Japanese bar pianist plays beautiful version of Pokémon background music without anyone noticing soranews24.com

An elegant rearrangement of an iconic piece of video game music history, plus where to hear the musician play live.
As Kikuchi runs his fingers over the keys, the piano emits a tune that’s a perfect …

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Son of former Dutch POW retraces father's youth in 1st trip to Japan english.kyodonews.net

Born in the Dutch East Indies, Edu Van Naerssen's father, Jan, came to Japan alone to study developed industries.
Jan returned to the Dutch East Indies to work as an electrical engineer when the Paci…

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How to do Japanese karaoke the right way: Six tips for newbies, mic hogs and nervous singers soranews24.com

The following is a list of mistakes that foreigners often make when they do karaoke in Japan, and how to avoid them.
Simply select a song on the touchscreen and you’ll “register” it into a queue on t…

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Government begins study into tattoo bans in public baths soranews24.com

On 23 June the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) announced that it would be conducting a first-of-its-kind study into public bathing facilities such as onsen (hot springs) and sento (bath houses), and their…

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Popular Japanese celebrity tattoos his family's names on his arms, gets blasted by netizens soranews24.com

Ryuchell, a Japanese celebrity, model, and singer, has been making waves in the Japanese entertainment industry for a few years now.
That’s perhaps why Ryuchell was so harshly criticized for his deci…

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Tokyo gym owner helps clients kick their life into gear english.kyodonews.net

Of course, the physical benefits are thrilling, but the mental rewards you reap are even greater," says Nitta, head trainer and owner of a bustling Tokyo kickboxing gym.
"I started martial arts becau…

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Tokyo Events This Week: Holiday Shopping and the 47 Ronin tokyocheapo.com

Tokyo events for Monday, December 9 to Sunday, December 15, 2019It’s the perfect week to do a little holiday shopping—especially if you’re on a cheapo budget.
Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival Dat…

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Tokyo Uber Eats staff lodge union complaint over sudden pay cut:The Asahi Shimbun www.asahi.com

Uber Eats union members protest the company's decision to cut their basic compensation in Tokyo on Dec. 5.
(Takashi Yoshida)Tokyo’s Uber Eats delivery staff aren't swallowing having a bite taken out …

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Some like it hot: We get a taste of R18 Curry soranews24.com

While the contents of the curry are too hot for children, we’ve censored the summary so that it’s entirely safe for work.
Our brave man did so and poured the hot rue over a bed of hot white rice, tho…

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Shopping in Shibuya: Tokyu Plaza and Parco www.japan-guide.com

Shibuya is a well known tourist destination, and it is home to iconic Tokyo landmarks like the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and the Hachiko dog statue outside Shibuya Station.
I went to check out Shibuy…

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