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Sony's Universal Remote Control Features Customizable Screen

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Sony Corp has released a universal remote control that uses an electronic paper device and can display buttons chosen by the user.
The concept of the Huis Remote Controller Huis-100RC passed an in-house audition. A fund for commercializing it had been raised through crowdfun...

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Shiseido, Mika Ninagawa Create Tsubaki-yu Themed Public Bathhouse

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Shiseido has teamed up with photographer and film director Mika Ninagawa to make a Tsubaki-themed public bathhouse.
 
The Tsubaki-yu celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Tsubaki haircare brand and is open from February 11th to March 31st at a sento in Oshiage, near the Tokyo Sky...

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These Adorable Japanese Stacking Cat Boxes Will Keep You Company And Your Living Space Organized

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Just because you love cats’ free-spirited nature doesn’t mean you have to put up with a messy apartment.
In their heart of hearts, a lot of people have such a soft spot for cats that they’d like to own more than one. This can present a bit of a problem, though, in that the more spac...

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Macho Craft Beer Bar Uses Muscles To Attract Female Drinkers

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
In a blatant attempt to attract women who like good beer, an event will be held on February 20th in Harajuku with bicep-baring male servers.
Macho Craft Beer Bar features three hunky men who will be serving customers without much in the way of attire.
It costs ¥4,200 for a two-hour...

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Scratch Away At This Interactive Attack on Titan poster at Shinjuku Station

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Following the bubble-wrap-popping and building-block-removing promos for Dragon Quest, the latest interactive use of Shinjuku Station for a marketing campaign is the new PlayStation 4 game of “Attack on Titan“.
The hit anime and live-action movie is about to be released as a video ...

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Pikachu-Shaped Popcorn Snack Coming to Japan This March

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ROCKET NEWS
 
The electric energy of Pikachu tastes like puffs of crispy caramel.
Japanese snack manufacturer Tohato will be introducing a new product this spring, with one of the anime world’s most well-known characters bringing its star power into the mix.
The “Popcorn and Pikachu Snack” mixes ...

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Chocolate Ramen: A Recipe for Romance or Regret?

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
This article by Lily Crossley-Baxter first appeared on Tokyo Cheapo.It’s Valentine’s Day soon, and as you will have noticed, there is chocolate EVERYWHERE. It’s in cute heart-shaped boxes, it’s in baskets with puppies, it’s on your fries and now it can be in your ramen. Personally,...

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Buddha-shaped Chocolates Keep Showing Up In Japan, This Time in Hiroshima

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Enlightenment gets even sweeter.
Last month, we looked at the hemp-infused chocolates being sold by one Kyoto candymaker which are shaped like the head of a Buddha statue. Of course, nutritionists say it’s important to eat a variety of foods, and that includes Buddha head-shaped swe...

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Traveling Stuffed Animals Comfort Overworked

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
By Yumi Miyaki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
Overworked or too sick to travel? Some people find solace in sending stuffed animals on trips in their place.
Companies, travel agencies and other organizations are being asked to take stuffed animals on trips, cafe outings or to “enj...

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Kabuki And Geisha Cats Appear As Cute Purses Based On Famous Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Edo-period artwork gets the cute cat treatment in Japan.
Japanese online retailer Felissimo, which has a whole department dedicated to cat-themed goods, recently added three unusual kittens to their ever-growing collection. Appearing in traditional garb, but retaining feline feature...

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