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Japan's Growing Poverty Defies Glib Explanations

There are lots of preconceptions about poverty. On the right, a common idea is that poor people mainly have their own behavior to blame -- that if they worked more, committed less crime, had fewer ou…

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From Kagoshima to Hakodate – Hokkaido Shinkansen Launch

In the morning of the 26th March, at 6:32 the first Hayabusa Shinkansen Nr. 1 departed from Tokyo station into the direction Hokkaido. At almost the same time, at 6:35 Hayabusa Nr. 10 departed from..…

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TsukuBlog | Hydrangea (AJISAI-???) in Japanese History and Culture (revisited)

Hydrangea ( ajisai) on a rainy day in Tsukuba Japan's month long rainy season (tsuyu, ??) usually ends in mid-July, and that means there are precious few days left to savor its SPECIAL BEAUTY. Many J…

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Behind Mitsubishi's Faked Data, Fierce Competition

TOKYO - In most of the world, few consumers even know microcars exist. But in Japan, the tiny vehicles, whose fuel consumption is as small as their price tags, are a crucial battleground for domestic…

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Shinto Festival in Japan: Sanja Matsuri

Shinto Festival in Japan: Sanja Matsuri The Sanja Festival is one the largest Shinto festivals in Tokyo along with the Kanda Matsuri and Sanno Matsuri. You should enjoy this very special event when y…

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Music Monday: Degurutieni

Degurutieni is a musician, make no mistake. But to better understand his dark, gothic aesthetic you may want to learn about where he’s from: the Nishinari district in Osaka, which holds the inglori…

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Guide to Visiting Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market ( Tsukiji Shijo) is one of Tokyo's top attractions - and with good reason. It's one of the most exciting markets in the world, whether you arrive early in the morning for the tuna…

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Man or Machine? The state of Japanese robots today

The Financial Times has taken an interest in Japanese robotics and produced an interesting video highlighting recent developments. In particular, it examines the line that divides the socially practi…

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Japan Wants 2020 Robot Olympics Alongside Human Olympics

"In 2020 I would like to gather all of the world's robots and aim to hold an Olympics where they compete in technical skills," said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week. It's about …

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