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Traditional Japanese Wooden Footwear Redesigned as Indoor Slippers to Keep Feet Comfy and Cool
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A modern, stylish twist on a Japanese classic.
Geta are Japan’s traditional wooden sandal-like clogs, still worn today for special occasions to accent a kimono or yukata. At summer festivals in particular, you can instantly pick out their distinctive, hollow clopping sound on the pa...
A modern, stylish twist on a Japanese classic.
Geta are Japan’s traditional wooden sandal-like clogs, still worn today for special occasions to accent a kimono or yukata. At summer festivals in particular, you can instantly pick out their distinctive, hollow clopping sound on the pa...
- September 19, 2016
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Paralympic Flag Passes to Tokyo as Rio 2016 Games Wrap Up
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THE JAPAN NEWS
RIO DE JANEIRO – The 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up Sunday with a festive closing ceremony as Rio de Janeiro handed over the Paralympic flag to Tokyo, host of the 2020 Games.
During the ceremony in Maracana Stadium, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike received the Paralympic flag from In...
RIO DE JANEIRO – The 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up Sunday with a festive closing ceremony as Rio de Janeiro handed over the Paralympic flag to Tokyo, host of the 2020 Games.
During the ceremony in Maracana Stadium, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike received the Paralympic flag from In...
- September 19, 2016
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New luxury Japanese Kit Kat Available at Stores Around The Country
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According to Nestlé Japan, this is the first new nationwide Kit Kat series they’ve released in six years.
Since the first high-end specialty Kit Kat Chocolatory store opened in Tokyo back in 2014, they’ve released some unique creations like limited edition chocolate wafers wrapped...
According to Nestlé Japan, this is the first new nationwide Kit Kat series they’ve released in six years.
Since the first high-end specialty Kit Kat Chocolatory store opened in Tokyo back in 2014, they’ve released some unique creations like limited edition chocolate wafers wrapped...
- September 17, 2016
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Clever AT-AT Multipurpose Stand Helps Organize Your Desk, Recreate Iconic Star Wars Moment
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ROCKET NEWS
Premium Bandai set to release this nifty Star Wars-themed desk organizing stand.
If your desk looks anything like mine (pictured here), it’s a mess of randomly scattered detritus, loose coins, a couple of Futurama figurines and literal miles of haphazardly coiled charging cables. Woul...
Premium Bandai set to release this nifty Star Wars-themed desk organizing stand.
If your desk looks anything like mine (pictured here), it’s a mess of randomly scattered detritus, loose coins, a couple of Futurama figurines and literal miles of haphazardly coiled charging cables. Woul...
- September 17, 2016
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Difference, a New Suit Tailor With Ordering and Customization by Phone
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JAPAN TRENDS
A new suit shop opens October 1st in Aoyama, offering bespoke clothing that can be ordered and customized from your phone. The oddly named Difference has created its own phone app in order to realize the “virtual tailor” service, which is available for customers ordering their seco...
A new suit shop opens October 1st in Aoyama, offering bespoke clothing that can be ordered and customized from your phone. The oddly named Difference has created its own phone app in order to realize the “virtual tailor” service, which is available for customers ordering their seco...
- September 16, 2016
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Renho Elected Democratic Party Chief
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Democratic Party on Thursday elected acting party chief Renho as its new president with the majority support of its rank and file, making her the first woman to lead the DP.
Renho’s three-year term will last through September 2019.
Under her leadership, the major opposition p...
The Democratic Party on Thursday elected acting party chief Renho as its new president with the majority support of its rank and file, making her the first woman to lead the DP.
Renho’s three-year term will last through September 2019.
Under her leadership, the major opposition p...
- September 16, 2016
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The Easygoing Allure of Yutaro: The Androgynous Model Discusses His Style Choices
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Kneeling down in blue denim overalls, he looks up to strike a pose. The T-shirt and cap, both in vivid red, are a great combination. But at first glance, it’s hard to tell what gender he is — the impression he gives is that of a cute, sporty girl.
Meet Yutaro, an 18-year-old mode...
Kneeling down in blue denim overalls, he looks up to strike a pose. The T-shirt and cap, both in vivid red, are a great combination. But at first glance, it’s hard to tell what gender he is — the impression he gives is that of a cute, sporty girl.
Meet Yutaro, an 18-year-old mode...
- September 15, 2016
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Beautiful Blue Apple Jam is Taking the Japanese Internet’s Breath Away!
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What’s blue and sweet and perfect with toast or yogurt? It’s blue apple jam from Aomori Prefecture!
As you can see from the pictures, the blue jam that will soon become available through Village Vanguard’s online shop is an amazing, clear blue, so it’s no wonder the product has capt...
What’s blue and sweet and perfect with toast or yogurt? It’s blue apple jam from Aomori Prefecture!
As you can see from the pictures, the blue jam that will soon become available through Village Vanguard’s online shop is an amazing, clear blue, so it’s no wonder the product has capt...
- September 14, 2016
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World of 'My Neighbor Totoro' Stunningly Recreated in Minecraft
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — A new video reveals spectacular footage of the world of “My Neighbor Totoro” rebuilt in Minecraft.
The 4-minute-plus “cinematic trailer” takes us through the world of “My Neighbor Totoro” showing stunning transformations from animation scenes from the real movie to Minecraft...
TOKYO — A new video reveals spectacular footage of the world of “My Neighbor Totoro” rebuilt in Minecraft.
The 4-minute-plus “cinematic trailer” takes us through the world of “My Neighbor Totoro” showing stunning transformations from animation scenes from the real movie to Minecraft...
- September 13, 2016
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Companies Offering New Lines of Washable Clothes
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THE JAPAN NEWS
More clothing items able to be washed in cold water at home are appearing in stores. They include black formal wear and hats made of natural materials.
Clothing makers have developed items made of highly functional materials to meet the needs of consumers who want to save money...
More clothing items able to be washed in cold water at home are appearing in stores. They include black formal wear and hats made of natural materials.
Clothing makers have developed items made of highly functional materials to meet the needs of consumers who want to save money...
- September 12, 2016
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