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These owners were in for a happy surprise when they discovered their dogs were their photographers in this professional studio photo shoot.
If you ask pet owners to show you the photos they’ve taken on their mobile phones, chances are you’ll find dozens of images of their adorable l...

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By Kanta Ishida / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior SpecialistThe manga this week
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By Yipiao, Yujiro Koyama (Shueisha)
When I finished reading the manga featured this week, I was reminded of the famous phrase: “As beautiful as the chance meeting on a dissecting table of ...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
The award-winning “ultra-technologists” teamLab have carved out a successful niche in digital art installations, working with the likes of Gucci and even Narita Airport.
Their signature approach involves designing interactive floral experiences and family-friendly playful event spa...

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Now you can enjoy hanami cherry blossom views at any time of day.
Japanese company Citizen has just released a special watch ahead of the country’s springtime hanami cherry blossom viewing period.
Aimed at the female market, the limited-edition timepiece features a pretty pink face,...

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I have never met a single person who didn’t cry during that first montage of UP, and I hope I never do. Pixar has consistently managed to combine the latest technology in computer animation with expert storytelling, creating fan favorites such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Ratatouill...

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By Yayoi Kawatoko / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
Unlike most bands, WEAVER does not have a guitarist. The group relies on piano, bass and drums to rock the hearts of their audience. The trio — Yuji Sugimoto on piano and vocals, drummer Toru Kawabe and bassist Shota Okuno, who wer...

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Time to strap on your katana and kabuto, history buffs.
Historians generally feel that the age of the samurai came to an end in 1868, when the political event known as the Meiji Restoration put an end to Japan’s centuries of feudal rule and abolished the warrior caste. We, however, ...

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We’ve seen a real surge in interest in kendama domestically and overseas. As discussed in previous posts, the comeback of the traditional cup-and-ball Japanese toy has manifested itself as international tournaments and new “musical kendama” interactive toys. There is even a Yo-Kai ...

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Japan is a nation with four distinct seasons and abundant, beautiful natural scenery. From long ago, the Japanese people have enjoyed the distinct attributes of winter, spring, summer and fall. Whether partaking in activities or celebrations that come with the change in seasons or enjoying...

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These cakes made with puréed strawberries don’t just bring you the sweet taste of the red fruit, they look like the berry too!
Fukasaku Farm, located in Ibaraki Prefecture in the central Japanese main island and about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Tokyo, has recently released this j...

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