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Japan’s Kodo Taiko Group Creates Awesome New Performance With 3D Sound Technology

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ROCKET NEWS
 
The stunning sound and visuals in this new clip are designed to transport viewers to a Japanese festival as part of a new website for foreign tourists.
Japan’s acclaimed Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble continues to thrill audiences in Japan and around the world with their energe...

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Excellent Basic Research Behind Japanese Nobel Winners

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The influx of Nobel Prizes won by Japanese laureates, which began in 2000, shows no signs of ending. Yoshinori Ohsumi, 71, an honorary professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, is the 17th Japanese Nobel laureate in 17 years.
Ohsumi’s Nobel Prize also marks a significant ac...

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The Prime Pod Ginza is Tokyo’s Latest Designer Capsule Hotel

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Capsule hotels continue to evolve and transform.
Long the preserve of curious tourists and cheap travelling workers, the
capsule hotel was never priced out by internet cafes and the like until people starting opening designer and luxury capsules.
Earlier this year saw the opening o...

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Original Recipes Go Viral On Social M

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The internet is changing the way people cook. Some simple recipes posted online have become viral hits, leading to the publication of cookbooks and even the development of a special kitchen tool. With creative ideas and photo techniques, original recipes could also become a new t...

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Japan’s Vaunted Taxi Service To Be Offered To Dogs And Cats With New Pet Taxis

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System allows for pets to ride with their owners or by themselves.
Taxi operations isn’t generally considered to be a “creative” industry, but it’s hard to think of a more apt description for Sanwa Kotsu. Based in Yokohama, but also servicing Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture, Sanwa does...

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Osechi Sales Battle at Hand

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Department stores and supermarkets are about to begin a full-scale sales war over osechi New Year’s meals, focusing on Western cuisine to attract young people who tend to shy away from traditional Japanese dishes.
Osechi with small portions for a smaller number of people also are...

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Square Enix Cafe opens in Akihabara in October

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Video game developer Square Enix will open a new cafe in Akihabara on October 1st.
The Square Enix Cafe comes with a menu inspired by Final Fantasy, the popular video game franchise owned by Square Enix.
 
The latest installment in the Final Fantasy series features some mouth-water...

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Japanese Convenience Store Christmas Cakes Are Cuter Than Ever!

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This is what Christmas dessert looks like in Japan.
Even though Halloween is still over a month away, Lawson convenience stores around the country are already accepting orders for their 2016 Christmas cake lineup from 20 September. While their catalogue features all the usual Japane...

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Better Automatic Translations Sought By 2020

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The government plans to accelerate the development of automatic voice translation technology that instantly translates spoken words into other languages ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Demand for translation has been growing due to a rapid increase in the number...

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PlayStation VR Launches at Tokyo Game Show 2016 With Special Anrealage Designer Uniforms

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Tokyo Game Show 2016 opened yesterday and, as expected, is dominated by virtual reality.
This year there are 614 exhibitors — the highest number ever — and over 100 VR systems and games are showcased at Japan’s premier gaming event.
Making a comeback after Sony canceled its Project...

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