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Namco opens VR Zone Project i Can on April 15th in Diver City Tokyo Plaza, Odaiba, as a virtual reality technology entertainment complex.
It will run until mid-October, offering head-mounted virtual reality experiences. Reservations are required (you can make them online from April...

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These unique fall designs with an ancient Japanese flair were one of the highlights of the recent Milan RTW Fashion Show.
Following last year’s fall/winter line that drew inspiration from the Wild West, this February fashion label Dsquared2 presented a modern take on feudal Japanese...

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The new McFlurry comes filled with traditional Japanese flavours.
Back in 2013, McDonald’s Japan released the Matcha Oreo McFlurry, which blended rich vanilla ice cream with powdered green tea and crunchy chocolate biscuit pieces. The mix was so popular it returned for an encore sea...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Japan’s national broadcaster NHK has announced that its official broadcast song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympic Games will be “Hero,” performed by popular Okinawan singer Namie Amuro.
The still unreleased song, which was specifically created for NHK’s cov...

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The Yomiuri Shimbun
The organizing committee for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is increasing its demands that companies and organizations stop the unauthorized commercial use of logos and phrases related to the 2020 Games.
The Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee plans to spe...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
We’ve seen some great “physical ads” in Tokyo recently, from a removable block mural to an interactive sound billboard and a scratchable poster.
 
How about a “huggable” ad?
From March 7th to March 13th, Sanrio is organizing a series of 130 cm (4.2 ft) cuddly replicas of its charac...

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The award-winning “ultra-technologists” teamLab have carved out a successful niche in digital art installations, working with the likes of Gucci and even Narita Airport.
Their signature approach involves designing interactive floral experiences and family-friendly playful event spa...

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By Yayoi Kawatoko / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
Unlike most bands, WEAVER does not have a guitarist. The group relies on piano, bass and drums to rock the hearts of their audience. The trio — Yuji Sugimoto on piano and vocals, drummer Toru Kawabe and bassist Shota Okuno, who wer...

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NHK Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with music artists from across different styles and genres for a special concert on March 22nd at NHK Hall, Tokyo.
As part of the celebrations of 90 years since the orchestra was founded, the lineup of the music event will feature some very untr...

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Tokyo has a new art fair opening next month and its first hotel-based one since the demise of Art@Agnes in 2009.
Art in Park Hotel Tokyo runs for two days from March 12th to March 13th, featuring 39 galleries exhibiting in the guest rooms of the hotel on the 26th and 27th floors, a...

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