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Namie Amuro’s ‘Hero’ Selected as NHK’s Rio Olympics Theme Song
- Category:Event
JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japan’s national broadcaster NHK has announced that its official broadcast song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympic Games will be “Hero,” performed by popular Okinawan singer Namie Amuro.
The still unreleased song, which was specifically created for NHK’s cov...
TOKYO — Japan’s national broadcaster NHK has announced that its official broadcast song for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympic Games will be “Hero,” performed by popular Okinawan singer Namie Amuro.
The still unreleased song, which was specifically created for NHK’s cov...
- March 26, 2016
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Kyoto Tea Store Collaborates With Local Winemaker to Create Deliciously Green Matcha White Wine
- Category:Gourmet
ROCKET NEWS
The green white wine is part of a range of matcha-based alcoholic beverages which include chocolate liqueur, Japanese sake and umeshu plum wine.
Right now is a good time for green tea-lovers to be in Japan. From pizzas to granola; Kit Kats to McFlurries, all our favourite products are...
The green white wine is part of a range of matcha-based alcoholic beverages which include chocolate liqueur, Japanese sake and umeshu plum wine.
Right now is a good time for green tea-lovers to be in Japan. From pizzas to granola; Kit Kats to McFlurries, all our favourite products are...
- March 26, 2016
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ASIMO to Welcome Visitors Arriving at Narita International Airport
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co on Wednesday announced plans to conduct demonstrations of ASIMO, its bipedal humanoid robot, at Narita International Airport over a one-week period from Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 3.
This will be the first time for any airport in Japan to hold this...
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co on Wednesday announced plans to conduct demonstrations of ASIMO, its bipedal humanoid robot, at Narita International Airport over a one-week period from Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 3.
This will be the first time for any airport in Japan to hold this...
- March 25, 2016
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Japan’s “Gap Tent” For Solo Campers Fits Just About Anywhere, Weighs Almost Nothing
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ROCKET NEWS
Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
Just the other day we looked at the Crazy X, a cross-shaped four-person tent with a common area meeting space from Japanese camping equipment company Doppelganger Outdoor. But what if...
Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
Just the other day we looked at the Crazy X, a cross-shaped four-person tent with a common area meeting space from Japanese camping equipment company Doppelganger Outdoor. But what if...
- March 25, 2016
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Sega Opens Puyopuyo!! Quest Cafe in Tokyo
- Category:Cafe
JAPAN TRENDS
We’ve seen a lot of themed cafes in Tokyo recently but most are franchises with established merchandise and anime lines, such as Miffy or Rilakkuma, to name just two recent examples.
Sega Networks wants to push its smartphone game Puyopuyo!! Quest (also known as PuyoQue) and is als...
We’ve seen a lot of themed cafes in Tokyo recently but most are franchises with established merchandise and anime lines, such as Miffy or Rilakkuma, to name just two recent examples.
Sega Networks wants to push its smartphone game Puyopuyo!! Quest (also known as PuyoQue) and is als...
- March 24, 2016
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Cool New Alarm Clock Earphones Wake You Up Not With Sound, But Vibrations
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ROCKET NEWS
Never miss your stop on the train or make your bedmate get up earlier than necessary again.
Office equipment and gadget provider King Jim proclaims the company’s mission as being “To help create a rich business space and a pleasant social environment.” To that end, it’s developed a ...
Never miss your stop on the train or make your bedmate get up earlier than necessary again.
Office equipment and gadget provider King Jim proclaims the company’s mission as being “To help create a rich business space and a pleasant social environment.” To that end, it’s developed a ...
- March 24, 2016
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Japan to Focus On Cultural, Historical Sites in Bid to Pump up Tourist Numbers
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JAPAN TIMES
With Japan determined to boost the number of foreign tourists visiting by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the government plans to maximize the use of cultural assets at 200 spots nationwide to spark visitors’ interest in Japanese history and culture, a draft of the new plan shows.
The draf...
With Japan determined to boost the number of foreign tourists visiting by the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the government plans to maximize the use of cultural assets at 200 spots nationwide to spark visitors’ interest in Japanese history and culture, a draft of the new plan shows.
The draf...
- March 23, 2016
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Nail Puri: Customizable Nail Art Sticker Printer Purikura Booth by Sega
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JAPAN TRENDS
Nail art is big in Japan.
So is Purikura, the “print club” photo booths where you can take inventive shots with your friends.
Combine the two and you should have a recipe for success. At least, that’s what Sega (who originally developed Purikura) is hoping with the Nail Puri (Nail ...
Nail art is big in Japan.
So is Purikura, the “print club” photo booths where you can take inventive shots with your friends.
Combine the two and you should have a recipe for success. At least, that’s what Sega (who originally developed Purikura) is hoping with the Nail Puri (Nail ...
- March 23, 2016
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Nestlé Japan Releases New Green Tea Kit Kats as Part Of Their “I LOVE TEA” Series
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ROCKET NEWS
Matcha Kit Kat lovers can now enjoy more green tea chocolate options.
Following on from their popular “I LOVE FRUITS” series released last year, Nestlé Japan has announced their next premium collection, called “I LOVE TEA”, featuring five new tea-based flavours.
▼ Left to right: Gyo...
Matcha Kit Kat lovers can now enjoy more green tea chocolate options.
Following on from their popular “I LOVE FRUITS” series released last year, Nestlé Japan has announced their next premium collection, called “I LOVE TEA”, featuring five new tea-based flavours.
▼ Left to right: Gyo...
- March 22, 2016
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New Robot Cat Toy “Hello! Woonyan” Is Set To Bring You Mechanical Cuddles, Meows, And More
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ROCKET NEWS
Now you and your kids can experience the fun of owning a cat without any of the hairballs!
Kids these days sure do get some high-tech toys. Gone are the days of the Furby and the Tamagotchi — now we have actual moving, expressive robots! It’s all the good stuff about having a pet wi...
Now you and your kids can experience the fun of owning a cat without any of the hairballs!
Kids these days sure do get some high-tech toys. Gone are the days of the Furby and the Tamagotchi — now we have actual moving, expressive robots! It’s all the good stuff about having a pet wi...
- March 22, 2016
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