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Author: RoYuMi
Nintendo thinks long-term about its businesses
The Nintendo heirs family office says patience is a superpower. The investment firm that manages nearly $1.5 billion (about ¥204 billion) of assets for members of Nintendo’s founding family is willing to play the long game when it comes to portfolio companies and can expect more than one decade to see a change. The long-term… Read more
Japan maintains assessment that the economy is recovering
The Japanese government left its assessment of the nation’s economy unchanged for February, saying it is recovering moderately, despite some weakness.The latest monthly report from the Cabinet Office cited a continued recovery in service-related consumption. He says spending on meals, travel and other services continues to rise and new car sales are picking up. The… Read more
New species of cockroach is named after a Pokémon
A new species of cockroach has been discovered, and it has been named the Pheromosa cockroach, after the Ultra Entity Pheromosa from Pokémon Sun and Moon. This new species was found in Singapore in 2017 and now, entomologists Foo Maosheng and Cristian C. Lucanas (from the UPLB Museum of Natural History in the Philippines) have… Read more
Nagi Town Reveals Its Secret To Having More Babies In Japan
NAGI, Japan—Mayor Masachika Oku is concerned about the exhaustion of children in this remote town. “They are being chased by visitors with cameras every day,” he said. Visitors, including Japan’s leader, are making the journey in search of a valuable secret that may lurk here: how to make more babies. Women in Nagi, a town… Read more
Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding technique
Kumihimo (組み紐) is deeply related to various aspects of Japanese culture; including religion, etiquette, performing arts, clothing, and furnishings. They have changed with the times, finding new applications and developing new designs and techniques accordingly. Translated to “gathered threads,” the weaving technique has been practiced for centuries and completed creations are used to stitch together… Read more
Gundam robot statue to remain open for another year
According to a notice posted on the official website of Gundam Factory Yokohama, the facility where the moving Gundam, statue, and facility are located will remain in operation until March 31, 2024, an extension of a full year from the date of launch. previously scheduled closing. In a welcome twist on the pattern of things… Read more
Message to foreigners in “konbini” sparks controversy online in Japan
The attempt to reduce customer rudeness comes off as incredibly rude. Japanese convenience stores are known to be wonderful havens, where you can get everything from cat buns to steamed pancake buns at any time of the day or night. With such a glowing reputation attached to them, it was a bit surprising to find… Read more
Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel-winning author and peace activist, dies at 88
Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize for Literature and also known as an activist for the anti-war Constitution and anti-nuclear energy, has died of old age, publisher Kodansha Ltd said on Monday. He was 88 years old. Oe, one of Japan’s most celebrated authors of the post-World War II era, spearheaded… Read more
7 New Kengo Kuma Buildings to See in Japan
Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA) has featured dozens of buildings across Japan in recent years. One of the firm’s most notable creations is the New National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, but the structures are varied and recent designs include a public bath and a Shinto shrine. KADOKAWA MUSEUM OF CULTURE AND MUSASHINO… Read more
Japanese Style Egg Sandwich
This Japanese Egg Sandwich (Dashimaki Tamago Sando) recipe is very easy to make in just a few minutes! INGREDIENTS NOTE: With these amounts in the ingredients, the omelette is thick, if you prefer you can divide the amounts for a thinner omelette, it’s up to you! -2 teaspoons of potato starch – ¼ teaspoon of… Read more