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2020 Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony Planning Team Announced

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The initial team of people who will supervise and direct planning for the opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games has been announced.
The officially confirmed eight figures come from Japanese music, dance, traditional theater, film, and advertising.
They in...

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Universal Studios Japan’s Original-story Sailor Moon Attraction Details Revealed

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Theme park lets us know what kind of attraction it’ll be, when we can experience it, and what special Sailor Moon food we can look forward to.
Since 2015, Universal Studios Japan has been creating attractions based on hit anime and video game series as part of its Universal Cool Jap...

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Japan to Refuse Renegotiations

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Japanese government hit back at South Korea’s report examining the Japan-South Korea accord on the issue of comfort women. Even if the administration of South Korean President Moon Jae In calls for Japan to renegotiate the accord based on the report in the future, Japan will ...

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New Pokémon Earrings and Hair Accessories Will Have You Looking Pikachu-perfect

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Need something special to finish off your holiday party outfit? LetPikachu and Eevee help.
There are a number of things that make Pikachu’s design fantastic, but one of the most important is that the Pokémon mascot can be recognized simply by his silhouette.
 
For those who’ve seen ...

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Japan’s First Gel Nail Tryvertising Concept Shop JellyNail

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The first tryvertising gel nail concept shop opened in Japan on December 13th.
JellyNail is located in Daikanyama, the high-end retail district on the edge of Shibuya. Customers can drop in and try out gel nail styles for free as well as get advice on nail art, colors, patterns, an...

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Crown Prince's Accession to Throne in 2019 To be One-off Holiday

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO ―The government is considering designating as a one-off holiday the day of Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the throne on May 1, 2019, in what will be Japan's first succession from a living emperor since 1817, a government source said Sunday.
The government plans to seek t...

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Kono: Japan Supports 2-state Solution for Palestine, Israel

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
JERUSALEM (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Taro Kono urged the Israeli and Palestinian leaders to advance their peace negotiations when he met with them respectively on Monday.
Kono held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and with Palestinian Preside...

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New App Lets You Traverse The Streets of Modern Tokyo and Ancient Edo at The Same Time

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ROCKET NEWS
 
The Edo Past and Present Wanderings app appeals not only to old map buffs, but to anyone with a sense of adventure. 
O
ne of my favorite things to do when I have some spare time is to take a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. Whether it’s while traveling or in the same city I...

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°C combined Finnish-style Sauna And Designer Capsule Hotel Opens in Ebisu

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
°C (pronounced “Doe-shi” and meaning “degrees Celsius”) is a new transit service that combines a luxury Finnish-style sauna and designer accommodation. The first branch opens in Ebisu, central Tokyo, on December 16th, with a second branch already planned for Gotanda in early 2018....

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5 Years on, Abe Continues to Dominate Party, Bureaucrats

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Tuesday marks five years since the launch of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s second Cabinet in December 2012. Giving top priority to the economy, Abe has steadily been strengthening his political base as the predominant force within the Liberal Democratic Party.
However, the governme...

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