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

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

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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How Do You Live: The Legendary Japanese Novel that Almost Never Was

When Genzaburo Yoshino penned How Do You Live? in 1937, a work of anti-authoritarian genius that remains on the classical arts curriculum today, it was an exercise in sociopolitical legerdemain. For purposes of stealth, Yoshino packaged an ethics book of then-outlawed Western ideas as a coming-of-age children’s novel to avoid the prying eyes of the TokyoImperial Japan’s “Thought Police.”

If one were to read only the chapters narrated by an omniscient voice that follows the protagonist, a 15-year-old boy in interwar Tokyo nicknamed Copper, the sleight of hand wouldn’t be so apparent. These chapters are often as not wholesome,

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Award-Winning Composer Kevin Penkin on Creating Soundtracks for Anime and Video Games

It was always music or nothing for Kevin Penkin. Born in the UK but raised in Australia, he started off his musical journey as a flutist around the age of 7 and played classical pieces. It wasn’t until he received his first home console, a Game Cube, along with Metroid Prime that he became exposed to video game music (VGM). Penkin quickly realized the kind of music he wanted to play and it matched that of the classical greats.

Today, Penkin’s name reverberates throughout the VGM and anime industry, just as much as his music does. His career led him

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A First Look at the Anime Adaptation of Chainsaw Man

The last few years have seen an unprecedented explosion of popularity for titles like Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan, garnering fans from all corners of the world. Since then, anime and manga fans have been hot on the trail for a new title to break the industry all over again. The time is now, as a new challenger has reared its whirring head. Enter Chainsaw Mana dark fantasy shonen title, on the cusp of its worldwide anime releases.

Who (or What) is Chainsaw Man?

The story is written by Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose critically acclaimed works include Fire

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Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight

Manchester City travel to Copenhagen looking to wrap up qualification from group G in the Champions League.

Erling Haaland maintained his hot streak with a goal in the 4-0 victory over Southampton last weekend.

And Pep Guardiola will look to the Norwegian striker to clinch a top two finish for City with Borussia Dortmund, currently three points behind the Premier League champions, facing Sevilla, who are stuck on one point.

City will be conscious of Sunday’s match against a wounded Liverpool side while they keep pace with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match:

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List of 7: Historic International Sporting Moments in Japan

With the Japanese Grand Prix set to take place at Suzuka Circuit this weekend, we thought we’d take a look back at some historic international sporting moments that have occurred in Japan. Our latest list of seven includes Brazilian Ronaldo displaying why he was once the best striker on the planet, the greatest long jump final of all time and the biggest upset in boxing history. We begin, though, with a super sprinter from the 1964 Summer Olympics.

1. Hayes’ Heroics

In contrast to the spectator-less 2020 Games, the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics was a joyous and lively event with

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Yuriko Tiger: “Cosplay Helped Me Discover What My Real Passions Are”

Being a nerd was something that ran in the family for Eleonora Aureliana Guglielmi, or as she’s better known online, Yuriko Tiger. She credits her father as the original video game otaku, who gifted her a PlayStation 1 alongside Tekken, one of her first fighting games. No one could have imagined that this would one day come full circle as she is now an official cosplayer for Bandai Namco, having cosplayed the likes of Lili (Tekken 5) and Josie Rizal (Tekken 7). This and much more, Guglielmi has achieved through building a multi-faceted entertainment career