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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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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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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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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 (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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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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TOKYO - Addressing the country on his 84th birthday Saturday, Emperor Akihito thanked citizens for their consideration and efforts to enable his abdication on April 30, 2019, and vowed to fulfill his duties until the last day of his reign.
"I am truly grateful that numerous people h...

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The rental DVD, books and entertainment retail chain Tsutaya once had a large branch on the east of Shinjuku Station. This was demolished a few years ago and reopened as a leaner branch with other tenants. Then the Tsutaya completely transferred to another branch in Kabukicho. Howe...

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The intricate displays offer an alternative perspective on one of Japan’s finest castles.
Known to be one of the most popular castles in Japan, Kumamoto Castle is truly a sight to behold. Unfortunately the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake devastated parts of the magnificent castle, and acce...

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TOKYO ­－Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market will move to a new site on Oct 11, the capital's governor said Wednesday, ending years of delays marked by scandals and emotional divisions among fishmongers.
Yuriko Koike's decision should also clear the way for a key transport hub for the...

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