Why have you decided to live in Japan?: My parents had a restaurant in a small but beautiful harbour town and in the early 90’s, there were a lot of tourists from Japan. I remember vividly playing with little Japanese kids and being amazed by their electronic toys and cameras.
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Shigenobu Okuma was one of the key figures in shaping modern Japan. He played a role in establishing the yen as the country’s currency, introduced Japan’s first railway, adopted the solar calendar, and developed the postal system.
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Okayama Kobo Bakery & Café is opening a new location in Laguna Niguel this September, and we’re looking for part-time bakery staff to join our team!
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Sakanoue no Tamuramaro was a distinguished samurai and statesman who lived during the early Heian period in Japan (late 8th to early 9th century). He is best remembered as the very first person to receive the title Seii Taishogun—meaning “Barbarian-Subduing Generalissimo”—a designation later made famous by military rulers such as Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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Japanese Ramen Shops Debut Take-Home Baseball Helmet Bowls Daikokuya serves salad, and 8R Hachioji Ramen offers fries—both in playful baseball helmet bowls. These souvenir containers are yours to keep, combining Japanese flavor with game-day spirit and a collectible twist that’s sure to delight fans of all ages. DAIKOKUYA LITTLE TOKYO (213) 626-1680327 E. 1st St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 MONTEREY PARK (626) 570-1930111 N. Atlantic Blvd. #241 Monterey Park, CA 91754 SAWTELLE (310) 575-49992208 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 EL MONTE (626) 542-32859911 Garvey Ave. El Monte, CA 91733 Hachioji Craft Ramen LITTLE TOKYO (213) 265-7799313 E. 1st St.…
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How to Promote Japan to the World with a National Budget Becoming a Bridge Between Japan and the United States Yuko Kaifu Director of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles What Are the Challenges Facing JAPAN HOUSE? “Having worked here for more than seven years now, I feel that the foundation has been laid. When I used to hand out my business card and visit places, people would ask, ‘Where are you from?’ But now, more often than not, they say, ‘I know it,’ or ‘I’ve been there.’ I feel a real sense that our name recognition has grown. JAPAN HOUSE Los…
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The store is newly built for one of the most famous Japanese dessert chains with great history and joy.
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HAVE YOU READ OUR LATEST ISSUE?🤓 August issue is available on our website. Check it out NOW!
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Solution of Sudoku of vol.214 (2025 August issue).
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Roland Heights location also open!
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Tokugawa Yoshinobu was born in Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 1837. He was the seventh son of Tokugawa Nariaki, the ruler of Mito (present-day Ibaraki Prefecture) at the time, and was exceptionally talented among his siblings. Recognizing his intelligence, Nariaki raised him strictly from an early age as a future candidate for shogun.
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Isle of Noirmoutier, Brittany, France, hand-harvested, stoneground, unrefined sea salt from historic tidal ponds using solely ancient methods. Smooth, mellow taste, and every trace mineral. Eden French Celtic Sea Salt has more minerals and trace minerals with less sodium than commercial salt. EDEN FOODS– Purchase through the official website!Web: store.edenfoods.comInstagram: @edenfoods
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