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- Retailers report surging demand for disaster and emergency goods
- March 7th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- According to an article in the Yomiuri Shimbun on Jan 23, seismologists at the University of Tokyo have ratcheted up the possibility of the Kanto area being struck by a large earthquake. These data have been vigorously disputed by other vernacular media, but Nik ... » Continue Reading
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- What are you giving the ladies for White Day?
- March 5th, 2012Category: Culture
- Last month, GaijinPot looked at the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan. Women give “giri” chocolates to their male friends and colleagues at work. “Giri” refers to obligation or duty. When Japanese people receive gifts, they feel they have to ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: Protectoe shoes
- March 5th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- This commercial is for a brand of safety footwear called PROTECTOES 5 from MIDORI ANZEN which manufactures not only safety footwear but also protective equipment, helmets, medical goods, medical devices and so on for workers. The commercial shows how technology has ... » Continue Reading
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- JAPAN SCENE videos
- March 4th, 2012Category: Culture
- "JAPAN SCENE" on YouTube introduces videos of scenery and culture in Japan such as "JAPAN 2011" (an 8-minute tour of Japan), "Kyoto 3min trip (in the afternoon)", "SAKURA/TOKYO 2011," and so on. So even if you aren't planning a trip to Japan, let these videos take you ... » Continue Reading
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- Weekly Digest 2/26~3/2
- March 3rd, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- 2/26 (Sun.)OVERSEAS 2012: 3 women photographers bring the world closer to Japan Other Post:Pot lets you cook without using water 2/27 (Mon.)Key Japanese: Important terms for apartments Other Posts:Gov’t enlists AKB48 as ‘gatekeepers’ for suicide prevent ... » Continue Reading
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- Inspire your creativity – “Social Apartment” set to open March 11th, 2012!
- February 29th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Limited Time Offer!! – Attend the open house event and get free rent for the month of March! See below for details! Social Apartment Wako promises to push the boundaries of quality of designer living in terms of appeal. With interior spaces created by world renowne ... » Continue Reading
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- Uniqlo launches Restoration Support Project
- February 29th, 2012Category: Events
- As the first anniversary of the March 11 approaches, Uniqlo and its parent company, Fast Retailing, plan to donate clothes and money to the Tohoku area. Uniqlo has had staff working as volunteers in the devastated area and says there are still great needs. It wi ... » Continue Reading
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- Fuji TV seeks contributions for Ridley Scott project ‘Japan in a Day’
- February 29th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Fuji Television is joining forces with renowned filmmaker and producer Ridley Scott to record and share a single day in the life of Japan. Inspired by Kevin Macdonald’s “Life in a Day,” the project, titled “Japan in a Day,” is dedicated to those who lost their lives ... » Continue Reading
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- Say cheese – with Lotteria’s new burgers
- February 29th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Japanese fast food chain Lotteria will release some new types of cheese hamburgers from March 22 -- Cheese & Cheese Burger and Cheese & Cheese Double Burger. The Cheese & Cheese Burger will be priced at 240 yen and 570 yen for the combo meal with M ... » Continue Reading
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- Sweets paradise comes to Tokyo station
- February 29th, 2012Category: Travel
- A commercial facility at Tokyo station, called First Avenue Tokyo Station, will open on April 14. Occupying part of the facility is “The Okashi Land” which will feature famous big confectionery brands, including Ezaki Glico Co, Morinaga & Company, Ltd and C ... » Continue Reading
