[ad_1] In Shinjuku, just west of the world’s busiest train station, the colossal towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building hover above a mass of skyscrapers. The cathedral-esque facade was designed by architect Tange Kenzo to resemble an integrated circuit; what better symbol could there be for Tokyo, a metropolis whose meteoric rise was predicated …
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[ad_1] It can be tough for a transplanted brand to succeed in Japan. Krispy Kreme has learned that lesson firsthand. But after a few years where it looked like it might circle the drain, the franchise seems to be getting its legs back. What happened? And – more importantly – will it make any headway …
[ad_1] Tsubosaka Temple, also known as Minami-Hokke-ji Temple, is one of the 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Although it is a bit hard to access via public transportation, the temple has been a beloved temple since ancient times. Tsubosaka Temple (Minami Hokke-ji) Tsubosaka Temple is an hour away from the Kintetsu Tsubosaka …
[ad_1] Anthony Bourdain famously said that the first thing he ever did when landing in Japan was head to a Lawson for their egg salad sandwich[1]. That’s not surprising. Talk to anyone who lives in or has spent time in Japan and they’re also likely to wax poetic about combini (a shortening of コンビニエンスストア, convenience …
That Combini Life: Convienence Stores in Modern Japan Read More »
[ad_1] A newspaper feature using Pokemon to teach Japanese dialects gained traction on Twitter due to an unexpected double meaning. Twitter users were surprised to learn that “chinchin,” an everyday word in Aichi Prefecture dialect, means something different elsewhere. What might be part of someone’s daily vocabulary in Aichi is in fact a “dirty” word …
In Aichi, This Japanese “Dirty” Word Means Something Different Read More »
[ad_1] Something cool about going to a movie theater in Japan is that films from overseas are shown in both Japanese-subtitled and dubbed-into-Japanese formats. Finding a subtitled screening doesn’t require you to go to some tiny arthouse cinema or wait until a late-night showing, either, as subtitled versions are regularly shown throughout the day at major …
Brad Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train’ adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue Read More »
[ad_1] It’s true no matter where you live: taxes are necessary and no one likes doing them. But a new law in Japan set to start in 2023 is raising alarms among creators who use pen names, who are alarmed that their real names will be released online. An organization led by SPYxFAMILY voice talent …
Will Voice Actors Quit Over Japan’s New Tax Law? Read More »
[ad_1] As we’ve mentioned before here on Unseen Japan, the resilient Tohoku region is no stranger to natural disasters, or getting back up and rebuilding after them. Of course, recovery from the 2011 disaster continues, but this was hardly the last disaster the region faced. Earlier this year, a major offshore earthquake caused more destruction …
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[ad_1] It has a bad reputation (mainly because it’s…bad), but I like Japanese drama. As I’ve said before, it’s a great way to gauge cultural trends and what’s weighing on people’s minds. It’s also a raucous display of bad behavior. Japanese workaday life can be stressful. And that comes out (admittedly, in an exaggerated format) …
The Myth of Japanese Indirectness and “Subtlety” Read More »
[ad_1] Hey everyone! It’s October, and guess what?! It turns out that the ZenExpress September Shipping Sale is really popular, so we’ve decided to extend it until the end of October! Ship your Autumn and Halloween gear from Japan using ZenExpress! The deal offer is the same as before – Get up to 60% …
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