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PNSP: National Theatre of Japan Creates Unique Traditional Performing Arts Version of Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
From traditional instruments to the National Theatre mascot, you’ve never seen Piko Taro done quite like this.
The curiously attired Piko Taro recently returned with a follow-up to his global viral hit of last year, “PPAP.” However, “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” still continues to insp...

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Seizing The Moment

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Ozeki Kisenosato receives the Emperor’s Cup after defeating yokozuna Hakuho in Sunday’s finale of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Kisenosato (14-1), who already wrapped up his first career championship the previous day, could be in line for a promotion to the sport’s...

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Kisenosato Clinches 1st Career Title

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Kisenosato has long been one of the top wrestlers in sumo, but he finally made it to the top of the mountain on Saturday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
The ozeki won his match, and later watched as yokozuna Hakuho lost to No. 10 maegashira Takanoiwa in the Day 14 finale, ...

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Tokyo Midtown to Create Mini Mt Fuji With Projection Mapping

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Tokyo Midtown will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special installation, Fuji-san: Japan, the Beautiful Garden.
Themed around Mt Fuji (Fuji-san in Japanese), it will feature a replica of Japan’s most famous mountain measuring 5 meters in height and around 15 meters in width. ...

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Masamichi Katayama (Wonderwall) Designer Vegetable Store Opens in Nezu, East Tokyo

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Want your vegetables from somewhere with more personality than the usual supermarket or convenience store?
Tokyo has a new designer greengrocer’s where you can pick up some greens in a particularly stylish environment.
 
Located in Nezu, east Tokyo, which is known and much loved fo...

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Hello Kitty Cafe Coming to Osaka For a Limited Time!

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Dear Daniel joins Hello Kitty to bring cuteness and love to a collection of themed meals and drinks.
When it comes to themed cafes in Japan, we’ve seen limited-time offerings for Sailor Moon, Naruto and even Pokémon, and while Sanrio characters have had their share of pop-up cafes t...

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‘Ultraman Orb’ Prequel Flies High in Streaming World

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The latest drama in the Ultraman superhero drama series has been available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in Japan since Dec. 26.
The show, “ULTRAMAN ORB THE ORIGIN SAGA,” is a spin-off from and a prequel to “Ultraman Orb,” which was broadcast on the TV Tokyo network from July t...

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Indonesia, Japan Affirm Deeper Ties During Abe's Asian Tour

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JAPAN TODAY
 
BOGOR, Indonesia — Japan and Indonesia on Sunday affirmed a deepening of economic and political ties during a visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is using a four-nation tour of Asia to underscore his government’s role in countering China’s assertiveness in the South Chi...

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Toyota Announces New “Friendly Future” Concept Car, Concept-i

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Toyota has announced a new concept car, Concept-i. The name combines the Japanese character for “love” (ai) with the letter “i”. As this choice indicates, the car is inspired by the idea that future mobility technology should be intuitive and imbued with human warm.
Designed from t...

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Coca-Cola Japan Releases Milk Tea With Cherry and Sakura Blossom Flavours For Spring

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Find out what this limited-edition beverage tastes like after the break!
With spring officially less than two months away in Japan, people are getting ready to dust off their picnic hampers, bring out their tarpaulin mats and start scouring the shelves for sakura-themed items to bri...

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