Bizarre beauty: Shin Noguchi's everyday Japan – in pictures www.theguardian.com

Ginza, Tokyo, April 2014, from the series Sorry, You’ll Never Walk Alone Shin says: ‘In this project, I try to show a piece of Japan through unusual objects that people are carrying.
Snapping somethi…

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Ex-TEPCO execs acquitted over Fukushima nuclear crisis english.kyodonews.net

(From left, Sakae Muto, Tsunehisa Katsumata and Ichiro Takekuro entering the Tokyo District Court.)
The panel's decision came after Tokyo prosecutors twice decided not to charge the men over the worl…

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Rugby: Japan all set to kick off World Cup in style english.kyodonews.net

"The players played here last year against the All Blacks, so there are no problems about being too nervous playing Russia.
"Ever since I have known Japan would be the host nation, I have been lookin…

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Japanese restaurants put out welcome mat for Rugby World Cup english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 15:20 | Sports, Rugby2019, AllAs the Rugby World Cup gets under way in Japan, fans and tourists will have a choice of specialty local fare at restaurants and bars to commem…

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8 Side Jobs for Foreigners to Make Extra Money in Japan blog.gaijinpot.com

With the government actively encouraging people to have second jobs or work multiple part-time jobs, if you’re open to finding a side hustle in Japan now is the time to start looking.
Here are some o…

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Sleep Steps Away From Dotonbori at The Lively Hotel in Osaka blog.gaijinpot.com

Hotel highlightPhoto: Global Agents Enjoy the view and sexy mood lighting.
Right in the heart of party city, OsakaPhoto: Global Agents Very chic.
With its multilingual staff and international atmosph…

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Atsuko Yukawa Creates Homopolar Motor Sculptures Using Wire and a Battery www.spoon-tamago.com

Japanese artist Atsuko Yukawa runs a small studio called Trill where she primarily spends her time illustrating birds.
But recently, in her spare time, she’s been experimenting with simple wire sculp…

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NEC Showcases “Flying Fax Machine” Hovering While Sending Faxes www.therisingwasabi.com

Japanese electronics maker NEC Corp. displayed a “flying fax machine” on Monday described as a “large drone-like fax machine with four propellers” that “hovered steadily while rapidly firing out facs…

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Mazda Set to Debut Possible RX Inline-6-Powered Sports Coupe: Report www.thedrive.com

The last-generation RX-8 left much to be desired and felt like the company had given up on its history.
But if a new report from Japan’s Best Car is to be believed, those acolytes may soon be satiate…

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Next-Gen Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 to Get More Horsepower With Subaru Ascent Motor: Report www.thedrive.com

On the day the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 dropped, enthusiasts have demanded one modification: more power.
Japan’s Best Car says that the already confirmed next-generation of the Subaru BRZ and Toyota …

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