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Japan's Emperors: From Divine Commander To 'Comforter-In-Chief'
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - When Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne, he will be taking on a role that has changed almost beyond recognition from its mythological origins.
Naruhito will be Japan's 126th emperor, in a line said to stretch back more than 2,600 years.
Recent decades hav...
TOKYO - When Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne, he will be taking on a role that has changed almost beyond recognition from its mythological origins.
Naruhito will be Japan's 126th emperor, in a line said to stretch back more than 2,600 years.
Recent decades hav...
- April 6, 2019
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Japan (Very Carefully) Drops Plastic Explosives Onto An Asteroid
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NPR
Early Friday morning, Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft detonated an explosive device over a small asteroid. The goal was to create a fresh crater that will later be studied by the spacecraft.
Researchers watched from mission control in Sagamihara, Japan, and clapped politely as Hayabusa2 releas...
Early Friday morning, Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft detonated an explosive device over a small asteroid. The goal was to create a fresh crater that will later be studied by the spacecraft.
Researchers watched from mission control in Sagamihara, Japan, and clapped politely as Hayabusa2 releas...
- April 6, 2019
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Dancing For The Gods
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Fisherman adorned in female kimono and makeup dance on a ship decorated with Japanese cedar leaves and red and white banners off the coast of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Thursday.
The dance is part of a festival for Ose Shrine to pray for safety at sea and a bountiful catch...
Fisherman adorned in female kimono and makeup dance on a ship decorated with Japanese cedar leaves and red and white banners off the coast of Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Thursday.
The dance is part of a festival for Ose Shrine to pray for safety at sea and a bountiful catch...
- April 5, 2019
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Every Single Nintendo Super Famicom Offered For Sale In One Bundle By Japanese Collector
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SORA NEWS
Over 1,000 titles, including ultra-rare unreleased games and prize versions, could be yours with just one click (and a lot of cash).
The 16-bit era of video games represents a unique stage of the medium’s history. It’s arguably as far back as you can go without getting into the arbitr...
Over 1,000 titles, including ultra-rare unreleased games and prize versions, could be yours with just one click (and a lot of cash).
The 16-bit era of video games represents a unique stage of the medium’s history. It’s arguably as far back as you can go without getting into the arbitr...
- April 4, 2019
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Fujiki Naohito To Release A New Album Commemorating 20 Years Since His CD Debut
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TOKYO HIVE
Fujiki Naohito's new album "20th -Grown Boy-" will drop on June 19.
Fujiki started his musical activities when he released his single "Sekai no Hate ~the end of the world~" in July of 1999. "20th -Grown Boy-" will mark 20 years since his CD debut, and it will include songs provide...
Fujiki Naohito's new album "20th -Grown Boy-" will drop on June 19.
Fujiki started his musical activities when he released his single "Sekai no Hate ~the end of the world~" in July of 1999. "20th -Grown Boy-" will mark 20 years since his CD debut, and it will include songs provide...
- April 4, 2019
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Did Hinatazaka46 Plagiarize Koda Kumi?
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ARAMA JAPAN
The 4th sister group of Nogizaka46 made their official debut on March 27th. Hinatazaka46, formerly known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 introduced themselves to the world with the single “Kyun“.
It’s already been quite a success, debuting at #1 and has thus far sold over 476, 239 units. ...
The 4th sister group of Nogizaka46 made their official debut on March 27th. Hinatazaka46, formerly known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 introduced themselves to the world with the single “Kyun“.
It’s already been quite a success, debuting at #1 and has thus far sold over 476, 239 units. ...
- April 4, 2019
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How Japan’s New Imperial Era Broke The Internet In A Very Tiny Way
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TECH CRUNCH
Emperor Akihito of Japan is abdicating and passing the office to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, and as part of the transition comes a new gengo, or era name: “Reiwa.” It’s loaded with meaning and subtext, but because of the way text is sent and displayed over the internet, the name...
Emperor Akihito of Japan is abdicating and passing the office to his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, and as part of the transition comes a new gengo, or era name: “Reiwa.” It’s loaded with meaning and subtext, but because of the way text is sent and displayed over the internet, the name...
- April 3, 2019
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Rilakkuma’s First Stop Motion Animated Series Coming To Netflix
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word "relax," and the Japanese word "kuma," meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear is one of Sanrio's many hit characters, their impressive line-up includes Gudetama the lazy egg, and the iconic Hello Kitty.
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TOKYO - Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word "relax," and the Japanese word "kuma," meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear is one of Sanrio's many hit characters, their impressive line-up includes Gudetama the lazy egg, and the iconic Hello Kitty.
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- April 2, 2019
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Tomohisa Yamashita To Cover “Anan” Magazine Again
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ARAMA JAPAN
The latest cover boy for popular magazine anan has been revealed, and it’s none other than Tomohisa Yamashita. His issue will be available nationwide in Japan beginning on April 10th.
Yamapi’s interview theme will be about “upgrading”. He’s always looking to improve his skill as an ...
The latest cover boy for popular magazine anan has been revealed, and it’s none other than Tomohisa Yamashita. His issue will be available nationwide in Japan beginning on April 10th.
Yamapi’s interview theme will be about “upgrading”. He’s always looking to improve his skill as an ...
- April 1, 2019
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‘Reiwa’ Chosen As New Era Name
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The name of the new era is “Reiwa,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Monday.
The Cabinet decided Monday on a government ordinance, effective the same day, to establish the name.
Reiwa will replace the current era name of Heisei on May 1 with the enthronement of Crown P...
The name of the new era is “Reiwa,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Monday.
The Cabinet decided Monday on a government ordinance, effective the same day, to establish the name.
Reiwa will replace the current era name of Heisei on May 1 with the enthronement of Crown P...
- April 1, 2019
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