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The fresh faces behind SusHi Tech Tokyo — the students driving Japan’s entrepreneurial turn
A student group is pushing to reshape how young Japanese people think about success, risk and entrepreneurship.
Source: The Japan Times
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Don Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites
With food and daily necessities becoming more expensive in Japan, the company is betting fast, cheap and convenient offerings will drive traffic at stores designed for quick trips.
Source: The Japan Times
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection. Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently
Source: SoraNews24
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Kyotographie's Daido Moriyama retrospective resonates in an age of endless images
A dense, sprawling retrospective at the annual photo festival reflects Daido Moriyama's lifelong question: What does a photo do?
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
American casual aesthetic, thoughtful Japanese design. With the weather heating up, it’s time to start switching our wardrobes for lighter clothes, and if you find that your T-shirt collection needs a
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese study links ADHD symptoms to severity of chronic pain
The research team found that patients with symptoms of the disorder were more likely to report extreme pain than those without.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo City Hall Allows Shorts for Workers
Tokyo's city hall has relaxed its dress code, now allowing employees to wear shorts and T-shirts. This move aims to combat heatstroke, reduce energy consumption, and improve worker productivity during Japan's increasingly hot summers.
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to Protect Celebrity Voices from AI
Japan's Justice Ministry is creating guidelines to protect celebrity voices from AI misuse. These guidelines, expected this summer, will define illegal acts under current law.
Source: The Japan Times
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Shin-Okubo: Tokyo’s Very Own Little Korea
A K-Pop, K-Beauty and K-BBQ fan’s slice of heaven.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Skip the guilt of camping at a coffee shop and work for hours at this staffless oasis. While cafes are fantastic places to call in on your day off for a light meal while you’re doing your errands, man
Source: SoraNews24
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