Japan’s redesigned banknotes have been in circulation since July 3rd!
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Tokyo DisneySea Unveils Enchanting New Fantasy Springs Area
Disney fans in Japan have a new realm of fancy to explore as Tokyo DisneySea officially unveiled its highly-anticipated Fantasy Springs area on June 6th.
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“Two McDonald Right Next to Each Other But With Different Prices” – The Mystery of “Store Classification”
Did you know that McDonald’s Japan sets different prices depending on the area where the shops are located?
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Shibasaburō Kitasato
Shibasaburō Kitasato on the New ¥1,000 Bill in 2024
Father of Modern Japanese Medicine: Developing Countermeasures Against Infectious Diseases
Retro Game’s Prices are Rising More Than Ever
Recently, the term “Retro Games” has gained much attention from many people. There are many retro games that have been rereleased with new features and refined graphics, making classic video game collecting a new hobby for many.
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara
Sugihara saved the lives of over 6,000 Jewish people from the Holocaust, which was a state-sponsored, systematic genocide and persecution of Jewish people committed by the Nazi regime and its collaborators between 1939 and 1945.
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Train Manners to Follow in Japan – What’s Actually Right?
Japan is famous for its people’s kindness and the beauty of its cities. But did you know it is created by a high sense of manners among people?
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Mt. Fuji Viewing Spots – Closing View and New Location
A unique view of Mt. Fuji resting on top of the convenience store, LAWSON Kawaguchiko Station’s rooftop, gained enormous popularity after the picture posted by a non-Japanese influencer went viral. It then became a popular “Instagrammable” photo spot for foreign tourists visiting Japan.
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This Summer’s Koshien: Some Games Implement “Two Sessions” As a Countermeasure Against Heat Exhaustion
This Summer’s Koshien: Some Games Implement “Two Sessions” As a Countermeasure Against Heat Exhaustion
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Tsuda Umeko
Tsuda Umeko, selected for the new banknotes, founded the Women’s Institute for English Studies, “Joshi Eigaku Juku,” now known as Tsuda University. She dedicated her life to the education of Japanese women. Let’s take a closer look at her life and the environment in which Japanese women lived during that time.
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Japan’s Dinosaur Paradise Fukui Boom as a Travel Destination
Japan’s Dinosaur Paradise Fukui Boom as a Travel Destination
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YOASOBI: Bringing Japanese Pop to the Heart of Los Angeles
Japan’s Dinosaur Paradise Fukui Boom as a Travel Destination
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