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- Takashi Murakami and the World of Pop Art
- June 22nd, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Japan is a colorful country and its artworks are proof that they are creative people. They easily incorporate art with fashion and many other things. Others may think it odd or loud, but it's one of the things that sets them apart. For example, anime--Japan owns ... » Continue Reading
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- ICA Summer Networking Tokyo Bay Cruise
- June 22nd, 2012Category: Events
- WHEN: AUGUST 30, 2012, THURSDAY Escape the summer heat by joining the ICA (International Computer Association) for a fun-filled evening aboard ship cruising Tokyo Bay on Aug 30. Enjoy the elegant surroundings of the Tokyo night skyline while connecting with p ... » Continue Reading
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- Driving Illegally
- June 21st, 2012Category: Culture
- Lease Japan puts a lot of people behind the wheel of a new or used car every year. Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of people who are inadvertently driving illegally in Japan with International Driver’s Permits. Many people, especially those w ... » Continue Reading
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- 20 Signs You’ve Been in Japan Too Long
- June 20th, 2012Category: Culture
- 1. You still call non-Japanese "Gaijin" even when you're outside Japan. 2. You see a gaijin get on the train and think "Wow, it's a Gaijin!" 3. Most of your photos show you giving the peace sign 4. Most of your vacations are geared towards taking hot baths ... » Continue Reading
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- Art is Everywhere, Even on Sewer Covers
- June 18th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Travel
- Japanese art has a wide range of style. There's ancient pottery, wood and bronze sculpture, silk and paper. These all show one thing: Japanese artists are extremely talented and resourceful. You don't need to go to museums just to see for yourself. In Japan, the ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: KFC Krushers and Kyary pamyu pamyu
- June 18th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- This commercial is for a popular item on KFC's menu called Krushers which is like an ice cream flurry. Kyary pamyu pamyu, who is a popular fashion model/singer, is the main character featured in the Krushers commercial. (You can read about her in previous articles. ... » Continue Reading
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- Healthy “Live-Longer” Habits From Japanese Women
- June 15th, 2012Category: Food & Dining
- Obesity has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent decades. While many industrialized countries have experienced similar increases, obesity rates in the US are among the highest in the world. Though this problem is spreading widely as years go by ... » Continue Reading
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- New Resident Cards to be Released in Japan This July (UPDATE)
- June 14th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Discussed during the week on the JPOD, (Japan Today's official podcast) was the new foreigners' registration cards in Japan. Hosted by Kamasami Kong, special guests include NPR radio host and journalist John Matthews, Japan Today editor Chris Betros, Tokyo Comedy St ... » Continue Reading
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- Tokyo Summer Festivals
- June 13th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Travel
- When people think of summer, it's always the beach that comes first in mind. When people think of summer colors, it's either the fiery hues of the sun or the calm blue waters of the sea and sky. But whatever colors they try to associate with summer, they're all but for ... » Continue Reading
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- Cats, Numbers and Other Japanese Superstitions
- June 12th, 2012Category: Culture
- Most of us grew up knowing that seeing a black cat means bad luck. Asia in particular, has very superstitious folks. Sometimes, most of these superstitions are shared with children for them to behave properly. In Japan, superstitions are rooted from culture and history. ... » Continue Reading