Believers claim that by examining the lines of your palm and fingers, an expert can deduce your future and true character.
In Japan, the term reikan refers to one’s ability to notice and feel the wor…

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The bullet train is decked out in pink ribbons and images of Hello Kitty as a conductor.
Blink and you might miss the sight of one the world’s most iconic characters plastered on the side: the belove…

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Warm, flavorful, and filling, ramen checks off just about every important item on the checklist for hearty comfort food.
The newest addition to the Katsuya menu, with a December 9 debut, is ramen cro…

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KYODO NEWS - 44 minutes ago - 17:34 | All, JapanAn employee of Mitsubishi Electric Corp. has been referred to prosecutors for allegedly abetting suicide after one of the company's recruits killed him…

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The situation first came to light after a man who bought nine hard drives in an internet auction contacted the Kanagawa government.
The servers have been leased from Fujitsu Leasing Co., which commis…

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Among his numerous projects, Moriyama recalled the Canadian Embassy redevelopment project as one of his "happiest and most challenging."
He was appointed as the design architect for the project in wh…

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“We want people to see this and be talking about this,” says Jenny Storms, chief marketing officer for NBC Sports Group.
The five-day “WeHo” session — nicknamed for its geographical location — was al…

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He's also co-author of "The Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes from a Chef, Father, Eater, and Lifelong Outsider."
Meanwhile, bring the mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan, sti…

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Moomin fans will love this big, beautiful plush — and thanks to the Moomin series’ 75th anniversary, he could be yours!
Allow us to introduce one of the best upcoming Moomin plush, courtesy of Japan’…

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Let’s take a look at 13 weird Japanese movie titles that make you wonder what the translators were thinking.
Fast and Furious → Wild Speed Max (ワイルド・スピード MAX)Images: IMDB, iowanaThis is our favorite,…

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