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An 81-year-old woman was killed and burned in her home. LA is offering $50,000 for information

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After 81-year-old Ok Ja Kim did not appear at a family function in August, a concerned relative traveled to her Woodland Hills home and found the woman dead.

Now, the city of Los Angeles is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of a suspect.

Kim was found on the floor of her bedroom in the 20800 block of Martha Street, half hidden under her bed, “semi charred, unconscious and not breathing,” Los Angeles police said.

She had reportedly been strangled and suffered “sharp and blunt force injuries,” police said.

The home showed “extensive

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Highlighting Our 4 Favorite Luxury Ramen Shops in Tokyo

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As international visitors dive back into Japan after two-and-a-half years, many are eager to dive into bowls of ramen. Fortunately, there’s plenty of new noodles on the market in Tokyo. The 2022 Tokyo Michelin Guide lists 21 ramen establishments that are Michelin-starred or Bib Gourmand. Several famous stores are expanding and opening new branches, while more creative options are appearing, trying to woo diners with their innovations.

While there’s no denying that ramen still remains the post-drinking belly-filler of choice, this new breed of stores is dispelling ramen’s junk food image. Where an order might have been a simple choice

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What’s New in Tokyo: October 2022

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One of the best things about Tokyo is there’s always something new. There are creative seasonal menus and pop culture collaborations that you can find only here. Themed cafes and restaurants are all the rage too. Speaking of novelties, here’s our discovery of what’s new in Tokyo this month.

Pronto Collaboration with Spy x Family Anime

Spy x Family, the super popular anime taking Japan and the world by storm, returned with new episodes on October 2. Pronto is joining the hype with a special limited edition menu developed in collaboration with the anime. Following Pronto’s success with its

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Top New Music Albums from Japan: September 2022

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Back after the summer break, musicians really hit the ground running in September. This year has been dominated by newer artists, yet last month reminded us that even accomplished musicians still got ‘it.’

We have crackling experimental electronic spookiness by Ultrademon through to punk jazz from Hei Tanaka plus foot-tapping city pop with YeYe and more. September’s top albums are a mishmash of genres, each one a standout in its own way.

No Buses — Home Sweet Home

Fresh from their appearance at Fuji Rock’s Red Marquee stage, indie five-piece No Buses released their third album Home Sweet Home to

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Tracing Japan’s Robot Heritage to Feudal-Era Karakuri Dolls

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Autonomous robots, package-delivering drones and towering mecha are no longer wild imaginations from the realm of science fiction. From Skeletonics’ Gundam-style robot suits and Cyberdyne’s wearable HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) cyborgs to SkyDrive’s flying vehicles, we’re inching closer to what used to be considered impossible. Robots like Sony’s Aibo opened the doors for consumer use in the late 1990s, but what if we told you Japan’s fascination with household humanoid (and in Aibo’s case, canine) robots started much earlier?

Aichi: Home of Mechanical Innovation

For the tech-savvy, it will come to no surprise to learn that Aichi Prefecture is a

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11 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: September 26–October 2

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There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week, including a Czech Festival, Nigo’s Vintage Archive, “The Power of Clothing: History of Cross-Dressing in Japan” exhibition and Oktoberfest. Here’s what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the coming seven days.

1. Czech Festival

The Czech Festival is one of the largest events in Japan that introduces the charms of the Czech Republic. Visitors can purchase accessories, character goods, toys, books and other Czech products. There will be a continuous program of Czech music performances, mini-Czech language classes and talk shows about Czech history, culture and tourism.

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VW Gen.Travel Autonomous Concept Is So Ugly It’s Cute

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  • The Volkswagen Gen.Travel concept is a battery-electric autonomous whose goal is to replace of short-haul flights.
  • This autonomous vehicle’s interior is modular and can be configured like a normal car or a small conference area, or it can have two seats fold flat.
  • Volkswagen didn’t mention range, but it’s current MEB platform can currently hit around 300 miles on a single charge.

    Volkswagen is showing it’s still interested in the autonomous future with the aptly named Gen.Travel concept. This futuristic vehicle eschews the traditional automotive layout and gives hope to people who want to travel in a real autonomous taxi

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    All About the Ghibli Park Opening Its Doors This November

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    With less than two months to go, Ghibli Park is rapidly approaching its long-awaited opening on November 1. The park, located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park near Nagoya City, is about a three-hour train ride from Tokyo.

    Although there are no rides or attractions, the park brings the dreamy and fantastical atmosphere of its movies to life. The main idea of ​​the park is a peaceful and captivating stroll. It’s a place for people to immerse themselves in the Ghibli world and marvel at the aesthetics. There’s also an abundance of cafés to settle down at and other facilities

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