[ad_1] This week, the World Economic Forum released its annual Gender Gap Report. Japan has floundered near the bottom of the WEF’s rankings for several years running. Sadly, the country’s inability to advance women in national politics and business dragged it down even lower in 2023. 125th out of 146 countries The World Economic Forum’s …
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[ad_1] He was only 16 but shouldered the responsibility to uphold centuries of tradition. And he had to beat the pressure in front of a hundred thousand of his fellow worshipers who had crammed onto the sacred grounds of Tado Shrine. As did his predecessors six centuries ago, Kouji Mizutani had donned a samurai uniform …
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[ad_1] A lot of you have been asking us “What are the best Japanese online shopping sites to buy anime & manga from?”. Here are our top 7 Japanese sites for anime & manga goods. You can search for items ou would like to buy on the following websites, but you do not need to …
[ad_1] With the last two single-player installments in the franchise not exactly living up to their hype, the mood among fans for much of “Final Fantasy XVI’s” development could have been described as tempered optimism. But following the release last week of an extremely well-received playable demo, excitement has been kicked up several notches for the latest …
[ad_1] His name was Louis Beguex. It was 1887 in Kobe, Japan at the Oriental Hotel, a hotel built to accommodate foreigners. As they say in hospitality, the guest is king. The kings at the Oriental were hungry–––not for Japanese cuisine, but fine French dining. Not that they had to beg for French meal …
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[ad_1] After a long absence, tourists are back to Kyoto in full swing. Unfortunately, tourism means tourism problems – including scams. One Buddhist template in Kyoto is warning visitors of a new racket intended to separate them from their freshly converted yen. Beware the picture-takers The temple, Nanzenji, is a historic Buddhist temple dating back …
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[ad_1] In the United States, a celebrity affair is often merely grist for the tabloids. In Japan, however, it can grind a celeb’s career to a halt. No one’s finding that out harder right now than Hirosue Ryoko (広末涼子). Hirosue is facing the loss of job after job and enduring damage to her reputation. But …
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[ad_1] Welcome to the tutorial for adding funds to your ZenMarket account. Read this guide if you are wondering how to get started with your Japan shopping experience. No credit card? No worries – ZenMarket has tons of payment methods available to help with your shopping needs. ZenMarket’s Wallet System Explained ZenMarket operates …
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[ad_1] The Japanese have mastered the art of designing incredibly durable gadgets. You may have heard about or most likely used some of them. The Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Switch gaming consoles, Canon cameras, and Panasonic home appliances are some of them. Recognize any? Most likely! But how much do you know about Japanese bathroom gadgets? …
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[ad_1] Oda Nobunaga, the first of Japan’s so-called Three Great Unifiers, had an eventful and complicated career. It ended suddenly 441 years ago on June 21st. In a stunning, unexpected attack, Nobunaga’s retainer Akechi Mitsuhide turned his own army around from its campaign and surrounded Nobunaga’s lodgings at Honnō-ji Temple in Kyoto, where the overlord …
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