Month: December 2019

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¥156.9-billion Stadium is Ready for Tokyo Olympics 2020. How Do We Not Put It to Waste After?

Masaaki Sasaki December 3, 2019

The New National Stadium, which will be the centerpiece of the 2020 Tokyo...

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Papal Visit Highlights Japan’s Diverse Catholic Community

Arielle Busetto December 3, 2019

When Pope Francis administered Mass to an adoring crowd at Tokyo Dome...

Asian Development Bank President-elect Masatsugu Asakawa speaks during an interview with Reuters in Tokyo

Newly-Elected ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa’s Agenda: Poverty, Population, Education, Welfare

JAPAN Forward December 2, 2019

Masatsugu Asakawa, a special advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Ministry...

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Elaborate Desserts Come Alive with AR Magic and VR Tarot Game at Enchanting New Cafe in Tokyo

grape Japan December 2, 2019

Tokyo is chock full of cute and stylish cafes where dessert-lovers can pick...

Sushi: ‘More Than A Dish, It’s a Ritual’

What Can Michelin Guide Do Instead of Dropping Top-Rank Sushi Restaurant Sukibayashi Jiro?

Stefania Viti December 2, 2019

Sukiyabashi Jiro, the sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza area that has had three...

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Doraemon Gets A Nostalgic Reprint for 50th Anniversary

JAPAN Forward December 2, 2019

In Europe, few people would be ignorant of the name of Doraemon,...

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Nezu Museum Showcases Edo Era Tea Ceremony Until December 23

Yukihiro Watanabe December 2, 2019

Japan's cultural roots might be found in China or the Korean Peninsula, and...