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Abe Seeks Strengthening of Defense Capability
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underscored Monday the importance of beefing up the country’s defense capabilities to cope with North Korea’s missile and nuclear threats.
Referring to repeated provocations by North Korea, including the latest ballistic missile firi...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underscored Monday the importance of beefing up the country’s defense capabilities to cope with North Korea’s missile and nuclear threats.
Referring to repeated provocations by North Korea, including the latest ballistic missile firi...
- September 12, 2017
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Anime-themed Japan Self-Defense Forces Recruitment Campaign Makes Odd Poster Boy Choice
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - It’s not an entirely new tactic for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to use anime imageryin their recruiting materials. Over the last few years the organization has used original anime-style mascots and special ita-helicopters to help drum up enthusiasm for enlisting.
The JSDF ha...
TOKYO - It’s not an entirely new tactic for Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to use anime imageryin their recruiting materials. Over the last few years the organization has used original anime-style mascots and special ita-helicopters to help drum up enthusiasm for enlisting.
The JSDF ha...
- September 11, 2017
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Meet Lulu Hashimoto, a living doll fashion model
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JAPAN TRENDS
Everyone knows that Japan has a lot of dolls: from luxury silicone sex dolls to Licca-chan and Hinamatsuri Festival dolls.
Kigurumi is a kind of cosplay or costume play where participants dress up in full-body costumes, sometimes with anime-style masks (known as animegao kigurumi) ...
Everyone knows that Japan has a lot of dolls: from luxury silicone sex dolls to Licca-chan and Hinamatsuri Festival dolls.
Kigurumi is a kind of cosplay or costume play where participants dress up in full-body costumes, sometimes with anime-style masks (known as animegao kigurumi) ...
- September 9, 2017
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Kiryu 1st Japanese to break 10 seconds
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Track star Yoshihide Kiryu became the first Japanese sprinter to run under 10 seconds in the 100 meters on Saturday.
The 21-year-old clocked 9.98 seconds to win at a collegiate meet with a tailwind of 1.8 meters per second — low enough to still be officially recognized — at an at...
Track star Yoshihide Kiryu became the first Japanese sprinter to run under 10 seconds in the 100 meters on Saturday.
The 21-year-old clocked 9.98 seconds to win at a collegiate meet with a tailwind of 1.8 meters per second — low enough to still be officially recognized — at an at...
- September 9, 2017
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The Prince of ‘2.5-D’: Yuki Ogoe Stars in Drama Version of Cycling Manga
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Yuki Ogoe is known as the prince of “2.5-dimensional works” — such is his knack for portraying lead roles in drama and stage adaptations of popular manga.
Among the characters he has played, the protagonist of “Yowamushi Pedal” (Weakling pedal) — a work adapted from a manga about...
Yuki Ogoe is known as the prince of “2.5-dimensional works” — such is his knack for portraying lead roles in drama and stage adaptations of popular manga.
Among the characters he has played, the protagonist of “Yowamushi Pedal” (Weakling pedal) — a work adapted from a manga about...
- September 8, 2017
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One Piece Author Claims a Certain Seven Villains Extended The Series Far Longer Than He Intended
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ROCKET NEWS
A passing thought became the cornerstone for a gripping story that has entertained generations.
One Piece, the manga about a boy’s desire to become the pirate king, is one of the longest-running series in manga history.
It’s been overwhelming success thanks to author Eiichiro Oda’s ...
A passing thought became the cornerstone for a gripping story that has entertained generations.
One Piece, the manga about a boy’s desire to become the pirate king, is one of the longest-running series in manga history.
It’s been overwhelming success thanks to author Eiichiro Oda’s ...
- September 7, 2017
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New ‘Shachihoko’ Ornaments for Kumamoto Castle Unveiled
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THE JAPAN NEWS
KUMAMOTO (Jiji Press) — New shachihoko ornaments for the towers of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto went on display Wednesday at a tourist facility near the castle, which was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in April last year.
Jolted by the quakes, a total of four sculptures o...
KUMAMOTO (Jiji Press) — New shachihoko ornaments for the towers of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto went on display Wednesday at a tourist facility near the castle, which was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in April last year.
Jolted by the quakes, a total of four sculptures o...
- August 31, 2017
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Maehara Leads in DP Election
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THE JAPAN NEWS
In the presidential election to be held on Friday for the opposition Democratic Party, former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara has the support of about 50 percent of the 127 people scheduled to be candidates on the party ticket in national elections.
This puts Maehara in the lead o...
In the presidential election to be held on Friday for the opposition Democratic Party, former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara has the support of about 50 percent of the 127 people scheduled to be candidates on the party ticket in national elections.
This puts Maehara in the lead o...
- August 28, 2017
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Takahashi Ends Long Drought in Freestyle Wrestling
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THE JAPAN NEWS
PARIS — When the referee raised his hand in victory in the gold-medal match, Yuki Takahashi recalled why he has continued in wrestling since he started at age 10.
“To have my hand raised after winning gives me an incredible sense of accomplishment,” said Takahashi, who ended Japa...
PARIS — When the referee raised his hand in victory in the gold-medal match, Yuki Takahashi recalled why he has continued in wrestling since he started at age 10.
“To have my hand raised after winning gives me an incredible sense of accomplishment,” said Takahashi, who ended Japa...
- August 26, 2017
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HondaJet Ranks as Most-delivered Jet in Its Category During First Half of 2017
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JAPAN TODAY
GREENSBORO, NC - Honda Aircraft Co has announced that the HondaJet was the most-delivered jet in its category for the first half of 2017, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Honda Aircraft delivered 24 aircraft to customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and...
GREENSBORO, NC - Honda Aircraft Co has announced that the HondaJet was the most-delivered jet in its category for the first half of 2017, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Honda Aircraft delivered 24 aircraft to customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and...
- August 25, 2017
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