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Tokyo Motor Show Set to Reveal The New Concept Toyota SF-R, Which Looks Surprisingly Like Pikachu
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Since Toyota revealed details of its concept S-FR, set to make its first appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, people in Japan have been picking their jaws up off the floor—but it’s got nothing to do with the car’s impressive specs or surprisingly low price point.
You s...
Since Toyota revealed details of its concept S-FR, set to make its first appearance at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, people in Japan have been picking their jaws up off the floor—but it’s got nothing to do with the car’s impressive specs or surprisingly low price point.
You s...
- October 21, 2015
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Toyota Aims to Phase Out Gasoline by 2050
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JAPAN NEWS
The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Toyota, under ambitious environmental targets, is aiming to sell hardly any regular gasoline vehicles by 2050, only hybrids and fuel cells, to radically reduce emissions.
The automaker promised to involve governments, affiliated companies and other “st...
The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Toyota, under ambitious environmental targets, is aiming to sell hardly any regular gasoline vehicles by 2050, only hybrids and fuel cells, to radically reduce emissions.
The automaker promised to involve governments, affiliated companies and other “st...
- October 19, 2015
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Nike Kichijoji Running Reopens as Specialist Store For Runners and Sporty Women
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JAPAN TRENDS
On October 9th, Nike Japan renovated its 15-year-old store in Kichijoji, the well-to-do area of west Tokyo, as Tokyo’s first Nike branch specializing in running.
The newly reopened Nike Kichijoji Running is now larger and with its product line devoted primarily to running shoes and r...
On October 9th, Nike Japan renovated its 15-year-old store in Kichijoji, the well-to-do area of west Tokyo, as Tokyo’s first Nike branch specializing in running.
The newly reopened Nike Kichijoji Running is now larger and with its product line devoted primarily to running shoes and r...
- October 14, 2015
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Lexus Pays Homage To Its Japanese Workers by Building a Driveable Origami Car Out of Cardboard
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Lexus has always admired the skills of the craftsmen and women who work on their production lines in Japan. Known as takumi, these highly trained Japanese production workers hone their dexterity skills by learning to fold an origami cat in 90 seconds—using only their non-dominant hand...
Lexus has always admired the skills of the craftsmen and women who work on their production lines in Japan. Known as takumi, these highly trained Japanese production workers hone their dexterity skills by learning to fold an origami cat in 90 seconds—using only their non-dominant hand...
- October 12, 2015
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JR East Announces Genbi Shinkansen, a Japanese Contemporary Art Bullet Train
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JAPAN TRENDS
JR East has announced the Genbi Shinkansen, a new train on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train line running between Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata stations inspired by contemporary Japanese art.
The outside of the train is decorated with photos by photographer and film director Mika Nina...
JR East has announced the Genbi Shinkansen, a new train on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train line running between Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata stations inspired by contemporary Japanese art.
The outside of the train is decorated with photos by photographer and film director Mika Nina...
- October 10, 2015
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Japanese Vending Machines Can Now Take Selfies
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Japan is famous for its vending machines but what’s fascinating about them is not just the sheer number that exist in the country, nor even their variety (everything from drinks to food, newspaper, toys, and used panties — and everything in between).
It’s how the technology behind th...
Japan is famous for its vending machines but what’s fascinating about them is not just the sheer number that exist in the country, nor even their variety (everything from drinks to food, newspaper, toys, and used panties — and everything in between).
It’s how the technology behind th...
- October 8, 2015
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Japan Inc. Welcomes TPP Agreement as Opportunity for Growth
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JAPAN TIMES
Japanese business leaders on Monday hailed the conclusion of a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, saying the free trade pact will help boost exports when it comes into effect.
“We welcome the broad agreement reached,” Sadayuki Sakakibara, chairman of Japanese Business Federation, c...
Japanese business leaders on Monday hailed the conclusion of a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, saying the free trade pact will help boost exports when it comes into effect.
“We welcome the broad agreement reached,” Sadayuki Sakakibara, chairman of Japanese Business Federation, c...
- October 6, 2015
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Face Pack is Perfect Halloween Way to Improve Your Skin
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JAPAN TRENDS
It’s not long until Halloween.
Every year Shibuya transforms into a veritable smorgasbord of youngsters in wildly vibrant costumes, invading Scramble Crossing and Center Gai.
But how about a Halloween costume AND a way to rejuvenate your skin?
That’s what The Nightmare Before Christm...
It’s not long until Halloween.
Every year Shibuya transforms into a veritable smorgasbord of youngsters in wildly vibrant costumes, invading Scramble Crossing and Center Gai.
But how about a Halloween costume AND a way to rejuvenate your skin?
That’s what The Nightmare Before Christm...
- October 5, 2015
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Chop Up Paperwork With Katana Scissors Inspired by The Swords Of Oda Nobunaga and Other Samurai
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Chop Up Paperwork With Katana Scissors Inspired by The Swords Of Oda Nobunaga and Other Samurai
If you’re anything like us, you spend a more than healthy amount of time day-dreaming about cutting down enemies with a katana. Not that we really have any enemies or even people we’d glare...
Chop Up Paperwork With Katana Scissors Inspired by The Swords Of Oda Nobunaga and Other Samurai
If you’re anything like us, you spend a more than healthy amount of time day-dreaming about cutting down enemies with a katana. Not that we really have any enemies or even people we’d glare...
- October 2, 2015
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Winter Is Coming—Get Ready With These Amazing Cat-Themed Kotatsu Covers, Cushions, And Hoodies!
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Depending on where you are, winters in Japan can be bitterly cold or actually rather temperate, but due to a general lack of insulation, it seems like most Japanese homes are always a little cold. But this general chilliness gave birth to that magical piece of furniture, the kotatsu ....
Depending on where you are, winters in Japan can be bitterly cold or actually rather temperate, but due to a general lack of insulation, it seems like most Japanese homes are always a little cold. But this general chilliness gave birth to that magical piece of furniture, the kotatsu ....
- September 30, 2015
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