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Fukushima Sake PR Campaign Hit By Foreign Commenters Alleging Radiation Contamination
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JAPAN TRENDS
A promotional series of videos by Fukushima Prefecture promoting the region’s sake has run into the very thing it was trying to combat: the taint of contamination (and false information) that the prefecture has suffered, including its sake brewers, since the nuclear power plant dis...
A promotional series of videos by Fukushima Prefecture promoting the region’s sake has run into the very thing it was trying to combat: the taint of contamination (and false information) that the prefecture has suffered, including its sake brewers, since the nuclear power plant dis...
- April 8, 2019
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Fujiki Naohito To Release A New Album Commemorating 20 Years Since His CD Debut
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TOKYO HIVE
Fujiki Naohito's new album "20th -Grown Boy-" will drop on June 19.
Fujiki started his musical activities when he released his single "Sekai no Hate ~the end of the world~" in July of 1999. "20th -Grown Boy-" will mark 20 years since his CD debut, and it will include songs provide...
Fujiki Naohito's new album "20th -Grown Boy-" will drop on June 19.
Fujiki started his musical activities when he released his single "Sekai no Hate ~the end of the world~" in July of 1999. "20th -Grown Boy-" will mark 20 years since his CD debut, and it will include songs provide...
- April 4, 2019
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Did Hinatazaka46 Plagiarize Koda Kumi?
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ARAMA JAPAN
The 4th sister group of Nogizaka46 made their official debut on March 27th. Hinatazaka46, formerly known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 introduced themselves to the world with the single “Kyun“.
It’s already been quite a success, debuting at #1 and has thus far sold over 476, 239 units. ...
The 4th sister group of Nogizaka46 made their official debut on March 27th. Hinatazaka46, formerly known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 introduced themselves to the world with the single “Kyun“.
It’s already been quite a success, debuting at #1 and has thus far sold over 476, 239 units. ...
- April 4, 2019
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How Japan’s New Imperial Era Broke The Internet In A Very Tiny Way
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TECH CRUNCH
Emperor Akihito of Japan is abdicating and passing the office to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, and as part of the transition comes a new gengo, or era name: “Reiwa.” It’s loaded with meaning and subtext, but because of the way text is sent and displayed over the internet, the name...
Emperor Akihito of Japan is abdicating and passing the office to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, and as part of the transition comes a new gengo, or era name: “Reiwa.” It’s loaded with meaning and subtext, but because of the way text is sent and displayed over the internet, the name...
- April 3, 2019
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Rilakkuma’s First Stop Motion Animated Series Coming To Netflix
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word "relax," and the Japanese word "kuma," meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear is one of Sanrio's many hit characters, their impressive line-up includes Gudetama the lazy egg, and the iconic Hello Kitty.
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TOKYO - Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word "relax," and the Japanese word "kuma," meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear is one of Sanrio's many hit characters, their impressive line-up includes Gudetama the lazy egg, and the iconic Hello Kitty.
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- April 2, 2019
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Tomohisa Yamashita To Cover “Anan” Magazine Again
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ARAMA JAPAN
The latest cover boy for popular magazine anan has been revealed, and it’s none other than Tomohisa Yamashita. His issue will be available nationwide in Japan beginning on April 10th.
Yamapi’s interview theme will be about “upgrading”. He’s always looking to improve his skill as an ...
The latest cover boy for popular magazine anan has been revealed, and it’s none other than Tomohisa Yamashita. His issue will be available nationwide in Japan beginning on April 10th.
Yamapi’s interview theme will be about “upgrading”. He’s always looking to improve his skill as an ...
- April 1, 2019
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‘Reiwa’ Chosen As New Era Name
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The name of the new era is “Reiwa,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Monday.
The Cabinet decided Monday on a government ordinance, effective the same day, to establish the name.
Reiwa will replace the current era name of Heisei on May 1 with the enthronement of Crown P...
The name of the new era is “Reiwa,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Monday.
The Cabinet decided Monday on a government ordinance, effective the same day, to establish the name.
Reiwa will replace the current era name of Heisei on May 1 with the enthronement of Crown P...
- April 1, 2019
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Gundam Vs. Hello Kitty Project Asks You To Choose Between Japan’s Greatest Pop Culture Icons
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SORA NEWS
It’s time to pick a side in this battle of super technology and super cuteness.
Through the years, Japan has given us hundreds of awesome robots and cute animal mascot characters, but no two have left their mark on history like Gundam and Hello Kitty have. So naturally, it’s now time ...
It’s time to pick a side in this battle of super technology and super cuteness.
Through the years, Japan has given us hundreds of awesome robots and cute animal mascot characters, but no two have left their mark on history like Gundam and Hello Kitty have. So naturally, it’s now time ...
- March 30, 2019
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Japanese Amusement Park’s New Horror Attraction Involves Handcuffing Visitors In The Dark
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SORA NEWS
Do you dare take the challenge and ride into an endless mineshaft?
No self-respecting theme park can truly be considered complete without an attraction filled with all manner of ghastly and creepy things waiting to spook visitors. Amusement park Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture...
Do you dare take the challenge and ride into an endless mineshaft?
No self-respecting theme park can truly be considered complete without an attraction filled with all manner of ghastly and creepy things waiting to spook visitors. Amusement park Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture...
- March 26, 2019
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Hey! Say! JUMP To Consecutively Release 2 New Singles
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ARAMA JAPAN
Hey! Say! JUMP welcomes the new era with consecutive releases for the month of May! On May 22, the group will release the double A-side single “Lucky-Unlucky / Oh! My Darling”.
“Lucky-Unlucky” is a city pop number which will serve as theme song to member Chinen Yuri’s NTV spring dr...
Hey! Say! JUMP welcomes the new era with consecutive releases for the month of May! On May 22, the group will release the double A-side single “Lucky-Unlucky / Oh! My Darling”.
“Lucky-Unlucky” is a city pop number which will serve as theme song to member Chinen Yuri’s NTV spring dr...
- March 26, 2019
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