JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — A new massive retail complex featuring an impressive lineup of international stores, offices and cultural facilities, will open in Ginza’s 6-chome area next spring, operators Mori Building Co and partners announced at a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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JAPAN TRENDS
 
As if the already announced massive four-part redevelopment of the Shibuya Station area by Tokyu and JR East was not enough, Tokyu’s real estate and train subsidiaries have now finalized details for two further commercial complexes.
Shibuya Cast will loom over the entrance to Cat S...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
An etiquette video by railway operator Tokyu Corp. aimed at stopping women from putting on makeup while riding its trains has set off a storm of criticism on social media, with many accusing it of going too far in dictating passenger behavior.
The 30-second Japanese-language video f...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. is set to open a new flagship store based on the “Cool Japan” concept in central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Isetan The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur will offer high-quality products representing Japan’s recent fashions, the latest lifestyle trends and to...

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Sony is changing. The troubled Japanese electronics maker is trying new things as it navigates an inhospitable market dominated by the likes of Apple and Samsung.
It has reduced its smartphone business and focused on the PlayStation, which gets a major boost this fall with the rele...

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ROCKET NEWS
 
It’s almost like keeping a secret garden or painting hidden inside your shoes!
Japanese gift item manufacturer and retailer REGALERIA have come up with a stylish way to brighten your footwear, well the inside of them, at least. The company has recently released a line of shoe insole...

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Have a meeting online but no time to do your makeup? No problem with this technology.
Telecommuting has yet to catch on in Japan, where logging long hours at the office by your physical presence, regardless of your work efficiency, is still required at many corporations.
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ROCKET NEWS
 
 
Whether you prefer pretty flats or towering heels, this five-piece range has a Pikachu shoe for you.
Since Pokémon Go took over people’s smartphones in Japan, the cute animated creatures from the franchise have been running riot all over the rest of our accessories and wardrobes t...

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ROCKET NEWS
 
A modern, stylish twist on a Japanese classic.
Geta are Japan’s traditional wooden sandal-like clogs, still worn today for special occasions to accent a kimono or yukata. At summer festivals in particular, you can instantly pick out their distinctive, hollow clopping sound on the pa...

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A new suit shop opens October 1st in Aoyama, offering bespoke clothing that can be ordered and customized from your phone. The oddly named Difference has created its own phone app in order to realize the “virtual tailor” service, which is available for customers ordering their seco...

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