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Architect Kengo Kuma to Design New JR Yamanote Line Station
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — East Japan Railway Co (JR East) has announced that its new station on the Yamanote Line in Tokyo will be designed by Kengo Kuma, who was also given the project to design the new National Olympic Stadium.
Earlier this week, JR East released a design overview of the new stat...
TOKYO — East Japan Railway Co (JR East) has announced that its new station on the Yamanote Line in Tokyo will be designed by Kengo Kuma, who was also given the project to design the new National Olympic Stadium.
Earlier this week, JR East released a design overview of the new stat...
- September 9, 2016
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Mone Kamishiraishi: A soothing, Captivating Voice
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Mone Kamishiraishi’s voice is soft and captivating, absolutely soothing. That’s exactly why she was chosen to play the heroine in “Kimi no Na wa” (your name.), a new anime film released last week. The movie was directed by Makoto Shinkai, expected to be the successor of two anime...
Mone Kamishiraishi’s voice is soft and captivating, absolutely soothing. That’s exactly why she was chosen to play the heroine in “Kimi no Na wa” (your name.), a new anime film released last week. The movie was directed by Makoto Shinkai, expected to be the successor of two anime...
- September 8, 2016
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Japan Firms Keep Eyes on Russia for Chances
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese firms are keeping their eyes peeled for emerging business opportunities in Russia following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s announcement of an eight-point cooperation plan with Russia in May.
To help realize the plan, Japanese firms are aiming to acceler...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese firms are keeping their eyes peeled for emerging business opportunities in Russia following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s announcement of an eight-point cooperation plan with Russia in May.
To help realize the plan, Japanese firms are aiming to acceler...
- September 5, 2016
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Abe Calls On G-20 Leaders to Take Specific Actions for Growth
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JAPAN TODAY
HANGZHOU, China —Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on fellow Group of 20 leaders on Sunday to take specific actions to accelerate growth, citing heightening downside risks as the outlook for the global economy remains hazy amid uncertainty.
The focus of the two-day gathering...
HANGZHOU, China —Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on fellow Group of 20 leaders on Sunday to take specific actions to accelerate growth, citing heightening downside risks as the outlook for the global economy remains hazy amid uncertainty.
The focus of the two-day gathering...
- September 5, 2016
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Sakamoto leads strong showing by juniors in France
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THE JAPAN TIMES
Japanese skaters began the Junior Grand Prix season with encouraging results at the opening event last weekend in St. Gervais, France. Japan took home half of the six singles medals on offer, with Russia claiming the other three.
Kaori Sakamoto, who has really blossomed from the...
Japanese skaters began the Junior Grand Prix season with encouraging results at the opening event last weekend in St. Gervais, France. Japan took home half of the six singles medals on offer, with Russia claiming the other three.
Kaori Sakamoto, who has really blossomed from the...
- September 3, 2016
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Announced
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JAPAN TRENDS
Designs for the official 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games commemorative coins have been released.
There are two designs: one for the Olympic Games and one for the
Paralympic Games. On the front, the coins have alternative collages featuring the cherry blossom and golden trumpet tr...
Designs for the official 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games commemorative coins have been released.
There are two designs: one for the Olympic Games and one for the
Paralympic Games. On the front, the coins have alternative collages featuring the cherry blossom and golden trumpet tr...
- August 26, 2016
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Electronic Cigarettes Proving a Sellout Hit in Japanese Market
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Electronic cigarettes, which do not require a flame but heat tobacco leaves to create a vapor that is inhaled, are so popular in Japan these days that demand cannot keep up with supply.
However, attention must be paid to the negative health effects of e-cigarettes, as users still...
Electronic cigarettes, which do not require a flame but heat tobacco leaves to create a vapor that is inhaled, are so popular in Japan these days that demand cannot keep up with supply.
However, attention must be paid to the negative health effects of e-cigarettes, as users still...
- August 26, 2016
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This ornate Super Mario Bros. watch can be yours for just, oh, US$27,000
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ROCKET NEWS
This Romain Jerome watch with a classic pixelated Mario face is available for a limited time for Mario super fans with a lot of cash to blow.
So you think you love Mario? Do you love the venerated platforming series enough to drop around US$27,000 for a handmade watch featuring the ...
This Romain Jerome watch with a classic pixelated Mario face is available for a limited time for Mario super fans with a lot of cash to blow.
So you think you love Mario? Do you love the venerated platforming series enough to drop around US$27,000 for a handmade watch featuring the ...
- August 24, 2016
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ATHLETICS - Japan Sprints to Glory With Revamped Baton Pass
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THE JAPAN NEWS
RIO DE JANEIRO — Japan’s stunning silver medal in the men’s 4x100-meter relay on Friday, run in a new Asian record time of 37.60 seconds, was achieved without the benefit of runners who can cover each section in under 10 seconds.
Coach Shunji Karube said proudly: “Our technique b...
RIO DE JANEIRO — Japan’s stunning silver medal in the men’s 4x100-meter relay on Friday, run in a new Asian record time of 37.60 seconds, was achieved without the benefit of runners who can cover each section in under 10 seconds.
Coach Shunji Karube said proudly: “Our technique b...
- August 22, 2016
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Japanese Troops to Train for New Overseas Tasks Under Revised Security Laws
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan plans to begin training its Self-Defense Forces for new missions abroad under revised security laws that took effect this spring, a government source has said.
Training will begin as soon as Thursday within Japan. It will focus on preparing troops for two new missions: rescu...
Japan plans to begin training its Self-Defense Forces for new missions abroad under revised security laws that took effect this spring, a government source has said.
Training will begin as soon as Thursday within Japan. It will focus on preparing troops for two new missions: rescu...
- August 20, 2016
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