JAPAN TODAY
 
 
A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior's work opens in Tokyo this week with a focus on the French designer's fascination with Japan and the country's influence on his pieces.
"Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" arrives in Japan after drawing huge crowds in Paris, London and N...

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REUTERS
 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Japan's top government spokesman said, for talks that come as tensions in Asia have risen over Taiwan and North Korea.
"It's necessary to build constructive and stable Japan-China relations through...

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TIME OUT
 
This special Tinder convenience store is open till 5am – sure gives a whole meaning to the phrase ‘late night snack’
Tired of just swiping? If you’re hoping for some face-to-face interaction instead, Tinder might have just opened Tokyo’s hottest new hangout – or pickup joint, depending...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Ice crystals sparkle in the sunlight over the Mumaya River in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Saturday morning. Dubbed diamond dust, the crystals can be seen on cold, sunny mornings when there is no wind.
Diamond dust was observed in the Shokawa district, located at an altitude ove...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan opened large-scale coronavirus vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka on Monday in a bid to accelerate the country's inoculation program, which has lagged behind other developed countries and fueled concerns about the plan to hold the Olympics in the capital in two months.
The...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The construction of what will become Japan’s tallest building is slated to be completed in a redeveloped district near Tokyo Station in fiscal 2027, Mitsubishi Estate Co. said Thursday.
The company also said the district will be called Tokyo Torch, with the building itself being nam...

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SKY NEWS
 
Glass technology has been adopted so prospective users can inspect the cleanliness of the loo - and to see if anyone is inside.
Transparent public toilets which light up "like a beautiful lantern" have been installed in Tokyo.
The see-through loos have opened in two parks in Shibuya, a...

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SORA NEWS
 
Wait for your train under the shade of Japan’s only train station platform vineyard.
In Japan, just about every city boasts at least one local specialty, where the climate, soil composition and geographical location combine to create the perfect growing conditions for a particular pro...

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NHK
 
The main stadium of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been completed.
An inspection of the new National Stadium ended at noon on Saturday. It followed the completion of building work in mid-November. Construction began three years ago.
The stadium features traditional Japanese...

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SORA NEWS
 
The unusual admissions policy has raised some eyebrows, but it’s very apparent that this space is meant to appeal to a specific clientele. 
 
We’ve seen dining establishments with interesting admissions policies pop up in Tokyo before, including this women-only restaurant and a pasta ...

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