JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — “People say ‘rock is dead.’ It’s not dead. I think it’s about to come back—as long as there are some people like me, somebody crazy, still doing it.”
Fresh from a live show at London’s Wembley Arena, and days after the
release in Japan of a documentary charting the rise of h...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Yoshiki Hayashi hardly sleeps. The drummer, pianist, songwriter and leader of rock band X Japan has been in and out of the country constantly these past few months, promoting his band’s new documentary film, “We Are X.” At the same time he has been performing solo concerts, recordin...

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Defense Minister Tomomi Inada on Tuesday admitted her involvement in a civil court case filed by educational corporation Moritomo Gakuen and corrected her Monday statement denying it.
Speaking at Tuesday’s plenary session of the House of Representatives, Inada said she had appear...

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ROCKET NEWS
 
It’s time to look forward to a taste of Spring — with the “McFlurry Crunchy Sakura“!!
After the winter cold, it’s now time to anticipate the coming of warmer weather, and of course the beautiful sakura cherry blossoms. The food industry is certainly no exception to this Japanese obs...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
 At a glance, Japan’s roadways would seem plenty dangerous: a high pedestrian count, non-existent bike lanes, an increasingly elderly population behind the wheel, Pokémon Go. But despite the slew of danger-making variables, the nation’s streets are becoming safer, recording fewer t...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Zero-to-hero movies, usually about athletes or musicians or other folks engaged in something competitive and cinematic (baseball, yes; darts, no), are a staple of the film business in Japan. One reason: Audiences here admire gaman — the perseverance the protagonists display in pursu...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The traditional festival of the Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. This is when ornamental dolls representing the emperor and empress from the Heian period are displayed in homes and other places around Japan.
 
There are many kinds and sizes of Hina-ningyo, or Hi...

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Samurai-style Snuggie seeks to help travelers fly in comfort.
Sleeved blankets, like the infamous Snuggie, are an odd mixed bag of pros and cons. On the pro side, staying warm when the temperature drops and being able to use your hands are two things that are pretty universally like...

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Experience a mix of old and new at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku
“A great adventure.” This is perhaps the most appropriate way to describe the showbiz extravaganza that takes place in the basement of the bright, luxurious building that houses the Robot Restaurant, a sci-fi cabaret ...

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This year, veteran mangaka Riyoko Ikeda — who is known for her “Berusaiyu no Bara” (The Rose of Versailles) and “Orufeusu no Mado” (The Window of Orpheus) series — celebrates the 50th anniversary of her debut.
An English-language edition of “Berubara” — short for “Berusaiyu no Ba...

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