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Choose The Name of The Next Train Station in Tokyo

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The latest major train station in Tokyo will open on the Yamanote Line, the JR railway link that forms a circular loop around the center of the city.
In 2020, the twentieth station in the line will open between Shinagawa and Tamachi stations with a building designed by Kengo Kuma.
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Make Your “Miracle Romance” Come True With This Anime-inspired Sailor Moon Ring

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In the name of the moon, pledge your eternal love to someone special with Usagi’s very own engagement ring from Mamoru! 
The 25th Anniversary Sailor Moon Project is the gift that just keeps giving, especially when teaming up with Premium Bandai to produce high-quality merchandise fo...

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Abe Orders Measures to Prevent Mishandling of Public Documents

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday instructed his ministers to draw up measures to prevent any further improper handling of official documents following a series of scandals that have damaged public confidence in the government.
"To secure proper management of public docum...

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Hiroshi Abe’s New Challenge: Leading Film Star Plays Elite Samurai Given Shocking New Job

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Leading film star Hiroshi Abe goes all out in his latest movie, “Nomitori Samurai” (Flea-picking Samurai). He plays an elite samurai who makes a mistake and is punished by being ordered to pick fleas from pet cats, a job that actually existed during the Edo period (1603-1867). Ho...

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Coca-Cola Launches First Alcoholic Drink with Lemondo Canned Chu-hi

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
In Japan, Coca-Cola is more than just coke. In fact, one of it most successful products in the local market is its lineup of Georgia canned coffee. It also makes unique Japanese coke variations, such as the Coca-Cola Peach, Coca-Cola Plus health drink, and Coca-Cola Frozen Lemon.
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Love Fireworks And Ice Cream? Häagen-Dazs Lets You Enjoy Both at This Hanabi Bar in Tokyo

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Launch gorgeous digital fireworks into the night sky for each ice cream you finish. And try out the new summer flavor while you’re at it.
Japan has just entered its sweltering summer months, the perfect time to dig into some icy cold Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Summer over here is also a...

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Govt to Honor Skate King Hanyu

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Friday decided to bestow the People’s Honor Award on two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu.
Hanyu, 23, won the men’s gold medal at two consecutive Olympics, in the 2014 Sochi Games in Russia and the 2018 Pyeongchang Games in ...

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Trump Giving Abe a Hard Time on Trade Despite Close Ties

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - Tariffs on steel, threats of car import levies and intense pressure for a two-way economic deal: despite warm personal ties, U.S. President Donald Trump is giving Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a decidedly tough time on trade.
Trump has also withdrawn from a multilateral...

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Nissin Invents Instant Noodle Draining Shaker to Combat Cabbage Waste

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Nissin recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for a special type of drainer lid especially designed for its staple Yakisoba UFO instant buckwheat noodle product.
If functions a bit like a colander shaker, affixed to the top of the round UFO noodle bowl so that you can pour out t...

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Shocking Blue Cream-filled Taiyaki Cakes Now Available from Yokohama Kurikoan for a Limited Time!

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Yokohama Kurikoan’s new limited edition taiyaki cake flavor comes in a striking blue color and has a delightfully refreshing aftertaste to boot!
Taiyaki, the popular Japanese snack made in the shape of a fish using pancake-like dough, is most commonly filled with a sweet red bean pa...

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