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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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Kentucky Fried Chicken becomes Kentucky Fried Salmon with Japan-only seasonal specials
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Every season brings with it a different set of delicious food offerings, and no country seems to take advantage of that fact more than Japan, where supermarkets aisles are always adorned with special seasonal displays in order to entice shoppers and capitalize on the time of year. For...
Every season brings with it a different set of delicious food offerings, and no country seems to take advantage of that fact more than Japan, where supermarkets aisles are always adorned with special seasonal displays in order to entice shoppers and capitalize on the time of year. For...
- October 8, 2015
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Japanese Vending Machines Can Now Take Selfies
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JAPAN TRENDS
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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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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Damegi Suit is Ultimate Indoor Wear For Lazy People
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The Damegi Suit may very well be the ultimate clothing item for lazy folk who want to lounge around at home all day long.
The fleece-style pajamas, whose name means “no-good wear”, covers your face and eyes, leaving just a single opening for breathing. This means you can hide from ro...
The Damegi Suit may very well be the ultimate clothing item for lazy folk who want to lounge around at home all day long.
The fleece-style pajamas, whose name means “no-good wear”, covers your face and eyes, leaving just a single opening for breathing. This means you can hide from ro...
- September 29, 2015
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Kennin-ji Temple Masters Project: Craftsmen Make Ornate Watch Inspired by Kyoto Temple
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Kennin-ji is one of Japan’s most historic landmarks. Founded in 1202, it’s the oldest Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto and its founding monk, Eisai, is credited with introducing the philosophy of zen to Japan. To celebrate the temple’s 800th anniversary in 2002, a pair of dragons were pai...
Kennin-ji is one of Japan’s most historic landmarks. Founded in 1202, it’s the oldest Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto and its founding monk, Eisai, is credited with introducing the philosophy of zen to Japan. To celebrate the temple’s 800th anniversary in 2002, a pair of dragons were pai...
- September 28, 2015
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