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Tokyo style has always thrived in the balance between structure and whimsy, but this season, it’s striking a new chord—and it ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention ... Matsui is part of an expanding demographic of mostly 20- and 30-somethings engaged in activities supporting one's ...

A seamless meeting of real-time microeconomics, absurdist humor, amazing character work, and a thrilling mystery lands ...

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which produced the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic mascots. Some company officials have already been convicted but did not receive jail time. Almost all criminal trials in Japan result in guilty ...

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The 2025 World Expo will feature a variety of mascots representing participating countries hoping to attract visitors to their pavilions so that they can promote their unique technologies and ...

Matsui is part of an expanding demographic of mostly 20- and 30-somethings engaged in activities supporting one's favourite celebrities, anime characters, cuddly mascots or any "oshi" - the Japanese ...

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

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