The latest Apple Store in Tokyo is fronted by a row of two-storey protruding windows that turn the shopfront into a series of display cabinets.
Located near the Imperial Palace in the Marunouchi dist…

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A culture of teaTea has been integral to Japanese culture for nearly 1,000 years, brought over from China as early as the 8th Century for the elite royal and religious classes to enjoy.
But it wasn’t…

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At 89, she’s not new to video games.
“The graphics for the recent games are truly amazing,” she said.
“I think it’s truly wonderful to have lived this long.”Advertisement“As you get older, I recommen…

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Thanks to traditional production methods that create high-quality, long-lasting jeans, Japanese denim has iconic status among “connoisseur denim heads”, who are prepared to pay £250 or more for a pai…

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After taking the wraps off the long-awaited Toyota GR Supra, the Japanese automaker isn't appearing to be resting on its laurels as far as sports car development is concerned.
Speaking to Australia's…

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A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-2B rocket roars away from the Tanegashima Space Center, boosting an HTV cargo ship into orbit.
The spacecraft is loaded with 4 tons of supplies and equipment bound for…

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Mario Kart Tour is having a strong first day, according to mobile market analyst Sensor Tower.
The last entry in the series for consoles, Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch, has sold over 17.89 mil…

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Famitsu’s data has the Switch Lite launch ahead of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Game Boy Advance SP.
That makes the Switch Lite launch the best week for console sales in Japan so f…

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Foreign-born players have played for Japan since the first World Cup took place in 1987.
When they finished winless with a draw and three defeats at the 2011 World Cup, the team's dependence on forei…

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KYODO NEWS - Sep 22, 2019 - 14:30 | All, LifestyleA 32-year-old Japanese woman won the top prize at a prestigious international competition for young conductors, held Saturday in Besancon, eastern Fr…

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