What Japan’s love of nostalgia says about its economy
In 2017, Waltz was listed as a “Gucci Place,” highlighting it as somewhere that inspires the luxury brand. “Records have a unique warmth and depth to [their] sound, which is why there are people…
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Nissan hurt by nationalist forces, says outgoing chief
When the board turned against Mr Saikawa in September, it was the findings of overpayments that led to his downfall. Mr Saikawa denies any role in bringing down his former mentor and prior knowl…
Japan's crime rate hits postwar low, but report shows rise in child abuse, domestic violence and offenses by the elderly
But the paper also said the 30-year Heisei Era saw a rise in domestic violence, child abuse and — amid a rapidly graying population — crime by the elderly. The report shows that theft was t…
In Japan's fast-aging society, older people and older pooches are helping each other
Older animals are particularly hard to place, leaving them at much higher risk of being put down. So to him, "letting seniors adopt older dogs makes sense." Making, and maintainin…
From December 13 to 25, a 19.6-foot tall Lapras will go up in Kotodai Park in Sendai, Japan.
From December 13 to 25, a 19.6-foot tall Lapras will go up in Kotodai Park in Sendai, Japan. This is actually taller than the in-game version, which clocks in at 8.1-feet tall.…
Post-Olympics Japan: Four growth areas to power the next decade
The residual post-Olympics momentum may just be the catalyst to shatter cultural ceilings and power Japan for a satisfying decade ahead. In totality, the paper shows that despite serious ch…
Naruto Has Some Of The Best Battles In Anime
Naruto is one of the most intense and captivating anime series I’ve ever watched. Then there’s Neji Hyuga, who Naruto fights in one-on-one combat as part of his ninja exams to reach th…
Snappy as they look, Japanese school uniforms can be an extremely expensive hassle for parents
While some public schools allow pupils to choose what clothing they’ll come to class in, once they reach junior high almost all students in Japan wear uniforms. There’s also the cultural phenome…
The Gorgeous First Clip From Lupin III The First Is a Fabulous Homage to a Miyazaki Classic
We’re not talking about some of the more iconic entries in Hayao Miyazaki’s oeuvre here—but of course, a return to his roots on Lupin itself. After wowing us with some fantastic trailers and a t…
These "Mikoshi Dako" are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
At the heart of the festivities is the mikoshi, the portable Shinto shrine that houses the deity, which makes its way around town on specific dates each year. Participating in the festival as a …