The tote bag is fashioned to look like the torso of a Japanese police officer, with some extra strips of fluorescent tape added for visibility.
But the point of the tote bag program isn’t simply to m…

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The latest star to grace the red carpet in Tokyo is none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, accompanied by the cast of Terminator: Dark Fate, which has been retitled Terminator: New Fate for its Japan…

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”Please forgive us,” says director, while explaining that Smash Bros. is “a game for good little children.”Super Smash Bros.
“We ended up making a lot of different characters, 20 in total,” says Supe…

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And last weekend, it’s where you could find the Pokémon Shirts shop.
An even bigger treat for fans, though, was waiting upstairs……where Original Stitch had set up a gallery of all 151 shirt patterns …

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Aichi PrefectureKorankei GorgeKorankei is one of the most popular autumn foliage viewing spots in Aichi Prefecture with the red Taigetsukyo Bridge being the place to capture the best photo.
At night,…

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So what are your options to transfer money out of Japan?
If you want to transfer money to Japan, see our article on transferring money to Japan.
They allow you to transfer your funds to a local bank …

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Image copyright Getty ImagesWearing glasses at work has become an emotive topic in Japan following reports that some firms have told female employees to remove them.
That has sparked heated discussio…

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The bottom of the receipt reads:“Following the custom in Japan, [this restaurant]’s service staff are fully compensated by their salary.
So let’s take a look at how Japanese restaurants amanage to fu…

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Following in the footsteps of Alan Booth, which is no mean feat, Peter Orosz has managed to produce one of the most intriguing and beautifully produced psychogeographical books about Japan in recent …

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In Yamagata, these monks worship Dewa Sanzan, a trio of sacred mountain ranges representing birth, death, and rebirth.
Photo: Randiah Camille Green The Honma Museum of Art’s garden.
Photo: Randiah Ca…

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