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Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns And Fireworks
- Category:Experience
JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO —In some countries, Christmas decorations get taken down well after Christmas (or even New Year), but in Japan, after the 25th, it’s as if Christmas never happened. That’s because in Japan, Christmas is, like Halloween, just another fun holiday without traditional, cultural (le...
TOKYO —In some countries, Christmas decorations get taken down well after Christmas (or even New Year), but in Japan, after the 25th, it’s as if Christmas never happened. That’s because in Japan, Christmas is, like Halloween, just another fun holiday without traditional, cultural (le...
- January 1, 2016
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Toshiba Seeks More Funds For Restructuring: Nikkei
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO —Toshiba Corp, reeling from a 150 billion yen accounting scandal, intends to ask for an additional 300 billion yen in credit lines by the end of January to fund a large-scale restructuring, the Nikkei business daily reported Tuesday.
Toshiba is likely to approach multiple fin...
TOKYO —Toshiba Corp, reeling from a 150 billion yen accounting scandal, intends to ask for an additional 300 billion yen in credit lines by the end of January to fund a large-scale restructuring, the Nikkei business daily reported Tuesday.
Toshiba is likely to approach multiple fin...
- January 1, 2016
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Economy Tipped For Gradual Recovery In 2016 Following Year of Sluggish Growth
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan’s economy fell short of expectations for a solid recovery in 2015, but it is likely to gain traction in fiscal 2016 on the support of corporate investment and private consumption, economists say.
“I think the economy will gradually recover in fiscal 2016,” said Koichi Haji, m...
Japan’s economy fell short of expectations for a solid recovery in 2015, but it is likely to gain traction in fiscal 2016 on the support of corporate investment and private consumption, economists say.
“I think the economy will gradually recover in fiscal 2016,” said Koichi Haji, m...
- December 31, 2015
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Lexus Hoverboard Slide: See It In Action
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JAPAN TRENDS
After over a month of feverish speculation and excitement after Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus unveiled a teaser trailer for a working hoverboard, a video showing the gadget in action is finally here.
Lexus are calling it Slide, “a story of creating an icon and tackling every challen...
After over a month of feverish speculation and excitement after Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus unveiled a teaser trailer for a working hoverboard, a video showing the gadget in action is finally here.
Lexus are calling it Slide, “a story of creating an icon and tackling every challen...
- December 29, 2015
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Japan's factory output down 1% in November
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO —Japan’s factory output fell 1% in November from the previous month in the first decline since August, official data showed on Monday, as the country struggles to stimulate its fragile economy.
The decline was mainly due to stagnant production of general machinery, chemical eng...
TOKYO —Japan’s factory output fell 1% in November from the previous month in the first decline since August, official data showed on Monday, as the country struggles to stimulate its fragile economy.
The decline was mainly due to stagnant production of general machinery, chemical eng...
- December 28, 2015
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Head-kun: A Robotic Vacuum Cleaner That Creates Drip Painting Art
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JAPAN TRENDS
Tails of Head is a project by HYdeJII where a specially adapted robotic vacuum cleaner creates paintings using multiple colors.
Head-kun (aka Mr Head) is the artist. According to his (?) profile, Head-kun is 15 years old and a robotic painter converted from an unnamed robotic vacuum ...
Tails of Head is a project by HYdeJII where a specially adapted robotic vacuum cleaner creates paintings using multiple colors.
Head-kun (aka Mr Head) is the artist. According to his (?) profile, Head-kun is 15 years old and a robotic painter converted from an unnamed robotic vacuum ...
- December 26, 2015
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One-Punch Man Knit Cap Is The One Piece Of Anime Winter Gear You Need To Keep Your Head Warm
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ROCKET NEWS
Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
Surprise anime hit One–Punch Man’s protagonist, Saitama, doesn’t look like your ordinary action hero. Not only does he share a name with what’s often considered to be Japan’s least cool pref...
Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
Surprise anime hit One–Punch Man’s protagonist, Saitama, doesn’t look like your ordinary action hero. Not only does he share a name with what’s often considered to be Japan’s least cool pref...
- December 25, 2015
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Quack Face Dog Muzzle: Japanese Pet Protection Inspired by Duck Bills
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JAPAN TRENDS
Quack Face Dog Muzzle will mean your pooch looks great while still providing adequate protection whenever you take them for a walk.
The “duck bill” design is comfortable for your dog to wear but also ensures they don’t eat things off the ground by providing full bottom-jaw cover.
Cre...
Quack Face Dog Muzzle will mean your pooch looks great while still providing adequate protection whenever you take them for a walk.
The “duck bill” design is comfortable for your dog to wear but also ensures they don’t eat things off the ground by providing full bottom-jaw cover.
Cre...
- December 24, 2015
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Fukutegami Turns Clothes Into a Letter
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JAPAN TRENDS
Turn your clothes into letters to be sent in the mail. That’s what fukutegami does.
The clever concept was launched on the crowdfunding platform Readyfor? and cleared its target of ¥550,000 ($4,500). Now it’s going to be send out to the funders in mid-June and eventually will be a ...
JAPAN TRENDS
Turn your clothes into letters to be sent in the mail. That’s what fukutegami does.
The clever concept was launched on the crowdfunding platform Readyfor? and cleared its target of ¥550,000 ($4,500). Now it’s going to be send out to the funders in mid-June and eventually will be a ...
- December 22, 2015
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Mitsubishi in U.S. Recalls 25,000 Mirages for Wire Corrosion Issue
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JAPAN TODAY
NEW YORK —Mitsubishi Motors is recalling roughly 25,000 Mirages with model years 2014 and 2015 on concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues to the vehicle’s air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the vehicles affected w...
NEW YORK —Mitsubishi Motors is recalling roughly 25,000 Mirages with model years 2014 and 2015 on concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues to the vehicle’s air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the vehicles affected w...
- December 21, 2015
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