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Spaghetti Boscaiola alla Giapponese: A fantastic encounter between Italy and Japan
Mamoru Kataoka, the owner and chef of Ristorante AlPorto, was in high school when he first encountered Italian cuisine. One day he ate pasta alla carbonara, brought to… Continue Reading
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Haiku – Poetry that evokes the essence of Japan in three lines
Haiku poetry is the microcosm of a larger idea or feeling that evokes images, moments and much of the essence of Japan. Its simplicity is essential, as are… Continue Reading
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Japan train company to equip staff with cameras for their own safety
While portable cameras in many countries have been associated with protecting the public against misconduct by people in positions of authority, in the case of JR East, Japan’s… Continue Reading
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Gwen Stefani’s comment “I’m Japanese” causes controversy
Singer Gwen Stefani is known for her love of Japan. His first solo album, ” Love.Angel.Music.Baby “, released in 2004, was inspired by the Harajuku subculture and included… Continue Reading
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Rearmament of Japan, a threat to itself
According to Article 9 of the 1947 constitution, drawn up by Prime Minister Kijūrō Shidehara under the supervision of SCAP, Japan forever renounces war as a tool for… Continue Reading
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Body Percussion as a Music Class in Japan
Through a mix of clapping, stomping and knee-slapping, a teacher in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, has pioneered for decades teaching non-instrumental “body percussion” to students. Now, he plans… Continue Reading
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