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Ikenami’s Novels Made Into Hard-boiled Anime
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THE JAPAN NEWS
There’s a book I’d like to quote from before writing about “Onihei,” the first anime adaptation of Shotaro Ikenami’s popular hard-boiled period novel series “Onihei Hankacho” (Onihei’s case files), which is airing on channels including TV Tokyo.
The book is “Drama ‘Onihei Hankach...
There’s a book I’d like to quote from before writing about “Onihei,” the first anime adaptation of Shotaro Ikenami’s popular hard-boiled period novel series “Onihei Hankacho” (Onihei’s case files), which is airing on channels including TV Tokyo.
The book is “Drama ‘Onihei Hankach...
- February 7, 2017
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Join Chocorun for 100% Guilt-free Chocolate Binging
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JAPAN TRENDS
As more than 30,000 runners prepare for next month’s Tokyo Marathon, those less inclined to take on a full 42 kilometers are gearing up for a run of an entirely different sort: Chocorun.
Chocorun combines running with the art of eating chocolate for a 100% guilt-free chocolate bi...
As more than 30,000 runners prepare for next month’s Tokyo Marathon, those less inclined to take on a full 42 kilometers are gearing up for a run of an entirely different sort: Chocorun.
Chocorun combines running with the art of eating chocolate for a 100% guilt-free chocolate bi...
- February 6, 2017
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Abe, Mattis Reaffirm U.S. Commitment on Senkakus
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis clearly said during talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday afternoon that the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are within the scope of Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which obliges the United States to defend Ja...
Visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis clearly said during talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday afternoon that the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are within the scope of Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which obliges the United States to defend Ja...
- February 4, 2017
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Choc-loving Gents Want to be Own Valentine
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Chocolate sales are getting into full swing at department stores and specialty shops as Valentine’s Day again approaches. However, there seems to be a new trend on the rise as more male customers are seen among the women who typically crowd the sales floors.
These men are said to...
Chocolate sales are getting into full swing at department stores and specialty shops as Valentine’s Day again approaches. However, there seems to be a new trend on the rise as more male customers are seen among the women who typically crowd the sales floors.
These men are said to...
- February 3, 2017
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Kisenosato Becomes First Japan-born Yokozuna-ranked Sumo Wrestler in 19 Years
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JAPAN TRENDS
Sumo has come home as the first Japan-born wrestler for 19 years has been promoted to the rank of yokozuna, the highest in the sport.
Following a meeting by the Japan Sumo Association on January 23rd, the 30-year-old, 178kg (392 lbs) Kisenosato was nominated to become the 72nd yoko...
Sumo has come home as the first Japan-born wrestler for 19 years has been promoted to the rank of yokozuna, the highest in the sport.
Following a meeting by the Japan Sumo Association on January 23rd, the 30-year-old, 178kg (392 lbs) Kisenosato was nominated to become the 72nd yoko...
- February 1, 2017
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Japan, U.S. Set to Confirm Treaty Covers Senkaku Isles
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THE JAPAN NEWS
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is expected to confirm with Defense Minister Tomomi Inada the view that the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are within the scope of Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which obliges the United States to defend Japan, during Matti...
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is expected to confirm with Defense Minister Tomomi Inada the view that the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are within the scope of Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which obliges the United States to defend Japan, during Matti...
- January 31, 2017
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Tokyo Midtown to Create Mini Mt Fuji with Projection Mapping
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JAPAN TRENDS
Tokyo Midtown will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special installation, Fuji-san: Japan, the Beautiful Garden.
Themed around Mt Fuji (Fuji-san in Japanese), it will feature a replica of Japan’s most famous mountain measuring 5 meters in height and around 15 meters in width. ...
Tokyo Midtown will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special installation, Fuji-san: Japan, the Beautiful Garden.
Themed around Mt Fuji (Fuji-san in Japanese), it will feature a replica of Japan’s most famous mountain measuring 5 meters in height and around 15 meters in width. ...
- January 27, 2017
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Sailor Moon Crystal is Set to Continue as Fourth Season is Announced
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ROCKET NEWS
Anime reboot wrapped up its third arc in 2016, but it’s still got stories to tell.
While it’d be unfairly harsh to call Sailor Moon Crystal a failure, many fans of anime’s most famous magical girl franchise were initially hoping for a bit more out of the highly anticipated reboot. S...
Anime reboot wrapped up its third arc in 2016, but it’s still got stories to tell.
While it’d be unfairly harsh to call Sailor Moon Crystal a failure, many fans of anime’s most famous magical girl franchise were initially hoping for a bit more out of the highly anticipated reboot. S...
- January 26, 2017
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Anime Hit 'Your Name.' Finally Coming to Theaters in U.S. and Canada
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — If you enjoy anime or Asian cinema, odds are you’ve been hearing a lot about “your name.”, director Makoto Shinkai’s latest completed project. After all, it’s been shattering all sorts of box office records since it opened in Japan at the end of last summer.
However, if you’...
TOKYO — If you enjoy anime or Asian cinema, odds are you’ve been hearing a lot about “your name.”, director Makoto Shinkai’s latest completed project. After all, it’s been shattering all sorts of box office records since it opened in Japan at the end of last summer.
However, if you’...
- January 24, 2017
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PNSP: National Theatre of Japan Creates Unique Traditional Performing Arts Version of Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen
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JAPAN TRENDS
From traditional instruments to the National Theatre mascot, you’ve never seen Piko Taro done quite like this.
The curiously attired Piko Taro recently returned with a follow-up to his global viral hit of last year, “PPAP.” However, “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” still continues to insp...
From traditional instruments to the National Theatre mascot, you’ve never seen Piko Taro done quite like this.
The curiously attired Piko Taro recently returned with a follow-up to his global viral hit of last year, “PPAP.” However, “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” still continues to insp...
- January 24, 2017
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