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Hello Kitty LCD TV going on sale in Japan

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 · 1 comment

Hello Kitty products can be found in an overabundance at times in Japan. It seems these days that any household product can be purchased with...
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Reggaenka - A new musical genre in time for Christmas

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The unlikely combination of reggae with the Japanese popular music genre enka has given birth to a new musical styling, affectionately being called...
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The Japanese snowman - Yukidaruma

Daruma Dolls. (photo / Joshua Williams) The name “yukidaruma” is a combination of “yuki,” meaning snow, and...
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Cardboard robot fashion model 'D+repop'

The tantalizingly shapely cardboard robot called “D repop,” by the Japanese company Eagar Co.,ltd., was put on display at the...
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Momiji Mark - a controversial symbol for elderly drivers in Japan

Elderly drivers are one of the many concerns Japan faces with its aging population. While senior citizens may need to drive for many reasons, some...
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Santa Divers at the Osaka Aquarium

Santa, watch out for that shark! The Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN is holding its popular “Santa Diver” attraction from Nov. 13th to Dec. 25th....
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November 11th is Origami Day

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November 11th is known commonly as Veterans' Day, Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day around the world, but it has also been designated as Origami...
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5 things Japanese houses don't have

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Houses in every region of the world develop over the years to match the needs and functions of those who live there. What one culture might deem...
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5 useful things Japanese houses have

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The chance to visit a house in a foreign country is always an interesting opportunity. Every country has their own unique household features that make...
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Mascot festival in Japan

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With cameras flashing and names being shouted from the crowd, 138 mascots were treated like celebrities at the Mascot Festival in Hakone city, Shiga...
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