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Abe, Duterte Reaffirm ‘Rule of Law’ in South China Sea
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks in Tokyo with visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, during which they confirmed their commitment to the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, after an arbitration court rejected in July Beijing’s c...
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks in Tokyo with visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, during which they confirmed their commitment to the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, after an arbitration court rejected in July Beijing’s c...
- October 28, 2016
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Tokyu Corp. Attracts Backlash With ‘Makeup Etiquette’ Video
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JAPAN TIMES
An etiquette video by railway operator Tokyu Corp. aimed at stopping women from putting on makeup while riding its trains has set off a storm of criticism on social media, with many accusing it of going too far in dictating passenger behavior.
The 30-second Japanese-language video f...
An etiquette video by railway operator Tokyu Corp. aimed at stopping women from putting on makeup while riding its trains has set off a storm of criticism on social media, with many accusing it of going too far in dictating passenger behavior.
The 30-second Japanese-language video f...
- October 28, 2016
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Prince Mikasa Passes Away at 100
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Prince Mikasa, the Emperor’s uncle, passed away on Thursday. He was 100 years old.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, Prince Mikasa died at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo at 8:34 a.m. He has been hospitalized there since May.
The prince, the youngest brother ...
Prince Mikasa, the Emperor’s uncle, passed away on Thursday. He was 100 years old.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, Prince Mikasa died at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo at 8:34 a.m. He has been hospitalized there since May.
The prince, the youngest brother ...
- October 27, 2016
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Encode Ring Makes Customized Jewelry With Vocal Waveform of Voice Message
- Category:Souvenir
JAPAN TRENDS
A ring made from a voice. That’s what Encode Ring is proposing. With this new service you can get a ring designed with a bespoke visualization of a voice.
A 3-second voice message is recorded and then recreated on the front of the ring as a vocal waveform.
“ We all have feelings ...
A ring made from a voice. That’s what Encode Ring is proposing. With this new service you can get a ring designed with a bespoke visualization of a voice.
A 3-second voice message is recorded and then recreated on the front of the ring as a vocal waveform.
“ We all have feelings ...
- October 27, 2016
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‘Cool Japan’ Store to Open in Malaysia
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. is set to open a new flagship store based on the “Cool Japan” concept in central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Isetan The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur will offer high-quality products representing Japan’s recent fashions, the latest lifestyle trends and to...
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. is set to open a new flagship store based on the “Cool Japan” concept in central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Isetan The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur will offer high-quality products representing Japan’s recent fashions, the latest lifestyle trends and to...
- October 26, 2016
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Make And Wear Your Own Armor: Suit Up Like a Samurai With Some Everyday Materials (and a little patience)
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Samurai warriors’ protective gear, called katchu in Japanese, is not only part of an old Japanese tradition but also the fruit of skilled craftsmanship. Katchu includes yoroi (body armor), kabuto (helmet) and other protective wear. It can be fun to view various katchu items on di...
Samurai warriors’ protective gear, called katchu in Japanese, is not only part of an old Japanese tradition but also the fruit of skilled craftsmanship. Katchu includes yoroi (body armor), kabuto (helmet) and other protective wear. It can be fun to view various katchu items on di...
- October 24, 2016
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Roppongi Art Night 2016 Starts Tonight With Full Weekend of Spectacle
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JAPAN TRENDS
Roppongi Art Night returns this weekend, switching from its usual March date to the autumn and this year taking place over three days and two nights rather than the regular single Saturday night.
Things kick off tonight and keep on rolling until to Sunday morning. As always, the em...
Roppongi Art Night returns this weekend, switching from its usual March date to the autumn and this year taking place over three days and two nights rather than the regular single Saturday night.
Things kick off tonight and keep on rolling until to Sunday morning. As always, the em...
- October 24, 2016
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Get Your Beer in Artistic Cans Featuring Work by Ukiyoe Master Hiroshige!
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ROCKET NEWS
This winter season, enjoy some fine Japanese art along with your beer!
In Japan, we have a custom of gift-giving in the summer and winter seasons, and stores across Japan are now beginning to promote their winter gift (oseibo) packages for this year. When it comes to these seasonal ...
This winter season, enjoy some fine Japanese art along with your beer!
In Japan, we have a custom of gift-giving in the summer and winter seasons, and stores across Japan are now beginning to promote their winter gift (oseibo) packages for this year. When it comes to these seasonal ...
- October 22, 2016
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Evangelion Ride Being Added to Universal Studios Japan This Winter
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ROCKET NEWS
New Attack on Titan attraction also in development as theme park continues to embrace anime franchises.
Universal Studios Japan is causing a bit of controversy these days with one of its Halloween haunted houses, which uses hundreds of dolls which were originally donated by their ...
New Attack on Titan attraction also in development as theme park continues to embrace anime franchises.
Universal Studios Japan is causing a bit of controversy these days with one of its Halloween haunted houses, which uses hundreds of dolls which were originally donated by their ...
- October 22, 2016
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Actress Nagasawa Chosen to Promote Taiwan Tourism in Japan
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JAPAN TODAY
TAIPEI — Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa will be the spokeswoman for Taiwan’s tourism in Japan for the coming year, the island’s Tourism Bureau said Monday, marking the first time a woman was picked for the position.
Wayne Liu, the bureau’s deputy director general, told a press con...
TAIPEI — Japanese actress Masami Nagasawa will be the spokeswoman for Taiwan’s tourism in Japan for the coming year, the island’s Tourism Bureau said Monday, marking the first time a woman was picked for the position.
Wayne Liu, the bureau’s deputy director general, told a press con...
- October 21, 2016
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