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Unusual Hinamatsuri Festival Doll Designs
- Category:Festival
JAPAN TRENDS
The traditional festival of the Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. This is when ornamental dolls representing the emperor and empress from the Heian period are displayed in homes and other places around Japan.
There are many kinds and sizes of Hina-ningyo, or Hi...
The traditional festival of the Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day. This is when ornamental dolls representing the emperor and empress from the Heian period are displayed in homes and other places around Japan.
There are many kinds and sizes of Hina-ningyo, or Hi...
- March 11, 2017
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Clever Kimonoket Combines The Style of a Kimono with The Coziness of a Sleeveless Blanket
- Category:Souvenir
ROCKET NEWS
Samurai-style Snuggie seeks to help travelers fly in comfort.
Sleeved blankets, like the infamous Snuggie, are an odd mixed bag of pros and cons. On the pro side, staying warm when the temperature drops and being able to use your hands are two things that are pretty universally like...
Samurai-style Snuggie seeks to help travelers fly in comfort.
Sleeved blankets, like the infamous Snuggie, are an odd mixed bag of pros and cons. On the pro side, staying warm when the temperature drops and being able to use your hands are two things that are pretty universally like...
- March 10, 2017
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A Live Action Robot Adventure Like No Other
- Category:Experience
JAPAN TODAY
Experience a mix of old and new at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku
“A great adventure.” This is perhaps the most appropriate way to describe the showbiz extravaganza that takes place in the basement of the bright, luxurious building that houses the Robot Restaurant, a sci-fi cabaret ...
Experience a mix of old and new at the Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku
“A great adventure.” This is perhaps the most appropriate way to describe the showbiz extravaganza that takes place in the basement of the bright, luxurious building that houses the Robot Restaurant, a sci-fi cabaret ...
- March 10, 2017
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Ikeda’s Manga Made to be Read, Remembered
- Category:Event
THE JAPAN NEWS
This year, veteran mangaka Riyoko Ikeda — who is known for her “Berusaiyu no Bara” (The Rose of Versailles) and “Orufeusu no Mado” (The Window of Orpheus) series — celebrates the 50th anniversary of her debut.
An English-language edition of “Berubara” — short for “Berusaiyu no Ba...
This year, veteran mangaka Riyoko Ikeda — who is known for her “Berusaiyu no Bara” (The Rose of Versailles) and “Orufeusu no Mado” (The Window of Orpheus) series — celebrates the 50th anniversary of her debut.
An English-language edition of “Berubara” — short for “Berusaiyu no Ba...
- March 9, 2017
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“It’s Not-a Me, Mario!” Claims Go-karting Company in Response to Nintendo Lawsuit
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JAPAN TRENDS
From the company name to its conspicuous advertisements, Tokyo-based go-kart rental service MariCar basically screams “It’s-a me, Mario!” and, according to a lawsuit filed last Friday, Nintendo is not happy with it.
The lawsuit alleges copyright violations against MariCar for renti...
From the company name to its conspicuous advertisements, Tokyo-based go-kart rental service MariCar basically screams “It’s-a me, Mario!” and, according to a lawsuit filed last Friday, Nintendo is not happy with it.
The lawsuit alleges copyright violations against MariCar for renti...
- March 8, 2017
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ANIME AIRWAVES / Depicting Politics in a Fictitious Nation
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Dowa Kingdom is divided into 13 autonomous territories. Peace in the country is maintained by ACCA, a gigantic private governing organization that presides over every sector, from police to firefighters.
When a story is set in a fictitious country, it tends to be seen as a fa...
The Dowa Kingdom is divided into 13 autonomous territories. Peace in the country is maintained by ACCA, a gigantic private governing organization that presides over every sector, from police to firefighters.
When a story is set in a fictitious country, it tends to be seen as a fa...
- March 7, 2017
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Justin Bieber Advertises Student Phone Discounts, Speaking Japanese in School Uniform with Piko Taro
- Category:Event
JAPAN TRENDS
commercials in the Justin Bieber “super student” campaign have finally been released.
It features the Canadian pop star soulfully singing his song “What Do You Mean?” into a Japanese school tannoy system, sending the students (including actress Suzu Hirose, who fronts the overall c...
commercials in the Justin Bieber “super student” campaign have finally been released.
It features the Canadian pop star soulfully singing his song “What Do You Mean?” into a Japanese school tannoy system, sending the students (including actress Suzu Hirose, who fronts the overall c...
- March 6, 2017
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Häagen-Dazs New Japanese Ice Cream Looks Freaky, Tastes Great
- Category:Gourmet
ROCKET NEWS
We fall under the dark, stretchy spell of the company’s newest mochi ice cream.
American-based, European-sounding Häagen-Dazs has earned quite a faithful following for its premium ice creams in Japan. In addition to standard flavors like chocolate and strawberry, the company also ro...
We fall under the dark, stretchy spell of the company’s newest mochi ice cream.
American-based, European-sounding Häagen-Dazs has earned quite a faithful following for its premium ice creams in Japan. In addition to standard flavors like chocolate and strawberry, the company also ro...
- March 4, 2017
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Shops, Restaurants Put Service Robots to The Test
- Category:Shopping
THE JAPAN NEWS
An increasing number of restaurant chains and convenience stores have introduced robots or computer terminals that receive customers and settle payments on behalf of workers.
Though it is unlikely machines to take care of customers will be widespread in the near future, it is pos...
An increasing number of restaurant chains and convenience stores have introduced robots or computer terminals that receive customers and settle payments on behalf of workers.
Though it is unlikely machines to take care of customers will be widespread in the near future, it is pos...
- March 3, 2017
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Chanel Opens Rouge Coco Gloss Lipstick Cafe Pop-up in Omotesando
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JAPAN TRENDS
Chanel will open a pop-up space on Omotesando in March. Coco Cafe will be open at So-Cal Link Gallery from March 3rd until March 12th.
The spacious-looking Coco Cafe will feature advance sales of a new lipstick, Rouge Coco Gloss, as well as makeup services provided by Chanel spec...
Chanel will open a pop-up space on Omotesando in March. Coco Cafe will be open at So-Cal Link Gallery from March 3rd until March 12th.
The spacious-looking Coco Cafe will feature advance sales of a new lipstick, Rouge Coco Gloss, as well as makeup services provided by Chanel spec...
- March 3, 2017
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