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Putin Looks to Play on U.S.-Japan Jitters

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WALLSTREET JOURNAL
 
MOSCOW—Russia’s diplomatic outreach to Japan over a 70-year territorial dispute is aimed partly at securing a more valuable prize for the Kremlin: new political inroads with one of the U.S.’s biggest regional allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Japanese Prime Mi...

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Nestlé Japan Launches Kit Kat Chocolatory Sublime Volcanic, Made From Rare Cocoa Beans

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Here’s a serious improvement on the “obligation chocolate” that is wrecking Valentine’s Day for many in Japan: Nestlé Japan has returned with another brilliant chocolate snack for the local market — and just in time for February 14th, too.
Available in Japan from Nestlé’s Chocolato...

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MY HEROES / Ichiro Mizuki And The Heisei-Era Rise Of Anison

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The final year of the Heisei era (1989-present) has begun, with many commenting on how the era should be remembered. Some will recall it as an age of catastrophic earthquakes, while for others, it has been a time of economic crisis or expanding globalization, among other perspect...

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Russians Protest Putin And Abe's Talks Over Returning Kuril Islands To Japan

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TELEGRAPH
 
Hundreds of Russians have protested talks over giving some of the Kuril Islands back to Japan ahead of a meeting between Shinzo Abe and Vladimir Putin.
Demonstrators chanted “the Kurils are our lands!” and “dismiss the government!” in a park in front of the Russian army theatre in dow...

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World’s Oldest Man Dies In Japan Aged 113

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Masazo Nonaka, who enjoyed watching sumo wrestling and eating sweets, died at home
The world’s oldest man has died at his home, a hot springs inn on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido, at the age of 113.
His family said Masazo Nonaka died peacefully from natural causes in the...

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New Volcanic Japanese KitKats

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - After snaring exclusive rights to the world’s first ruby chocolate last year, Nestlé Japan has been continuing their pursuit for the world’s rarest chocolates, and this year they’ve really outdone themselves, with the announcement of a brand new collection featuring volcanic...

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"Shooting Stars On Demand": Japan Sends Artificial Meteors Into Space

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NDTV
 
 
 
A start-up based in Tokyo developed the micro-satellite for the celestial show over Hiroshima early next year as the initial experiment for what it calls a "shooting stars on demand" service.
A rocket carrying a satellite on a mission to deliver the world's first artificial meteor show...

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Get Lost In This Visually Stunning Children’s Book Of Labyrinths By Junaida

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The artist junaida has created a dazzling, beguiling children’s book that readers of all ages will love.
Unfolding across 46 pages and designed by Hal Udell, Michi depicts a series of vibrant, sometimes surreal labyrinths and byzantine landscapes, through which the young boy and gi...

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Naoto Kaiho, A Sparkling Gem Of Musicals

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Naoto Kaiho has appeared in musicals since childhood and has won acclaim for his performance in blockbuster productions in recent years.
His versatile singing voice and the roles he has performed give the impression that he has made the most of his natural talent. However, he has...

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Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast 2019! Sakura Coming Earlier Than Usual To Tokyo

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SORA NEWS
 
Japan’s most beloved flowers are often associated with April, but they’ll be at their most beautiful in Tokyo before that, says forecast.
With Christmas and New Year’s over, it’s time to start looking forward to spring, and in Japan, that means looking forward to cherry blossoms. Sure...

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