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KANTA ON MANGA / Dystopian Rom-com Engaging in More Ways Than One
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A dystopian world similar to that in George Orwell’s “1984,” where governments interfere in romance and marriages, would be truly horrible.
Recently, such worlds have served as backdrops to otherwise carefree romantic comedy novels and TV shows. I personally classify such works a...
A dystopian world similar to that in George Orwell’s “1984,” where governments interfere in romance and marriages, would be truly horrible.
Recently, such worlds have served as backdrops to otherwise carefree romantic comedy novels and TV shows. I personally classify such works a...
- November 6, 2017
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Art a la Ukiyo-e We Can All Relate To
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THE JAPAN NEWS
FUKUOKA — In an illustration, the kimono-wearing figures appear to be straight out of ukiyo-e, but the setting is contemporary: at an office. One of the three figures, who seems to be the boss, says: “You lack ‘motivation!’ ‘Motivation!’” Right next to the line is another sentenc...
FUKUOKA — In an illustration, the kimono-wearing figures appear to be straight out of ukiyo-e, but the setting is contemporary: at an office. One of the three figures, who seems to be the boss, says: “You lack ‘motivation!’ ‘Motivation!’” Right next to the line is another sentenc...
- October 7, 2017
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Cardcaptor Sakura’s Schoolgirl Costume Now a Stylishly Cute Anime Backpack To Take Back To School
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ROCKET NEWS
Eye-catching backpack and Sakura Card pass case are ready to make your commute to school or work feel a little more magical.
In an industry full of teen protagonists, Sakura Kinomoto, the star of anime/manga Cardcaptor Sakura, stands out by being just 10 years old. That means that s...
Eye-catching backpack and Sakura Card pass case are ready to make your commute to school or work feel a little more magical.
In an industry full of teen protagonists, Sakura Kinomoto, the star of anime/manga Cardcaptor Sakura, stands out by being just 10 years old. That means that s...
- September 13, 2017
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Developing Nations To Get Help with Mercury Collection
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THE JAPAN NEWS
In response to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (see below) coming into effect last month, the Environment Ministry will begin disseminating to developing countries Japan’s know-how on collecting mercury products, such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
The convention r...
In response to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (see below) coming into effect last month, the Environment Ministry will begin disseminating to developing countries Japan’s know-how on collecting mercury products, such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
The convention r...
- September 6, 2017
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Kimono Dress Shirt Is a Sleek Reimagining of Japan’s Most Feminine Type of Traditional Clothing
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ROCKET NEWS
Furisode fashion gets a modern makeover.
Japan has sort of a conflicted relationship with kimono. Yes, the traditional garments are widely considered elegant and beautiful, but arranging the robe and properly tying the sash takes for more time than putting on Western-style clothing,...
Furisode fashion gets a modern makeover.
Japan has sort of a conflicted relationship with kimono. Yes, the traditional garments are widely considered elegant and beautiful, but arranging the robe and properly tying the sash takes for more time than putting on Western-style clothing,...
- September 5, 2017
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Sea Shepherd Pulls Plug on Campaign to Disrupt Japan Whale Hunt
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JAPAN TODAY
SYDNEY - Activist group Sea Shepherd on Tuesday pulled the plug on its annual campaign to disrupt Japanese whaling, saying it can no longer match the country's military and economic power.
The organisation has waged a 12-year high-seas battle against whaling in the Southern Ocean, c...
SYDNEY - Activist group Sea Shepherd on Tuesday pulled the plug on its annual campaign to disrupt Japanese whaling, saying it can no longer match the country's military and economic power.
The organisation has waged a 12-year high-seas battle against whaling in the Southern Ocean, c...
- August 30, 2017
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Smartphones In Japan: How to Buy, Unlock and Change Plans
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - A lot has changed in the mobile phone landscape in Japan the last few years.
Cell phones used to be very heavily restricted. You had a choice of three large companies, all offering near-identical packages and prices, with customer service standards that generally fell well b...
TOKYO - A lot has changed in the mobile phone landscape in Japan the last few years.
Cell phones used to be very heavily restricted. You had a choice of three large companies, all offering near-identical packages and prices, with customer service standards that generally fell well b...
- July 22, 2017
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Sushi-delivering Robots To Go Into Operation in Japan Next Month
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ROCKET NEWS
If we can put a man on the moon, why can’t we have robots deliver our sushi? Oh, wait, apparently we can do that too.
It’s hard to fully express the joy of eating at a kaitenzushi restaurant, where conveyor belts parade an endless loop of mouthwatering plates of sushi right in front...
If we can put a man on the moon, why can’t we have robots deliver our sushi? Oh, wait, apparently we can do that too.
It’s hard to fully express the joy of eating at a kaitenzushi restaurant, where conveyor belts parade an endless loop of mouthwatering plates of sushi right in front...
- July 21, 2017
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Starbucks Japan Brings out New American Cherry Pie Frappuccino
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ROCKET NEWS
The amazing new beverage is set to provide customers with a whole new drinking experience.
Japan is a great place to be for Starbucks Frappuccino lovers this month, with the announcement of a brand new release that promises not only a delicious-sounding flavour but a whole new drink...
The amazing new beverage is set to provide customers with a whole new drinking experience.
Japan is a great place to be for Starbucks Frappuccino lovers this month, with the announcement of a brand new release that promises not only a delicious-sounding flavour but a whole new drink...
- April 12, 2017
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Acure Pass Vending Machine App Lets You Order in Bulk, Accrue Points and Gift Drinks to Friends
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JAPAN TRENDS
127 million people live in Japan. 5.5 million vending machines live there too. That’s about one for every 23 people, and it hasn’t been until recently that they’ve started to communicate with one another. The vending machines, that is.
https://youtu.be/SQWnng0o5Rc
Recently, program...
127 million people live in Japan. 5.5 million vending machines live there too. That’s about one for every 23 people, and it hasn’t been until recently that they’ve started to communicate with one another. The vending machines, that is.
https://youtu.be/SQWnng0o5Rc
Recently, program...
- April 10, 2017
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