TOKYO (AP) — Masaya Nakamura, the "Father of Pac-Man" who founded the Japanese video game company behind the hit creature-gobbling game, has died. He was 91. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

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Aya Nakamura gave a grand performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony when she performed two of her hit songs, “Pookie” and“Djadja” as well as Charles Aznavour's “For Me Formidable." On ...

Nakamura got his start in Japan working for the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. After briefly competing simultaneously in professional wrestling and MMA fighting (where he compiled a 3-1 victory), ...

It was only about a year ago that Shigetoshi "Jack" Nakamura, one of Japan's great ramen masters, put on his trademark fedora, slipped on his single black glove, and settled in behind the counter at ...

The Japanese BMX athlete is beginning to make his name on the world stage. Now 21, he’s already won major contests and is on track to dominate the discipline of BMX Park riding for years to come. BMX ...

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In a similar fashion as to how crossovers are gaining popularity in the car world, all-terrain hybrid bikes are also building up a lot of steam in the e-bike world. Who wouldn’t love an e-bike that ...