Big Hit Entertainment Japan has announced a new global debut project that will create an idol group out of Japan.
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Christian Dakin is an editor, designer, and video game director currently based out of Tokyo, Japan. Originally from a small town in Georgia, he studied in Japan for a year in college before returning again for work. Christian enjoys studying Japanese and the outdoors. In his off time, he is most likely to be found adventuring to a castle, belting it out in karaoke with friends, or in a gym somewhere.
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The BEST Wagyu Beef Bowl in Japan
All Day Dining ORIGAMI in Akasaka, Tokyo is serving up a mouth-watering A5 rank Wagyu beef bowl. Yasu and Julian stopped by to get the details and try it for themselves.
December 20, 2020
Chairman of Cosmetics Company Faces Backlash After Racist Comments
Chairman of cosmetics company DHC Yoshiaki Yoshida has come under fire after racist statements aimed towards Koreans in a public blog post.
December 18, 2020
This Week in Japan #35 (December 11th)
This week in Japan an unexpected Nintendo item becomes a collectable, Tokyo aims to eliminate gas cars, Demon Slayer wins out over parents, and more big news stories!
December 13, 2020
Cyber Mom – Creating a Futuristic Japan
Step into a Cyberized Japan with Cyber Mom from Akihabara and read about her mission to make Japan a futuristic paradise!
December 12, 2020
Nestle Announces A Stop of Sales for “MILO” drink after sales Increase by 7 Fold
The sale of the popular nutrional drink Milo has been temporarily stopped due to a sudden boom in deman in Japan due to positive reviews.
December 9, 2020
Japanese Elementary Students Choose Demon Slayer Characters Over Their Parents
In a recent survey, elementary school students chose Kamado Tanjiro from Demon Slayer as their number 1 role model. Demon Slayer’s success continues to rise.
December 4, 2020
The Marriage of Princess Mako is Finally Recognized by Her Father
The princess of Japan’s royal family, Mako, has finally had her marriage to commoner Kei Korumo recognized by her father.
November 30, 2020
This Week in Japan #34 (November 27th)
This week in Japan, the Go-To Travel campaign is suspended, former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrests found “illegal” by U.N. council, and more big news stories!
November 28, 2020
U.N. Council Finds the Arrests of Carlos Ghosn “Fundamentally Unfair”
Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrests were found to be “fundamentally unfair” by a U.N. council.
November 27, 2020