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One Piece Author Claims a Certain Seven Villains Extended The Series Far Longer Than He Intended

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ROCKET NEWS
 
A passing thought became the cornerstone for a gripping story that has entertained generations.
One Piece, the manga about a boy’s desire to become the pirate king, is one of the longest-running series in manga history.
It’s been overwhelming success thanks to author Eiichiro Oda’s ...

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A guide to Tokyo's Geeky Underworld

  • Category:Tourism
JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - "Tokyo Geek’s Guide" is the most comprehensive guide ever produced to Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down on each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hangout — from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-k...

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Developing Nations To Get Help with Mercury Collection

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
In response to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (see below) coming into effect last month, the Environment Ministry will begin disseminating to developing countries Japan’s know-how on collecting mercury products, such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
The convention r...

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Henn na Hotel Robot-run Hotels to Open in Tokyo, Expand Overseas

  • Category:Stay
JAPAN TRENDS
 
The public’s (and tourists’) appetite for wacky accommodation experiences continues unabated, it seems, as Henn na Hotel has announced a major expansion.
The Sasebo-based hotel, which is ostensibly fronted by robotic staff of receptionists and concierges, such as a dinosaur “mannin...

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Kimono Dress Shirt Is a Sleek Reimagining of Japan’s Most Feminine Type of Traditional Clothing

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Furisode fashion gets a modern makeover.
Japan has sort of a conflicted relationship with kimono. Yes, the traditional garments are widely considered elegant and beautiful, but arranging the robe and properly tying the sash takes for more time than putting on Western-style clothing,...

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Uniqlo Launches Line of Maternity Clothing

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - While Uniqlo can trace its corporate lineage back to 1949, it only opened its first store in 1984, and it didn’t really start taking off in popularity until after the turn of the millennium. Early on, Uniqlo’s most loyal customers were students and young adults with a tight ...

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McDonald’s Japan Bringing Back Matcha Treats Again This Year With New Twist

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - As we’ve seen time and time again, McDonald’s Japan likes to shake up its menu to keep customers coming back to try all the new and limited-time goodies, with everything from peach milkshakes and Pikachu McFlurries to monstrous burgers like the Giga Mac.
Last year, they also...

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Spirited Away No Face Soy Sauce Bottle and Rice Scoop Will Bring Taste of Ghibli to Your Kitchen

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Iconic character from Hayao Miyazaki anime is ready to terrify and/or charm you at mealtime.
Just about every Studio Ghibli anime features a plucky heroine who has an adventure, or at least a dramatic coming-of-age experience. Along the way, she generally meets a handsome, helpful y...

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New ‘Shachihoko’ Ornaments for Kumamoto Castle Unveiled

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
KUMAMOTO (Jiji Press) — New shachihoko ornaments for the towers of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto went on display Wednesday at a tourist facility near the castle, which was heavily damaged by powerful earthquakes in April last year.
Jolted by the quakes, a total of four sculptures o...

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Duty-free Shops to Open In The Immediate Arrival Area of Narita Airport’s Terminal 2

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Travelers to Japan will soon be able shop duty-free as soon as they land, eliminating the need to carry heavy purchases on-board beforehand.  
Narita International Airport, Japan’s predominant international airport, is about to become the first airport in Japan to receive duty-free ...

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