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How Team Japan became world-beaters in Olympic snowboarding
Japan's snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant?
Source: The Japan Times
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China’s top diplomat warns Japan of ‘ghosts of militarism’ in rebuke of Takaichi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi poured cold water on calls by Tokyo to return to dialogue in the wake of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s general election victory last week.
Source: The Japan Times
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Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Purple bread, all in my Japanese convenience store sweets. With Valentine’s Day chocolate being such a big deal in Japan, it’s generally a bad idea to try to tempt people with any sort of non-chocolat
Source: SoraNews24
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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
The ume of Ikegami grow up a terraced hillside, and under the radar. Though they tend to get overshadowed by the more famous cherry blossoms, Japan’s plum blossoms, or ume, are not to be missed. Flowe
Source: SoraNews24
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One-Handed Gaming on Switch 2 Coming!
Japanese maker Gametech unveils a one-handed grip for the upcoming Switch 2. Now you can snack, text, or recover from injury while gaming on the go in Japan.
Source: SoraNews24
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Foreign sumo fans flock to tournaments, stables to see practice sessions
Sumo is gaining popularity among foreign visitors, with many flocking to tournaments in Tokyo and more stables beginning to accept them on tours to observe morning practice sessions…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan agrees with Britain, Italy to advance joint fighter jet project
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed with his British and Italian counterparts on Friday in Munich to accelerate joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, the Japanese govern
Source: Japan Today
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Sato blames Malinin's fall on 'toxic schedule' of figure skating
Japanese bronze medalist Shun Sato on Friday blamed the "toxic schedule" of Olympic men's figure skating for U.S. favorite Ilia Malinin's shocking slump off the podium. Kazakhstan's Mikhail…
Source: Japan Today
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New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Are you ready to go on the scariest cruise of your life? Escape rooms in Japan know no bounds, with people being encouraged to escape from hotels, trains, and haunted manors. Now, the boat is being ta
Source: SoraNews24
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Viral Japanese Office: Reality vs. Misstranslation
A German expat's TikTok account, 'misstranslation,' reveals the humorous reality of Japanese office life. Her videos offer insights into workplace culture, communication, and unspoken rules, providing a unique perspective for travelers and expats.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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