[ad_1] It draws the ire of boomers everywhere – and, like canned coffee, we have Japan to thank for it. The selfie stick turns 40 this month. But the ubiquitous invention didn’t get its proper due when it first debuted. A worldwide phenomenon With the advent of Instagram and other social media, the selfie stick …
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[ad_1] In 2019 a tired-looking plushie bear was released in IKEA Japan and many other countries. This large plushie, which stands 3’3″ (1 meter) only costs 2,999 Yen (roughly $25). After the bear found some fame on Twitter people ran to their local IKEAs to try to purchase the bear. Sadly in the U.S, the …
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[ad_1] The recent Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey has disrupted the lives of many people. As residents of Japan, we understand the devastation and tragedy that can occur from seismic events, and want to show our support for our customers that reside in affected regions. What ZenMarket will do to help? We are giving users …
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[ad_1] This is a story about kokeshi dolls and the incredible folklorist who helped save them. You might not know his name. But you’re probably familiar with some of his work. In my graduate education, I had three PhD advisors in succession. I also had many more people who were mentors, and still more who …
[ad_1] On January 1st 2023, the Singapore Federal Government changed the laws relating to the Goods & Services tax. What were the changes? The first change made on the GST laws was a blanket increase of the Goods & Services Tax from 7% to 8%. In addition, they introduced new laws about how Goods …
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[ad_1] In March, Japan will officially change its policy on masking. And that has some worried that continuing to mask will subject them to harassment. The change Picture: sasaki106 / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Masking when you’re sick has always been an accepted practice in Japan. But that choice became mandatory when the pandemic started. Even today, masks …
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[ad_1] Step foot in Japan, and it won’t take long to conceive of just how powerful its drinking culture is. Venues catering to those wishing to get sloshed abound: izakaya (Japanese pubs); top-shelf classic cocktail dispensaries; ten-seater snack bars; British and Irish pubs; standing bars; specialized sake and shochu joints. Beers flow while salarymen, freed …
[ad_1] After five years of long and arduous trials, the sexual assault case of a former JET Program member has reached a verdict. On January 24th, the Nagasaki Court ordered the Nagasaki prefectural government to pay ¥500,000 ($3,891 USD as of February 2023) to SaseboAnon (pseudonym), who originally sought ¥2 million ($15,562 USD) in damages. …
[ad_1] Just days after Prime Minister Kishida minced words on legalizing same-sex marriage, his secretary Arai Masayoshi made things worse. Speaking to reporters off the record, Arai expressed his distaste for sexual minorities, saying, “I don’t want them living next to me either.” Arai’s comments very much made it on the record. The ensuing backlash …
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[ad_1] What to give other than chocolate this Valentine’s Day February 14th is Valentine’s Day, the day when women express their love to men in Japan. In Japan, Chocolate is the standard Valentine’s Day gift. However, there are no doubt people who feel that “Just getting chocolate is still lonely” or “My partner doesn’t …
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