[ad_1] Wanna get swole? And are you also a raging Hatsune Miku stan? One company is betting there’s enough of a crossover there to push volume on a new protein powder featuring the virtual singer’s visage. Or, at least, that it’ll draw enough attention with its…interesting flavors that it can generate some social media buzz. …
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[ad_1] In Japan, as elsewhere in the world, climate change is a many-faceted crisis. One place this is manifesting where you might not expect it is on your sushi table. Read on to learn more about this year’s concerningly low springtime fishing hauls. The Root of the Problem As with many other places in the …
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[ad_1] What is Golden Week? Golden Week is a holiday period varying from 7 to 10 days depending on the year, normally from the end of April to the beginning of May. Schools, universities and many businesses close or operate in reduced numbers because many employees take the opportunity to rest. This year Golden Week is …
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[ad_1] It’s becoming harder and harder to live in Japan thanks to stagnant wages and rising prices. It’s one reason (among many) that people are opting out of having children. But it appears Japan’s major political parties are coalescing around one policy that might help: free lunch for public schoolchildren. LDP, CDP, Nippon Ishin agree: …
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[ad_1] It’s that time of year again. Golden Week is almost upon us. Golden Week is one of the three major holiday periods in Japan, with many Japanese workers taking advantage of national holidays falling on consecutive days to take one long vacation. The other 2 holiday periods are usually spent at home due to …
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[ad_1] From Sailor Moon to Inuyasha, one of the most famous figures to come out of Shinto into mainstream Japanese media is the shrine maiden, or the miko. With the elegant red and white kimono ensemble, the image of a mysterious maiden with supernatural, shaman abilities has found itself in popular Japanese stories ranging from …
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[ad_1] Digimart (デジマート) is the largest website dedicated to musical instruments in Japan. Here you can find items from different musical instrument stores all over Japan. If you are also looking for new/used guitars, traditional Japanese instruments, music equipment, and audio equipment, then Digimart is worth a visit! Find out what Digimart has to offer …
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[ad_1] Unlike a lot of American 90s kids I know, I didn’t grow up watching cable television. What I had instead I was my parents’ eclectic VHS collection. It included many classic musical comedies that I religiously watched on repeat. Something about the grandiose art deco sets, oddball humor, nonsensical plots, catchy song and dance …
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[ad_1] With more and more Japanese sweets and snacks making their way to the West thanks to subscription box services, more international consumers are discovering the wild and colorful world of dagashi. Known for their low prices, colorful wrappings, and unique flavors, dagashi have been a staple of Japanese candy shops and convenience stores for …
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[ad_1] Get excited! This year ZenMarket turns 9! That’s right it’s our 9th Birthday in 2023 and being blue has never been better – try saying that 5 times fast! This ZenMarket birthday, we’re doing a big blue birthday giveaway! Enter to win a share in tons of blue anime and ZenMarket merch. Post a …
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