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Akiko Yano Returns to West Coast After Decades
Legendary Japanese singer-songwriter and pianist Akiko Yano will perform solo concerts in San Francisco and Los Angeles. After decades, Yano returns to the West Coast, where she will sing and play the piano, delighting longtime fans and introducing her music to a new generation. http://www.akikoyano.com X (Twitter) @Yano_Akikohttps://facebook.com/akikoyano.officialIG @akikoyano_staff
Aomori Nebuta Festival: Majestic Floats Illuminate Aomori City
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of Japan’s most renowned celebrations, attracting approximately 1 million visitors each year.
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Japanese Restaurants Growing Their Presence in the Michelin Guide
Discover the Flavors of Japan in California: A Culinary Journey California’s dining scene is experiencing a remarkable evolution, especially with the growing recognition of Japanese restaurants by the prestigious Michelin Guide. In cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, Japanese cuisine is taking center stage, with one restaurant earning two stars and 17 others receiving one star. These accolades are a testament to the skill and creativity of Japanese chefs, whose dishes are celebrated not only for their authenticity but also for their innovative flair. For those seeking quality dining experiences at more accessible prices, nine restaurants have also been…
Discover Japanese Beer🍻
Eventhough Japan is famous for sake, Japan is a beer drinking country. Dinner always start with beer! With carefully selected ingredients, Japanese beer has been made to a rich, bitter, first-rate taste, with an irresistible aroma, and refreshing after-taste that will blow away your stresses with just one sip!
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I LIVE IN JAPAN / Mélanie Labrosse / Creative Producer, Translator
I work as a creative producer at Gaku inc. Our service, PeakJapan helps Japanese creators and artisans to make their crafts and products known to the overseas audience through crowdfunding projects. My role is to put together the project from the content to the design, but also to give input to Japanese creators to help them cater to overseas backers better. It can also involve some occasional translation work!
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I LIVE IN JAPAN / Matt Okuhara / Interpreter for the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps
I saw it as a good opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I knew that it would be challenging at times and that a lot of the activities that I took part in, in the UK would come to an end. But I also knew that I would be able to develop new interests and pursuits – which in and of itself is an exciting prospect.
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Japanese Restaurants Growing Their Presence in the Michelin Guide
Discover the Flavors of Japan in California: A Culinary Journey California’s dining scene is experiencing a remarkable evolution, especially with the growing recognition of Japanese restaurants by the prestigious Michelin Guide. In cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, Japanese cuisine is taking center stage, with one restaurant earning two stars and 17 others receiving one star. These accolades are a testament to the skill and creativity of Japanese chefs, whose dishes are celebrated not only for their authenticity but also for their innovative flair. For those seeking quality dining experiences at more accessible prices, nine restaurants have also been…
Discover Japanese Beer🍻
Eventhough Japan is famous for sake, Japan is a beer drinking country. Dinner always start with beer! With carefully selected ingredients, Japanese beer has been made to a rich, bitter, first-rate taste, with an irresistible aroma, and refreshing after-taste that will blow away your stresses with just one sip!