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Creative Sole: Japanese Sneaker Culture Explores The Multicultural World of Japan’s Casual Footwear Design
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JAPAN TRENDS
The writer Manami Okazaki has carved out a solid name for herself in what are sometimes dismissively called “coffee-table books”, but are at heart lovingly conceived and designed photo books or art catalogues. Previous examples of her books include Kokeshi, from Tohoku with Love, a...
The writer Manami Okazaki has carved out a solid name for herself in what are sometimes dismissively called “coffee-table books”, but are at heart lovingly conceived and designed photo books or art catalogues. Previous examples of her books include Kokeshi, from Tohoku with Love, a...
- August 17, 2017
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U.S. Continues to Fly Ospreys Despite Japan's Request For Halt
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - The U.S. Marine Corps said Wednesday it will continue flight operations of Osprey aircraft in Japan as it judged them to be safe despite Tokyo's request for a halt following a fatal crash off the coast of Australia last week.
After an initial examination of the accident, Lt....
TOKYO - The U.S. Marine Corps said Wednesday it will continue flight operations of Osprey aircraft in Japan as it judged them to be safe despite Tokyo's request for a halt following a fatal crash off the coast of Australia last week.
After an initial examination of the accident, Lt....
- August 10, 2017
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Maehara Vows to Review DP Ties with Other Parties
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara on Monday promised to review his Democratic Party’s cooperation with other opposition forces including the Japanese Communist Party.
At a press conference, Maehara, 55, said he will carry out the review if he is elected p...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara on Monday promised to review his Democratic Party’s cooperation with other opposition forces including the Japanese Communist Party.
At a press conference, Maehara, 55, said he will carry out the review if he is elected p...
- August 9, 2017
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One Piece’s Creator Refusing to Write About His Struggles Could Be a Reason For Its Huge Success
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ROCKET NEWS
With over 416 million copies sold worldwide, he sure knows what makes readers tick.
When the hit series One Piece was serialized, its creator Eiichiro Oda was working an insane work schedule that would make any aspiring manga artist think twice about their choice of career.
Hard wor...
With over 416 million copies sold worldwide, he sure knows what makes readers tick.
When the hit series One Piece was serialized, its creator Eiichiro Oda was working an insane work schedule that would make any aspiring manga artist think twice about their choice of career.
Hard wor...
- August 9, 2017
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Pepper Serves Free Drinks at SoftBank Store Robot Cafes
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JAPAN TRENDS
Visitors to SoftBank stores in Tokyo and many other areas around Japan would have likely encountered the small white robot Pepper.
The humanoid robot, co-developed by Aldebaran Robotics with the telecommunications giant, can also be spotted at various other stores and hotels in Jap...
Visitors to SoftBank stores in Tokyo and many other areas around Japan would have likely encountered the small white robot Pepper.
The humanoid robot, co-developed by Aldebaran Robotics with the telecommunications giant, can also be spotted at various other stores and hotels in Jap...
- August 8, 2017
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Aoki’s 1st Hit For Jays is HR Against Astros
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THE JAPAN NEWS
HOUSTON — Norichika Aoki made his presence felt with his new team
— by homering against his old team.
Aoki got his first hit for the Toronto Blue Jays since being traded last week from Houston, a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Sunday against the Astros.
That gave the Blue...
HOUSTON — Norichika Aoki made his presence felt with his new team
— by homering against his old team.
Aoki got his first hit for the Toronto Blue Jays since being traded last week from Houston, a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Sunday against the Astros.
That gave the Blue...
- August 8, 2017
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Weakening Typhoon Edges Closer to Central Japan
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - A weakening Typhoon Noru churned closer to central Japan on Monday, pounding parts of the country with torrential rain, but it had lost much of the strength that at one point made it the world's strongest storm this year.
Evacuation advisories were issued for tens of thousan...
TOKYO - A weakening Typhoon Noru churned closer to central Japan on Monday, pounding parts of the country with torrential rain, but it had lost much of the strength that at one point made it the world's strongest storm this year.
Evacuation advisories were issued for tens of thousan...
- August 7, 2017
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Kengo Kuma to Design New Meiji Jingu Museum, Opening in Autumn 2019
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JAPAN TRENDS
A new museum will open in Meiji Shrine (or Meiji Jingu), the central Tokyo shrine linked to the Imperial Family that is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, Meiji Jingu Museum is set to open in autumn 2019 to coincide with ce...
A new museum will open in Meiji Shrine (or Meiji Jingu), the central Tokyo shrine linked to the Imperial Family that is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, Meiji Jingu Museum is set to open in autumn 2019 to coincide with ce...
- August 5, 2017
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Hosono Leaving DP to Create New Party
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Democratic Party Deputy President Goshi Hosono informed fellow party members on Friday that he intends to leave the top opposition party and aims to form a new political party.
Hosono, a House of Representatives lawmaker, revealed his plans at a meetin...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Democratic Party Deputy President Goshi Hosono informed fellow party members on Friday that he intends to leave the top opposition party and aims to form a new political party.
Hosono, a House of Representatives lawmaker, revealed his plans at a meetin...
- August 5, 2017
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Ring, Ring, Your Giant Nuclear Monster is Calling
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ROCKET NEWS
April Fools Jokes coming out of Japan have a track record of becoming reality.
The largest example in recent years was the combining of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla after both franchises shared director Hideaki Anno.
One illustration led to over a year’s worth of art ...
April Fools Jokes coming out of Japan have a track record of becoming reality.
The largest example in recent years was the combining of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla after both franchises shared director Hideaki Anno.
One illustration led to over a year’s worth of art ...
- August 4, 2017
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