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U.S. Navy Destroyer Collides with Merchant Vessel Near Japan; 7 Crew Missing
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JAPAN TODAY
WASHINGTON/TOKYO - The U.S. Navy said on Friday one of its destroyers collided with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel southwest of Yokosuka, Japan, in the dead of night and the Japanese Coast Guard reported seven U.S. crew members were missing.
The Japanese coast guard also said ...
WASHINGTON/TOKYO - The U.S. Navy said on Friday one of its destroyers collided with a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel southwest of Yokosuka, Japan, in the dead of night and the Japanese Coast Guard reported seven U.S. crew members were missing.
The Japanese coast guard also said ...
- June 23, 2017
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Chill Out This Summer With a Refreshing Iced Cup Noodle
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ROCKET NEWS
If you can’t stand the heat, then get out a delicious-looking Cup Noodle Somen.
Japan is quickly entering the summer season, which is also traditionally known as “the suckiest season around.” With its abundance of cockroaches, giant hornets, humidity, sweat, typhoons, and…sweat, the...
If you can’t stand the heat, then get out a delicious-looking Cup Noodle Somen.
Japan is quickly entering the summer season, which is also traditionally known as “the suckiest season around.” With its abundance of cockroaches, giant hornets, humidity, sweat, typhoons, and…sweat, the...
- June 22, 2017
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MetaLimbs Give Users Multiple Arm Interaction with Two Wearable Robotic Arms
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JAPAN TRENDS
Japan is the land of high tech, if you discount the national obsession with faxes. And you might also be forgiven for chuckling at that reputation as you peruse the funky but quite low-fi charms of chindogu “useless” gadgets created by the likes of Thanko or the wacky musical instr...
Japan is the land of high tech, if you discount the national obsession with faxes. And you might also be forgiven for chuckling at that reputation as you peruse the funky but quite low-fi charms of chindogu “useless” gadgets created by the likes of Thanko or the wacky musical instr...
- June 22, 2017
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Date Set To Announce Royal Engagement
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday that it will announce the informal engagement of Princess Mako, a granddaughter of the Emperor and Empress, to former university classmate Kei Komuro on July 8.
The announcement will be made by the chief of the agenc...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday that it will announce the informal engagement of Princess Mako, a granddaughter of the Emperor and Empress, to former university classmate Kei Komuro on July 8.
The announcement will be made by the chief of the agenc...
- June 21, 2017
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Hatsune Miku Goes Retro Sci-fi with God of Manga-Style Makeover
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ROCKET NEWS
Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku meets the “God of Manga,” Osamu Tezuka, in new exhibition.
Images of Vocaloid mega-star (and government employee) Hatsune Miku have been nostalgically re-imagined in the style of Atom Boy creator Osamu Tezuka to form the centrepiece of a new exhibition. Wi...
Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku meets the “God of Manga,” Osamu Tezuka, in new exhibition.
Images of Vocaloid mega-star (and government employee) Hatsune Miku have been nostalgically re-imagined in the style of Atom Boy creator Osamu Tezuka to form the centrepiece of a new exhibition. Wi...
- June 19, 2017
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'Conspiracy' Law Enacted Through Rare Diet Tactic
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - The Diet on Thursday enacted contentious legislation to criminalize the planning of serious crimes, which the government says will help thwart terrorism but opponents claim could lead to the suppression of civil liberties and excessive state surveillance.
The amendment to th...
TOKYO - The Diet on Thursday enacted contentious legislation to criminalize the planning of serious crimes, which the government says will help thwart terrorism but opponents claim could lead to the suppression of civil liberties and excessive state surveillance.
The amendment to th...
- June 19, 2017
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Hawks Hold Off Carp Despite Maru’s Three-homer Game
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JAPAN TIMES
HIROSHIMA – The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks took a step toward their seventh interleague title on Friday, overcoming Yoshihiro Maru’s three home runs to beat the Hiroshima Carp 5-3.
Rick van den Hurk (7-3) allowed eight hits and a walk over seven innings, while striking out nine to earn ...
HIROSHIMA – The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks took a step toward their seventh interleague title on Friday, overcoming Yoshihiro Maru’s three home runs to beat the Hiroshima Carp 5-3.
Rick van den Hurk (7-3) allowed eight hits and a walk over seven innings, while striking out nine to earn ...
- June 17, 2017
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Surveillance Cameras Introduced on JR Yamanote Line Trains in Tokyo
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JAPAN TRENDS
Although Japan has a prominent number of police substations around communities, locals often take pride in how their cities generally have less surveillance and security cameras than other major developed nations. While this is not to suggest that Japan values civil liberties more ...
Although Japan has a prominent number of police substations around communities, locals often take pride in how their cities generally have less surveillance and security cameras than other major developed nations. While this is not to suggest that Japan values civil liberties more ...
- June 16, 2017
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Tokyo Cafe’s Sailor Moon Cakes Will Have Your Mouth Watering Whether You’re an Anime Fan or Not
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ROCKET NEWS
All five Inner Senshi are represented in tie-up with magical girl franchise.
Even in a country that places an unparalleled importance on the visual presentation of food, the cakes and tarts of Japan’s Cafe Comme Ca stand out. Topped with columns and spirals of colorful fruit, they’d...
All five Inner Senshi are represented in tie-up with magical girl franchise.
Even in a country that places an unparalleled importance on the visual presentation of food, the cakes and tarts of Japan’s Cafe Comme Ca stand out. Topped with columns and spirals of colorful fruit, they’d...
- June 15, 2017
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ANA Promotes Efforts To Recruit Quality Crew
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - All Nippon Airways Co is promoting efforts to secure new cabin crew, including foreign nationals, to deal with a staff shortage stemming from increased flight services.
The Japanese airline has also taken steps to enhance the quality of its crew to improve its hospitality se...
TOKYO - All Nippon Airways Co is promoting efforts to secure new cabin crew, including foreign nationals, to deal with a staff shortage stemming from increased flight services.
The Japanese airline has also taken steps to enhance the quality of its crew to improve its hospitality se...
- June 14, 2017
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