic, praised for its delicate storytelling and melancholic beauty. Directed by Sofia Coppola, the film follows Bob Harris, a washed-up American actor played by Bill Murray, and Charlotte, a young woman searching for meaning, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. Against the backdrop of a ...

Honmaru: A New Chapter in Tokyo's Bookstore Culture

In the Kanda Jimbocho district of Tokyo, a new bookstore concept is taking shape, revitalizing the reading experience and the quest for books. Tomoyo Ozumi, an enthusiastic customer, rejoices at her recent discovery: an illustrated book on cheeses that she found in an innovative bookstore where anyone can rent a shelf to sell their works. This ...