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Whisky 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Timeless Spirit
From beginner to expert, this whisky guide has all the info you need - from types of whisky to perfect food pairings. Get sipping like a pro!
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Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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World Sake Day 2024: All About The Japanese Drink That Has Won Our Heart
World Sake Day 2024 is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage and the delicious and complex flavours of Sake.
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76th Primetime Emmy Awards Full Winners’ List: Shōgun, The Bear and Baby Reindeer Take Home Maximum Awards
FX has replaced HBO Max this year as the network with maximum wins, even though the latter had over 100 nominations across categories.
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OTT Releases This Week: Call Me Bae, Tanaav Season 2, Kill and More
Arjun Kapoor And Bhumi Pednekar's The Lady Kille has skipped OTT release and has directly premiered on YouTube
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Kalki Koechlin Is "Reaping The Benefits Of A Brother Who Married Into Japanese Culture" - Here's How
Kalki Koechlin's Instagram story suggests that she had the chance to not only enjoy a famous Japanese treat but also learn how to make it from scratch.
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5 Holiday Foods From Around The World That Will Make You Want To Travel
Get ready to indulge in holiday flavours from around the globe! From Frances festive Buche de Noel to Japans symbolic soba noodles, each dish brings its own unique cultural traditions to your festive table.
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Japan's High Standards Of Politeness And Customer Service Shine In Viral Traffic Video
Japan's reputation for cleanliness, recycling, and adherence to societal norms contributes to its image of respect and discipline.
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Japanese Watch Giant Casio Forays into NFT Space: Details
Casio has launched an NFT series with eight digital art pieces that have been created in partnership with Astar zkEVM. Banking on Japan’s gaming culture, Casio’s NFTs will be made available on Astar’s Yogi Origin game.
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From Making Japanese Tea To Visiting Phoenix Hall, Inside Navya Nanda's Kyoto Trip And 5 Things To Do In The Cultural Capital Of Japan
From enjoying the views to making tea in the traditional Japanese process, here's what Navya Nanda did in Kyoto.
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Harsh Goenka Posts Video Of An Apple Store In Japan To Highlight The Country's ''Honest'' Culture
The chairman of the RPG group shared a video that shows how iPhones in Apple stores in Japan are not tied, unlike in other countries.
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Cheerleaders In Japan Fighting To Keep Traditions Alive
They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
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China's Cultural Crackdown Shuts Comedy, Music Shows: Report
In a span of a few days, a Japanese choral band touring China, stand-up comedy shows in several cities, and jazz shows in Beijing, were among more than a dozen that were abruptly called off, The New York Times reported.
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Watch: Subway Creates World's Smallest Sub Inspired By Japanese Art
A brand-new flavour of Teriyaki sandwiches has just been launched in Subway UK, and they have made a miniature sandwich to celebrate this.
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"Sacred Job": How Japan's Overworked Teachers Are Battling For Change
In one of his last diary entries, Japanese teacher Yoshio Kudo lamented workdays that started early and could last until nearly midnight. Two months later, he suffered "karoshi" -- death from overwork.
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Whisky 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Timeless Spirit
From beginner to expert, this whisky guide has all the info you need - from types of whisky to perfect food pairings. Get sipping like a pro!
-
Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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World Sake Day 2024: All About The Japanese Drink That Has Won Our Heart
World Sake Day 2024 is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage and the delicious and complex flavours of Sake.
-
76th Primetime Emmy Awards Full Winners’ List: Shōgun, The Bear and Baby Reindeer Take Home Maximum Awards
FX has replaced HBO Max this year as the network with maximum wins, even though the latter had over 100 nominations across categories.
-
OTT Releases This Week: Call Me Bae, Tanaav Season 2, Kill and More
Arjun Kapoor And Bhumi Pednekar's The Lady Kille has skipped OTT release and has directly premiered on YouTube
-
Kalki Koechlin Is "Reaping The Benefits Of A Brother Who Married Into Japanese Culture" - Here's How
Kalki Koechlin's Instagram story suggests that she had the chance to not only enjoy a famous Japanese treat but also learn how to make it from scratch.
-
5 Holiday Foods From Around The World That Will Make You Want To Travel
Get ready to indulge in holiday flavours from around the globe! From Frances festive Buche de Noel to Japans symbolic soba noodles, each dish brings its own unique cultural traditions to your festive table.
-
Japan's High Standards Of Politeness And Customer Service Shine In Viral Traffic Video
Japan's reputation for cleanliness, recycling, and adherence to societal norms contributes to its image of respect and discipline.
-
Japanese Watch Giant Casio Forays into NFT Space: Details
Casio has launched an NFT series with eight digital art pieces that have been created in partnership with Astar zkEVM. Banking on Japan’s gaming culture, Casio’s NFTs will be made available on Astar’s Yogi Origin game.
-
From Making Japanese Tea To Visiting Phoenix Hall, Inside Navya Nanda's Kyoto Trip And 5 Things To Do In The Cultural Capital Of Japan
From enjoying the views to making tea in the traditional Japanese process, here's what Navya Nanda did in Kyoto.
-
Harsh Goenka Posts Video Of An Apple Store In Japan To Highlight The Country's ''Honest'' Culture
The chairman of the RPG group shared a video that shows how iPhones in Apple stores in Japan are not tied, unlike in other countries.
-
Cheerleaders In Japan Fighting To Keep Traditions Alive
They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
-
China's Cultural Crackdown Shuts Comedy, Music Shows: Report
In a span of a few days, a Japanese choral band touring China, stand-up comedy shows in several cities, and jazz shows in Beijing, were among more than a dozen that were abruptly called off, The New York Times reported.
-
Watch: Subway Creates World's Smallest Sub Inspired By Japanese Art
A brand-new flavour of Teriyaki sandwiches has just been launched in Subway UK, and they have made a miniature sandwich to celebrate this.
-
"Sacred Job": How Japan's Overworked Teachers Are Battling For Change
In one of his last diary entries, Japanese teacher Yoshio Kudo lamented workdays that started early and could last until nearly midnight. Two months later, he suffered "karoshi" -- death from overwork.
