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Non-Japanese People Are Poorly Represented In Japanese Media: That Needs To Change
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JAPAN TIMES
For almost a decade, the Japanese TV show “Why Did You Come to Japan?” has operated on the premise of finding foreign tourists and asking them the titular question. It might seem like an innocent query at first, but in fact this show and its ilk embody everything that is wrong with ...
For almost a decade, the Japanese TV show “Why Did You Come to Japan?” has operated on the premise of finding foreign tourists and asking them the titular question. It might seem like an innocent query at first, but in fact this show and its ilk embody everything that is wrong with ...
- March 18, 2019
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Kyoto Temple To Show Sakura Painting On Sliding Doors
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Fusuma sliding doors featuring a painting of a cherry blossom tree by a Tokyo artist is on displayed at Kodaiji temple in Kyoto.
The work by Japanese-style painter Senrin Yamagishi spreads across four doors each measuring 1.8 meters high by 1.4 meters wide. It is on public view o...
Fusuma sliding doors featuring a painting of a cherry blossom tree by a Tokyo artist is on displayed at Kodaiji temple in Kyoto.
The work by Japanese-style painter Senrin Yamagishi spreads across four doors each measuring 1.8 meters high by 1.4 meters wide. It is on public view o...
- March 16, 2019
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Sakura Totoro: Official Studio Ghibli Merchandise For Cherry Blossom Season 2019
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SORA NEWS
Enjoy hanami flower viewing with some famous anime wood sprites this year.
As we get ready to head into spring, stores around Japan are beginning to blossom with sakura-themed treats to help get us into the spirit of the flower-viewing season.
One of those stores is Donguri no Kyowa...
Enjoy hanami flower viewing with some famous anime wood sprites this year.
As we get ready to head into spring, stores around Japan are beginning to blossom with sakura-themed treats to help get us into the spirit of the flower-viewing season.
One of those stores is Donguri no Kyowa...
- March 15, 2019
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White Day “ Japan’s Reverse Valentine Day
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BBC
A special follow-up day to Valentine’s sees men gifting women. But what might a dip in its popularity tell us about modern Japan?
For many in the West, the red-and-pink heart-filled celebrations of Valentine’s Day are already a month old.
But in Japan, shops and consumers have been gearing...
A special follow-up day to Valentine’s sees men gifting women. But what might a dip in its popularity tell us about modern Japan?
For many in the West, the red-and-pink heart-filled celebrations of Valentine’s Day are already a month old.
But in Japan, shops and consumers have been gearing...
- March 15, 2019
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Abe Suggests He Won't Seek 4th Term As LDP President
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested Thursday he has no intention of serving another four-year term as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party when his third term expires in September 2021.
Abe's remarks came after some LDP heavyweights hinted at the possibility of c...
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested Thursday he has no intention of serving another four-year term as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party when his third term expires in September 2021.
Abe's remarks came after some LDP heavyweights hinted at the possibility of c...
- March 15, 2019
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Godiva Japan Unveils Beautiful Cherry Blossom Party Cake, But You Won’t Find It At Fancy Stores
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SORA NEWS
Gourmet chocolatier is selling its mouthwatering sakura/matcha combo where ordinary people go to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Belgian chocolatier Godiva has made it pretty clear that it’s no fan of Japan’s custom of giving “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, going so far as to ta...
Gourmet chocolatier is selling its mouthwatering sakura/matcha combo where ordinary people go to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Belgian chocolatier Godiva has made it pretty clear that it’s no fan of Japan’s custom of giving “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, going so far as to ta...
- March 14, 2019
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Japanese Wife Rewards Hubby With $250 And A Day Off For Being A 'Hardworking Dad'
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ASIAONE
It's been said that it takes a village to raise a child.
So, imagine the Herculean responsiblity that parents shoulder daily and how stressful it must be -- even with two people at the helm.
Hence, when partners shower each other with gratitude and appreciation for their contribution to...
It's been said that it takes a village to raise a child.
So, imagine the Herculean responsiblity that parents shoulder daily and how stressful it must be -- even with two people at the helm.
Hence, when partners shower each other with gratitude and appreciation for their contribution to...
- March 13, 2019
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Kanjani8 To Hold Dome Tour To Commemorate 15th Anniversary
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TOKYO HIVE
Kanjani8, who will be celebrating 15 years since their debut this year, will hold a dome tour called 'Juugosai' this summer.
This will be their eighth five-major dome tour in their career. For the upcoming tour, the group is scheduled to hold 12 shows at the five dome venues.
[Juug...
Kanjani8, who will be celebrating 15 years since their debut this year, will hold a dome tour called 'Juugosai' this summer.
This will be their eighth five-major dome tour in their career. For the upcoming tour, the group is scheduled to hold 12 shows at the five dome venues.
[Juug...
- March 13, 2019
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500 Days And Counting Until Tokyo Olympics
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THE JAPAN NEWS
With Tuesday marking 500 days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, the special event “Shibuya de 500” was held at the busy intersection in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
Four big screens around Shibuya Station displayed vivid images of fireworks and the number “500” as part of...
With Tuesday marking 500 days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, the special event “Shibuya de 500” was held at the busy intersection in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
Four big screens around Shibuya Station displayed vivid images of fireworks and the number “500” as part of...
- March 13, 2019
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‘The Grand Tour’ Star James May Heads to Japan for Solo Amazon Series
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VARIETY
“The Grand Tour’s” James May is going on the road with Amazon again, but without motoring buddies Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond at his side. “Our Man in…Japan” will see May travel the titular Asian country on a quest to understand its unique, extraordinary and complex culture.
Ma...
“The Grand Tour’s” James May is going on the road with Amazon again, but without motoring buddies Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond at his side. “Our Man in…Japan” will see May travel the titular Asian country on a quest to understand its unique, extraordinary and complex culture.
Ma...
- March 12, 2019
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