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Leiji Matsumoto Surfs the Floating World
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JAPAN TIMES
The work of manga artist Leiji Matsumoto mixes historical periods, themes and technologies, often in a science-fiction setting: His signature comics involve steam locomotives and reborn World War II battleships sailing among the stars. These grand flights of fancy, which have found ...
The work of manga artist Leiji Matsumoto mixes historical periods, themes and technologies, often in a science-fiction setting: His signature comics involve steam locomotives and reborn World War II battleships sailing among the stars. These grand flights of fancy, which have found ...
- April 7, 2017
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Abe Brushes Off Fears of Threats to Civil Rights by Conspiracy Bill
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday dismissed opposition parties’ concerns that a contentious bill that would punish the planning of certain crimes, ostensibly as a counterterrorism measure, could threaten civil rights.
“It is completely unnecessary to be concerned that (t...
TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday dismissed opposition parties’ concerns that a contentious bill that would punish the planning of certain crimes, ostensibly as a counterterrorism measure, could threaten civil rights.
“It is completely unnecessary to be concerned that (t...
- April 7, 2017
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Totoro and Friends Come Out to Play as Cute New Studio Ghibli Toys
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ROCKET NEWS
The wind-up toys feature adorable movements designed to bring a smile to everybody’s faces.
Studio Ghibli merchandise distributor Benelic has been delighting anime fans everywhere lately with the announcement of their recent new releases set to appear in Japan’s popular chain of Don...
The wind-up toys feature adorable movements designed to bring a smile to everybody’s faces.
Studio Ghibli merchandise distributor Benelic has been delighting anime fans everywhere lately with the announcement of their recent new releases set to appear in Japan’s popular chain of Don...
- April 6, 2017
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Celebrate The Cherry Blossom Season with Indoor Air Hanami “fake flower-viewing” Parties
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JAPAN TRENDS
The spring in Japan means many things: the start of the new fiscal and academic year as well as the arrival of the cherry blossom season. The sakura blooms, transforming parks and other areas into seas of white and pink. Many people take advantage of this to hold hanami (cherry blo...
The spring in Japan means many things: the start of the new fiscal and academic year as well as the arrival of the cherry blossom season. The sakura blooms, transforming parks and other areas into seas of white and pink. Many people take advantage of this to hold hanami (cherry blo...
- April 5, 2017
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Murata Excited to Finally Get Chance to Fight For Title
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THE JAPAN NEWS
London Olympic boxing gold medalist Ryota Murata will get his first world title shot when he meets WBA interim middleweight champion Hassan N’Dam for the vacant title on May 20 at Ariake Colosseum, his Teiken Gym announced on Monday.
The winner will become the regular champion, t...
London Olympic boxing gold medalist Ryota Murata will get his first world title shot when he meets WBA interim middleweight champion Hassan N’Dam for the vacant title on May 20 at Ariake Colosseum, his Teiken Gym announced on Monday.
The winner will become the regular champion, t...
- April 4, 2017
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Author Murakami Calls For Fight Against History Revisionism
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author perennially pegged as a contender for the Nobel literature prize, has called for a fight against historical revisionism in a rare interview with Japanese media published on Sunday.
His comments came after a successful Japanese hotel chain...
TOKYO — Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author perennially pegged as a contender for the Nobel literature prize, has called for a fight against historical revisionism in a rare interview with Japanese media published on Sunday.
His comments came after a successful Japanese hotel chain...
- April 3, 2017
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Charge of Perjury Mulled for Kagoike
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The ruling parties are examining the Diet testimony by Yasunori Kagoike of school operator Moritomo Gakuen, with an eye on charging him with perjury if they judge it to be false. Kagoike was summoned to the budget committees of both chambers of the Diet as a sworn witness over th...
The ruling parties are examining the Diet testimony by Yasunori Kagoike of school operator Moritomo Gakuen, with an eye on charging him with perjury if they judge it to be false. Kagoike was summoned to the budget committees of both chambers of the Diet as a sworn witness over th...
- April 1, 2017
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Japanese Rail Company Uses Ukiyo-e Posters to Ask Commuters to Mind Their Manners On the Train
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ROCKET NEWS
The ever-growing series of traditional artworks is grabbing everyone’s attention for its beauty and humour.
One of the many things we love about Japan is the way that art blends into everyday public life. Whether it’s custom-wrapped trains, plastic food replicas, or Hello Kitty-ador...
The ever-growing series of traditional artworks is grabbing everyone’s attention for its beauty and humour.
One of the many things we love about Japan is the way that art blends into everyday public life. Whether it’s custom-wrapped trains, plastic food replicas, or Hello Kitty-ador...
- March 31, 2017
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Music Group Perfume to Release Actual Perfume
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JAPAN TRENDS
Since their 2005 debut, music group Perfume has been steadily pumping out the hits with songs including “Linear Motor Girl” and “Polyrhythm.” Now twelve years later, members Nocchi, A-chan and Kashiyuka make the jump from aural to olfactory to celebrate their namesake with an origi...
Since their 2005 debut, music group Perfume has been steadily pumping out the hits with songs including “Linear Motor Girl” and “Polyrhythm.” Now twelve years later, members Nocchi, A-chan and Kashiyuka make the jump from aural to olfactory to celebrate their namesake with an origi...
- March 31, 2017
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Ex-Ladybaby Members Release 1st Major Single
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya, two of the former members of Ladybaby, have made their major-label debut as The Idol Formerly Known As Ladybaby.
The new single is titled “Sanpai! Goshuin girls ☆” (King Records) — “sanpai” meaning “worship visit” and “goshuin” meaning stamps visitors...
Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya, two of the former members of Ladybaby, have made their major-label debut as The Idol Formerly Known As Ladybaby.
The new single is titled “Sanpai! Goshuin girls ☆” (King Records) — “sanpai” meaning “worship visit” and “goshuin” meaning stamps visitors...
- March 29, 2017
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