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Scotland, Yokohama Commit to Closer Cooperation
By Arielle Busetto In early July, Scottish Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop paid a three-day visit to […]
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Culture & Society
Tradition and Technology: Panasonic Leads Innovation in Kyoto
In a world where big businesses are growing bigger and more alienated from the local community, […]
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Umi No Hi Festival A Different Way to Experience Tokyo in the Summer
Arielle Busetto I found out about this event by accident through a friend. The Umi No […]
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Make A Wish – It’s Tanabata!
Arielle Busetto – Tokyo The 7th day of the 7th month. There is something quite […]
Culture & Society
Japan vs Poland Recap: Fair Play Wins
Arielle Busetto – Tokyo Samurai Blue faced Group H favorites Poland in the last game of the […]
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A Tale of the Changing Culture of Ramen
When I was 15, a friend went to a Comic Conference in Italy. The next day he approached me […]
Culture & Society
What I Found Missing in the Kanamara Matsuri—the ‘Penis Festival’
It’s a warm Sunday morning in Kawasaki, Japan. Across the world they are celebrating Easter, possibly April Fool’s Day. […]