His Nakagin Capsule Tower (1972) has become a tourist destination in Tokyo.
The architect created a 14-story-high central core for the building, then plugged in 140 individual capsules which had been…

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This is the guy responsible for the design of G-Shock and many other Casio watches.
Well, just Casio watches, actually.
Casio watches were light, durable, easy to read, full of functions, something t…

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KYODO NEWS - 14 hours ago - 18:56 | All, JapanToyota Motor Corp. said Friday some 90 percent of around 3,700 vehicles and mobility devices it will provide to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics w…

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In addition to rugby-related enterprises, restaurants and entertainment attractions are also expected to benefit from the influx of foreign cash.
The city is also promoting the tours by engaging Amer…

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KYODO NEWS - 9 hours ago - 21:05 | All, JapanA stamp designed to help deter inappropriate behavior such as groping on trains and stalking will go on sale this week, a Japanese stationery manufacturer…

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KYODO NEWS - 16 hours ago - 14:07 | Lifestyle, All, JapanA museum in northern Japan is holding a rare exhibition on the culture of Sami, the indigenous people of northern Europe and Russia, displayin…

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KYODO NEWS - 15 hours ago - 14:56 | All, JapanA woman in her 20s was confirmed dead after being hit on her head by a falling stone while climbing Mt.
An ambulance was called around 7 a.m., reporting …

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On Aug 26, 2019If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and pick some of the ones we think are most inter…

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As you could probably guess, Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is named after the famous motor company of the same name.
Hours: 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays6-2-1 Nishimachi, Toyota, Aichi 471-0…

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SNA (Tokyo) — Eclipsed for many decades by its much larger Tokyo rival, Osaka is reclaiming its former status as Japan’s second metropolis.
Osaka Prefecture, by contrast, is home to less than 9 milli…

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