Gifu is a prefecture located in the central part of Japan. Known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, Gifu offers a perfect blend of traditional and modern attractions.
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Over 140,000 Attended Asian American Expo, the Largest Chinese New Year Celebration in the U.S., Held in Pomona
Hokkaido Scallop Booth Makes Popular Debut at Asian American Expo.
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I LIVE IN JAPAN / Sophia Appelbaum / Writer
Which places in Japan do you recommend that foreigners see?
Maybe Nagano! I know it’s a popular prefecture among Japanese vacationers, but it tends to be an afterthought for anyone coming from overseas, and I think it deserves to be better appreciated. Matsumoto Castle has one of the oldest original castle keeps in Japan, and it even has the cool nickname “Crow Castle”! Nagano’s onsen-loving snow monkeys are also adorable, and the wasabi farms in Azumino are fun to visit. Plus, basically everywhere you look is green and gorgeous.
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Japanese Rock Star YOSHIKI Announced Auctions of Crystal Piano to Benefit Japan Earthquake Victims at the Handprints and Footprints Unveiling Ceremony
On January 9, a ceremony was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to unveil the completed handprint and footprint of X JAPAN leader and musician “YOSHIKI.” It is highly unusual for a living artist to unveil such engravings.
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I LIVE IN JAPAN / Nicholas Gardiner / Senior Wine Ambassador
What do you do in Japan? Can you talk about your job in Japan?
I first came to Japan to do Karate! I was lucky to have a Japanese instructor at my university and he recommended that I train in Japan. I trained with 2 of the most famous masters and have a 3rd-degree black belt. I studied Japanese very hard and got a very good job working for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry promoting Japanese crafts and culture overseas as well as helping with press releases and media communications. I studied wine with the Japan Sommelier Association and the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and changed my career to working with wine. I now teach WSET courses at a famous wine school in Tokyo and am a Senior Wine Ambassador for Pernod-Ricard. I do training for staff, educate consumers and sommeliers, do wine-tasting events, and promote wine in general. My dream is to become a Master of Wine (Japan only has 1 MW at the moment).
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Shintaro Nakaoka
The Life of a Man Devoted to the Future of Japan, and His Unfortunate Death Before He Saw the Meiji Era
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Shohei Ohtani Officially Joins the Dodgers
JapanUp! Attends Conference Unveiling New Star in Iconic Dodger Blue
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OCHIKERON Recipe: Vegan Karaage (Soy MeatFried Chicken)
Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) using soy meat chunks.
Very juicy, tasty yet delicious!
Holiday Gifts! / Japan’s Gift Giving Custom (How to Tie FUROSHIKI)
Perfect Holiday Gifts! & How to Tie FUROSHIKI
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Wakaru(分かる) -“to understand” / Japanese Word
JAPANESE SAMURAI / Kitagawa Utamaro
There are four major Ukiyo-e artists: Sharaku for kabuki actor portraits, Hiroshige for landscapes, Hokusai for the world, and Utamaro for paintings of beautiful women.
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I LIVE IN JAPAN / Mariko / Winemaker
What do you do in Japan? Can you talk about your job in Japan? I work as a winemaker for a premium winery called `Niki Hills Winery` in Hokkaido; Japan`s northernmost region. We make six wines: Kerner, Bacchus, Zweigeltrebe, Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Merlot.
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