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Sake for Supporting Disaster Areas Unveiled at Tokyo Event

September 19, 2018

Tokyo- “Kizunamai,” a sake product made from rice from all 47 prefectures in Japan with the aim of aiding disaster-hit areas and revitalizing local economies, was unveiled at an event in Tokyo on Wednesday. The sake was made as one

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Japan to Open Cafe near Akasaka Palace

September 19, 2018

Tokyo- The Cabinet Office said Tuesday that it will build a facility with a cafe in a park near the Akasaka Palace, Japan’s state guest house, in Tokyo’s Minato Ward. The planned move comes as the palace, a popular tourist

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3 Japanese-Filipino medalists in the 18th Asian Games awarded with Ambassador’s Commendation

September 18, 2018

Three Japanese-Filipino members of the Philippine team—Yuka Saso,  Kiyomi Watanabe, and Junna Tsukii—won medals at the recent 18th Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia. In recognition of their achievements at the Asian Games and their contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding

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Japan’s Maezawa to Be SpaceX’s 1st Moon Rocket Customer

September 18, 2018

Hawthorne, California- Japanese businessman Yusaku Maezawa will be the first customer to fly around the moon aboard BFR, a large rocket being developed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp. of the United States, the company, known as SpaceX, said Monday. The

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Veteran Actress Kirin Kiki Dies at 75

September 17, 2018

Tokyo- Kirin Kiki, a Japanese television and film actress known for her unique performances, died at her home in Tokyo on Saturday. She was 75. Kiki, a Tokyo native whose real name was Keiko Uchida, disclosed five years ago that

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Namie Amuro Gives Final Live Performance, in Her Home Okinawa

September 17, 2018

Ginowan, Okinawa Pref.- “Really, really thank you,” iconic Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro told thousands of fans at the end of her final live stage performance, held in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Saturday, the day before her retirement from the

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Japan’s Crown Prince Watches Kabuki in Paris

September 14, 2018

Paris- Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito watched kabuki performances at the Chaillot National Theater in Paris on Thursday. The performances were part of the Japonismes 2018 series of Japanese cultural events. At the Petit Palais museum, the Crown Prince watched an

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Prince William Celebrates Opening of Japan House in London

September 14, 2018

London- Britain’s Prince William raised a toast to help celebrate the grand opening of Japan House in London, a Japanese government-run public relations hub, at a ceremony on Thursday. The prince led the traditional Japanese toast of sake, saying, “Kanpai”

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