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‘Hush!’ and ‘All Around Us’: Masterpieces from a pioneering gay director
New 4K restorations of two films from the 2000s by Ryosuke Hashiguchi bring his masterful storytelling back to the silver screen.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste
“Drinkable Cigare” is so hard to get it’s been dubbed a “phantom”. Tokyo Station is packed with all sorts of delicious offerings, but right now one of the most sought-after treats you’ll find there is
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Spend the night inside a bullet train from just 5,000 yen. Finding affordable accommodation in Japan can be tough at any time of year, but when one or even two of Japan’s biggest summer festivals is b
Source: SoraNews24
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Kazuya Hara named head of new national intelligence bureau
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has seen the establishment of the bureau as a first step for the country's intelligence reform.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese shoppers drive up jewelry sales to a record
Strong domestic demand for jewelry has helped lift the outlook for Japan's luxury market as a whole, as the sector faces headwinds including a slowdown in inbound tourism.
Source: The Japan Times
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Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival
Turning a samurai film set into a monster dance party with J-pop choreography. Many tourists to the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto are familiar with its shrines and temples, but less know about its
Source: SoraNews24
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Eight great words for talking about summer in Japan in Japanese
Taking a break in the shade? Here’s some Japanese vocabulary and cultural knowledge that could be yours by the time you step back into the sun. Summer in Japan can be a divisive season. To some people
Source: SoraNews24
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Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
The group will consider the social and economic impacts of immigration and help the government compile its basic policy.
Source: The Japan Times
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To succeed, the prime minister must get back to basics
The ruling coalition does not have the communication channels and coordination mechanisms that facilitate cooperation and success.
Source: The Japan Times
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What the ‘Chinamaxxing’ crowd doesn’t get
When survival and success depend on pleasing the party boss rather than the consumer, honest innovators are weeded out.
Source: The Japan Times
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