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Japan’s New Ukiyo-e Passports Are Going to Look Awesome

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ROCKET NEWS
 
When Japanese travelers go abroad, they’ll be taking some of the country’s most famous and beautiful examples of woodblock print artwork with them.
A while back I had to renew my passport, and when my new one came in the mail my wife was amazed at how incredibly American it is. Spla...

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Construction of Kumamoto Quake Victim Housing Begins

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Yomiuri Shimbun
KUMAMOTO — The Kumamoto prefectural government on Tuesday started construction of a large-scale temporary housing complex for quake victims in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit by two earthquakes that registered the maximum 7 on the Japanese seismic ...

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Beer Hour Stadium Foamy Head Dispenser Serves a Taste Of Baseball Games in Japan

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
If you have ever attended a baseball or other sports event in Japan, you will likely have spotted the “beer girls“, also known as uriko. These happy-go-lucky ladies can be seen lugging large kegs of beer in backpacks around the stadium stands, invariably in a small uniform regardle...

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Govt Says Domestic Agriculture To ‘Go On Offensive’ Under TPP

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan will go on the offensive in the fields of agriculture, forestry and fisheries by taking advantage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact, a government white paper on agriculture said Tuesday.
In the paper for fiscal 2015, adopted at the day’s ...

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Extended Pier to Draw Cruise Ships to Northern Okinawa

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Yomiuri Shimbun
The government plans to extend the pier of Motobu Port in northern Okinawa Prefecture to enable large cruise ships to dock there, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
The prefecture is a popular tourist destination among Chinese visitors to Japan, and a number of ...

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New “Foliage Umbrella” Lets You Take Shelter From The Elements With Beautiful Results

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Rain or shine, any day is a good day to use this umbrella.
Makers Design Complicity and Usual Design came together with a concept to create an umbrella that would give the impression and feel of taking cover from the elements under the boughs of trees, be it rain or relentless sunsh...

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Japanese Rugby Player Goromaru Set For Toulon Move

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Japanese rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru is expected to join French side Toulon next season, reports said on Tuesday, following a low-key stint with the Queensland Reds.
The fullback, who is known for his distinctive goal-kicking stance and has a huge following in Japan,...

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Mickey and Minnie Inspire a New Cute and Handy Japanese Kitchen Device!

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Okay, they’re undeniably cute and stylish, but can you guess what these gadgets are? Hint: you’ll appreciate them particularly in warm weather!
These sleek, adorable devices, released last month by Japanese homeware maker Doshisha under license from Disney Japan, are actually ice sh...

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Japanese Travel Agency H.I.S. Cancels Campaign Matching Female Students with Travelers

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Japan has a troubled relationship with feminism to put it mildly.
Remember Bijin Uketsuke, the “beautiful receptionist” app? Or the jeers Ayaka Shiomura had to endure in the Tokyo Assembly from her older male colleagues? Or Kanagawa’s attempt to promote female empowerment in the co...

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Quake-hit Area Leaders Worried About Housing

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Nine of 11 municipal heads in the areas in Kumamoto Prefecture that were hit by the Kumamoto Earthquake replied that it is still unknown when evacuation shelters will be able to be closed, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey.
The survey was conducted from Ma...

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