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Outfield Crash Helps Eagles Pull Away in Win Over Giants
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Yomiuri Shimbun
What started as a lousy at-bat for the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles was instead turned into a run-scoring opportunity thanks to a Yomiuri Giants’ fielding blunder, which changed the complexion of the game.
Giants outfielders Garrett Jones and Itaru Hashimoto collid...
The Yomiuri Shimbun
What started as a lousy at-bat for the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles was instead turned into a run-scoring opportunity thanks to a Yomiuri Giants’ fielding blunder, which changed the complexion of the game.
Giants outfielders Garrett Jones and Itaru Hashimoto collid...
- June 16, 2016
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Mamoru Hosoda Anime Cafe Opens in Tokyo
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JAPAN TRENDS
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time cafe will open at Guest Cafe and Diner inside Shibuya Parco, offering a menu inspired by director Mamoru Hosoda’s famous animes like Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
The cafe — known in Japanes...
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time cafe will open at Guest Cafe and Diner inside Shibuya Parco, offering a menu inspired by director Mamoru Hosoda’s famous animes like Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
The cafe — known in Japanes...
- June 16, 2016
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Japanese Candy Craftsman Creates New Line of Lollipops with Traditional Summer Themes
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ROCKET NEWS
Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.
If there’s one impressive up-and-coming artisan to keep your eye on in Tokyo, it has to be 26-year-old Shinri Tezuka. Since opening his first store, Asakusa Amezaiku Am...
Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.
If there’s one impressive up-and-coming artisan to keep your eye on in Tokyo, it has to be 26-year-old Shinri Tezuka. Since opening his first store, Asakusa Amezaiku Am...
- June 16, 2016
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Masuzoe Submits Resignation
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe submitted his resignation to the president of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Wednesday morning, amid mounting criticism over his misuse of political funds.
Masuzoe’s resignation will likely be effective as of June 21, after the na...
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe submitted his resignation to the president of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Wednesday morning, amid mounting criticism over his misuse of political funds.
Masuzoe’s resignation will likely be effective as of June 21, after the na...
- June 16, 2016
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Landmark Sony Building in Ginza to be demolished in 2017
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Sony Corp says its historic landmark Sony Building in Tokyo’s posh shopping district Ginza will be torn down at the end of March 2017.
Following the demolition, the site will be used as park space for music and sports events between 2018 and 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympic ...
TOKYO — Sony Corp says its historic landmark Sony Building in Tokyo’s posh shopping district Ginza will be torn down at the end of March 2017.
Following the demolition, the site will be used as park space for music and sports events between 2018 and 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympic ...
- June 14, 2016
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Omnibot Charmy Baku Showtaro Comedian Robot Is Cheesy, But Brilliant
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JAPAN TRENDS
The latest entry in Takara-Tomy’s series of Omnibot robotic toys is this Omnibot Charmy Baku Showtaro Comedian Robot, which functions like an alarm clock, joke-teller and household companion.
Released in August, it was recently showcased at the Tokyo Toy Show to some astonishme...
The latest entry in Takara-Tomy’s series of Omnibot robotic toys is this Omnibot Charmy Baku Showtaro Comedian Robot, which functions like an alarm clock, joke-teller and household companion.
Released in August, it was recently showcased at the Tokyo Toy Show to some astonishme...
- June 14, 2016
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Mouth-watering Cheesecake Oreos About to Hit Stores in Japan
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ROCKET NEWS
No, not Oreo cheesecakes, but cheesecake Oreos!
It’s pretty easy to find cheesecake recipes that make use of Oreo cookies, either as a topping, filling, or crust. Yamazaki Nabisco, though, has something different coming out in Japan next week, though: cheesecake Oreos.
Unlike the st...
No, not Oreo cheesecakes, but cheesecake Oreos!
It’s pretty easy to find cheesecake recipes that make use of Oreo cookies, either as a topping, filling, or crust. Yamazaki Nabisco, though, has something different coming out in Japan next week, though: cheesecake Oreos.
Unlike the st...
- June 14, 2016
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Mosquito-catching Air Purifier Causing a Buzz
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Yomiuri Shimbun
OSAKA — An air purifier that filters out not only airborne pollutants, but also mosquitoes was released by Sharp Corp. and has been selling exceptionally well.
Although the financially troubled company has refrained from running TV commercials for the product,...
The Yomiuri Shimbun
OSAKA — An air purifier that filters out not only airborne pollutants, but also mosquitoes was released by Sharp Corp. and has been selling exceptionally well.
Although the financially troubled company has refrained from running TV commercials for the product,...
- June 13, 2016
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Abe Pledges Support For U.S. After Florida Shooting Rampage
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO —Prime Minister Shinzo Abe strongly condemned acts of terror and pledged to support the United States Monday following a shooting massacre at a Florida nightclub overnight.
“We simply cannot forgive despicable acts of terror. We will continue to thoroughly advance efforts to w...
TOKYO —Prime Minister Shinzo Abe strongly condemned acts of terror and pledged to support the United States Monday following a shooting massacre at a Florida nightclub overnight.
“We simply cannot forgive despicable acts of terror. We will continue to thoroughly advance efforts to w...
- June 13, 2016
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Japan’s Harajuku Station To Be Rebuilt Ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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East Japan Railway Company today released images of new building designs planned for three stations on two of the city’s popular train lines.
JR East confirmed reports today that it would be renovating three stations on its Tokyo rail network, with upgrades planned for Harajuku Stat...
East Japan Railway Company today released images of new building designs planned for three stations on two of the city’s popular train lines.
JR East confirmed reports today that it would be renovating three stations on its Tokyo rail network, with upgrades planned for Harajuku Stat...
- June 13, 2016
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