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World Cup squad spotlight: Scotland’s Steve Clarke has named a 26-man World Cup squad for the first time since 1998, with Andy Robertson set to captain and Ross Stewart returning after four years out. Sports diplomacy: North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC coach insisted, “We’re here solely to play football,” ahead of a rare North–South semi-final in South Korea. Anime & toys: JAKKS Pacific debuted first prototypes from its new Anime Division at Licensing Expo, led by hololive, with global product launches expected in early 2027. Pop culture travel: Japan’s Noto Satoyama Airport is getting a Pokémon makeover for a July 7 reveal. Arts & design tech: Pasona Group’s new “natureverse” retreat on Awaji Island opens June 23, featuring sensor beds co-developed with NITORI and MinebeaMitsumi. Local community hit: A fire gutted an Uptown Lexington block, including Shoto Japanese restaurant and other long-running businesses. Wellness angle: A new AP feature argues that everyday chores like mopping and decluttering can be genuinely calming.

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Japan’s Avex sees music segment revenues grow 6.8% YoY to $810M in latest fiscal year

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