[ad_1] (Note: This story discusses suicide.) It’s been half a year since the world lost manga author Ashihara Hinako (芦原妃名子). The talent behind the series Sexy Tanaka-san, about a working woman in her 40s who takes up bellydancing as a form of self-expression, showcased the diversity and depth of manga as an artistic genre. In …
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[ad_1] More foreigners are coming to Japan as tourists – but more are also moving here and calling Japan home. How does that sit with Japanese citizens? A new analysis of data from the Japanese government shows that, while Japan’s older population is resistant, its younger citizens don’t seem to mind as much. An age …
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[ad_1] Tokyo is pouring a lot of taxpayer money into a nighttime light show screening Godzilla and other artworks on a scale that won a Guinness World Record. The project’s expense is drawing negative attention at a time when incumbent governor Koike Yuriko can least afford it. Tokyo spends big bucks on a big light …
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[ad_1] Japanese-made fishing tackle and gear are often the best you can get. Nothing else rivals it in terms of quality and precision engineering to let you fish the way it was intended. Besides that, why should you consider ordering fishing tackle from Japan? In this article, we look at why fishing tackle from Japan is …
[ad_1] Is it cheaper to buy fishing tackle from Japan? As a professional fisherman who has traveled the world, I often get asked this. Japanese fishing tackle is known for its high quality and innovative designs. But does buying from a Japanese fishing shop really save you money? In this article, I’ll compare prices …
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[ad_1] They say that the best revenge is to live well. Onodela Popko (小野寺ポプコ) seems to be living that maxim to its hilt. The former Japan idol, who quit her group in a video that went viral several years ago, resurfaced in the news this week. The good news? Since leaving the idol world, she’s …
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[ad_1] Looking for a cool and stylish souvenir Sukajan bomber jacket from Japan? Sukajan jackets, these fashionable Japanese souvenir bombers, are known for their vibrant embroidery on the back. If you’re a fan of traditional Japanese designs, these jackets are sure to captivate you. In this article, we will guide you on how to purchase …
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[ad_1] Surrounded by the mountains and sea, the South Wakayama, known as the Nanki region, offers many delicious foods. One such of these traditional dishes is sanma zushi. A type of fermented sushi (nare-zushi) made from saury or sanma in Japanese. It is traditionally eaten in the southern part of Mie and Wakayama Prefecture, especially …
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[ad_1] The Sukajan bomber jacket is not only a very stylish fashion piece but also a great souvenir from Japan. In brief, the Sukajan bomber jacket originated in post-war Japan as a souvenir for American soldiers who wanted to take something back as memorial pieces after their military service. Later in the 1960s the Sukajan …
[ad_1] With the spread of smartphones, it has become commonplace for everyone to have a camera in their pocket at all times. The camera apps installed in smartphones are getting more and more features, and the technology has improved so much that anyone can easily take decent pictures. The advantage of smartphone cameras is that …