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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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Gundam Vs. Hello Kitty Project Asks You To Choose Between Japan’s Greatest Pop Culture Icons
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SORA NEWS
It’s time to pick a side in this battle of super technology and super cuteness.
Through the years, Japan has given us hundreds of awesome robots and cute animal mascot characters, but no two have left their mark on history like Gundam and Hello Kitty have. So naturally, it’s now time ...
It’s time to pick a side in this battle of super technology and super cuteness.
Through the years, Japan has given us hundreds of awesome robots and cute animal mascot characters, but no two have left their mark on history like Gundam and Hello Kitty have. So naturally, it’s now time ...
- March 30, 2019
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End Of An Era, Literally: Japan To Name New Imperial Epoch On April 1
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CNN
(CNN)It's the dawning of the age of ... something.
Japan will reveal the name of the country's next era on April 1, as the country prepares for the abdication of Emperor Akihito later this year.
The current Heisei Era began in 1989, when Akihito succeeded his father Emperor Hirohito, who r...
(CNN)It's the dawning of the age of ... something.
Japan will reveal the name of the country's next era on April 1, as the country prepares for the abdication of Emperor Akihito later this year.
The current Heisei Era began in 1989, when Akihito succeeded his father Emperor Hirohito, who r...
- March 29, 2019
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Häagen-Dazs Opens Matcha Salon In Roppongi Serving Six-Course Meal Inspired By Green Tea
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JAPAN TRENDS
Alongside other global food and drink brands like Coca-Cola and Kit Kat, Häagen-Dazs has enjoyed success in the Japanese market by creating flavors and products especially for the local market. The lineup of Häagen-Dazs ice creams in a Japanese convenience store or supermarket will...
Alongside other global food and drink brands like Coca-Cola and Kit Kat, Häagen-Dazs has enjoyed success in the Japanese market by creating flavors and products especially for the local market. The lineup of Häagen-Dazs ice creams in a Japanese convenience store or supermarket will...
- March 29, 2019
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Japanese Journalist Found Guilty Of Defamation In HPV Vaccine Case
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SCIENCE MAGAZINE
A Japanese court ruled yesterday that a medical journalist who has championed vaccination to reduce the risk of cervical cancer defamed a neurologist by writing that he had fabricated data showing a link between the vaccine and brain damage in mice.
The case had been closely wa...
A Japanese court ruled yesterday that a medical journalist who has championed vaccination to reduce the risk of cervical cancer defamed a neurologist by writing that he had fabricated data showing a link between the vaccine and brain damage in mice.
The case had been closely wa...
- March 28, 2019
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Japan Will Partially Lift Evacuation Order In Town Where Fukushima Nuclear Plant Located
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FOX NEWS
Just over eight years since the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan was crippled by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, officials revealed Tuesday they plan to partially lift an evacuation order for one of the two towns were the facility is located.
Part of the Okuma will reopen on Apri...
Just over eight years since the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan was crippled by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, officials revealed Tuesday they plan to partially lift an evacuation order for one of the two towns were the facility is located.
Part of the Okuma will reopen on Apri...
- March 27, 2019
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Japanese Amusement Park’s New Horror Attraction Involves Handcuffing Visitors In The Dark
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SORA NEWS
Do you dare take the challenge and ride into an endless mineshaft?
No self-respecting theme park can truly be considered complete without an attraction filled with all manner of ghastly and creepy things waiting to spook visitors. Amusement park Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture...
Do you dare take the challenge and ride into an endless mineshaft?
No self-respecting theme park can truly be considered complete without an attraction filled with all manner of ghastly and creepy things waiting to spook visitors. Amusement park Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture...
- March 26, 2019
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