Back in the summer of 2018, a song was released by Japanese musician Kenshi Yonezu, who was already enjoying a string of hits at the time.
This song, titled “Pakrika,” was performed by a group of pep…

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Three young women fight off the winter cold with the warmth of friendship and delicious Gurakoro (yes, that’s something McDonald’s sells in Japan).
One of the things that sets anime apart from animat…

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Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
If the sun is out, it’s going to be way too hot for a full-on winter c…

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Pan-Projects and Mok Architects drew upon Nordic and Japanese aesthetics to design this restaurant in Copenhagen, which features oak surfaces, translucent screens and paper lanterns.
Izumi is a Danis…

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Tencent Holdings Ltd. will start selling Nintendo Co.’s Switch console in China next week, the first time the Japanese company’s flagship product will be distributed officially in one of the world’s …

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The Satake Shopping Arcade, which resides in neighboring Taito Ward, has a unique history.
The origins of the Satake Shopping Arcade reach back to about 1884 when private residences and shops began t…

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Sometimes Japanese people stick to a schedule, and sometimes they don’t, he says.
But Spanish-born resident of Japan and Twitter user @758adrian thinks that Japanese temporal fidelity is a half-truth…

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While the locals sustain themselves on more than this juicy fried chicken alone, tourists can definitely do so during their stay.
Unlike other fried chicken in Japan, tebasaki is not deboned meaning …

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(19.8 percent)● Level 2: I’ve checked out the social media accounts of his friends or ex-girlfriend.
(14.3 percent)● Level 4: I’ve gone to his part-time job/workplace.
(7 percent)● Level 6: I’ve gone…

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Japanese goukon (organized group dates) are a mixed bag – sometimes they’re a whole lot of fun, and other times they’re a downright uncomfortable experience.
Goukon are drinking parties where men and…

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