Tsuyu
In Japan, there is a rainy season called “tsuyu” which usually occurs in June. During tsuyu, there is a small to medium…
Shigeaki Koga “Battles” With An Anchor Ichiro Furutachi During a Live News Show
During a live broadcast of Hodo Station on March 27, commentator Shigeaki Koga talked about allegations that TV Asahi will stop asking…
What is the Transpacific Partnership?
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is trade agreement, whose predecessor is the Pacific 4 (P4). P4 was a free trade agreement signed…
Opinions For and Against TPP
Against: 1. Professor Stiglitz at Columbia University (Nobel Laureate) During a lecture he gave in Tokyo in May 2013, Professor Stiglitz argued…
Funassyi : An Unofficial Character of Funabashi City Became Popular Across the Country
Funassyi is the unofficial mascot of Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture. While the identity of the individual who wears the Funassyi costume…
Aqua Collagen Gel: a New Generation of All In One Gel
Aqua Collagen Gel was released by Dr. C: Labo in1999. It created a new genre of skin care products in the Japanese…
Policies of Each Party in the December 14 Election
Liberal Democratic Party Following the Cabinet Decision in December, the Parliament should enact a law that supports Japan’s right to Collective Self…
Frozen Theme Display in Tokyo
Between November 13 and December 25, as part of Disney’s Timeless Story 2014, a display for the movie Frozen is featured on…
Yokohama Takashimaya Christmas Display
Christmas display featuring white colored animals, such as a reindeer, bears, foxes, owls appears near the main entrance of Yokohama Takashimaya until…