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Japan’s Beauty Queens Rewrite Old Rules on Race and Nationality
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JAPAN TIMES
It appears that Japan is going through an identity crisis of sorts. Or perhaps an identity shift would be more accurate.
With the crowning of Priyanka Yoshikawa as Miss World Japan 2016, the nation will once again be represented by a multiracial woman on the world stage of beauty — ...
It appears that Japan is going through an identity crisis of sorts. Or perhaps an identity shift would be more accurate.
With the crowning of Priyanka Yoshikawa as Miss World Japan 2016, the nation will once again be represented by a multiracial woman on the world stage of beauty — ...
- September 23, 2016
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Ministry Plans to Distribute Flood Information by Text Message
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The land ministry has started a project to send flood warnings via text message to the mobile phones of people in two cities, in the wake of large-scale floods caused by torrential rain in the Kanto and Tohoku regions in September last year.
The project began on Sept. 5 in Joso, ...
The land ministry has started a project to send flood warnings via text message to the mobile phones of people in two cities, in the wake of large-scale floods caused by torrential rain in the Kanto and Tohoku regions in September last year.
The project began on Sept. 5 in Joso, ...
- September 23, 2016
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Tokyo Restaurant’s Milkshakes Are So Huge They Have Donuts and Churros In It
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ROCKET NEWS
And yes, that is a milkshake with pretzels and potato chips.
If you were in the mood for a tasty burger, you might not think to look for one in Japan, and even then, you might not expect to find such good, honest grub at a cafe that’s a side business for a fashionable clothing line....
And yes, that is a milkshake with pretzels and potato chips.
If you were in the mood for a tasty burger, you might not think to look for one in Japan, and even then, you might not expect to find such good, honest grub at a cafe that’s a side business for a fashionable clothing line....
- September 22, 2016
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Kyushu, Shikoku Hit Hard by Typhoon
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The powerful typhoon that slammed into western Japan on Tuesday brought torrential rains, a landslide and floods mainly in the Kyushu and Shikoku regions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency called on people to be alert to heavy rain and strong winds, which were expected in eastern J...
The powerful typhoon that slammed into western Japan on Tuesday brought torrential rains, a landslide and floods mainly in the Kyushu and Shikoku regions.
The Japan Meteorological Agency called on people to be alert to heavy rain and strong winds, which were expected in eastern J...
- September 20, 2016
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New Art Gallery Complex Opens in Roppongi
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JAPAN TRENDS
Roppongi continues to throw off its sleazy reputation and become a major art and design destination in Tokyo.
A new art building opens on October 21st, bringing together three major gallery spaces. Located in Roppongi 6-chome, complex665 will feature ShugoArts, Taka Ishii Gallery a...
Roppongi continues to throw off its sleazy reputation and become a major art and design destination in Tokyo.
A new art building opens on October 21st, bringing together three major gallery spaces. Located in Roppongi 6-chome, complex665 will feature ShugoArts, Taka Ishii Gallery a...
- September 20, 2016
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Traditional Japanese Wooden Footwear Redesigned as Indoor Slippers to Keep Feet Comfy and Cool
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ROCKET NEWS
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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ROCKET NEWS
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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