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JAPAN PULSE

CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Mar 20, 2015
Takashi Murakami + Frisk = super-artsy breath
Pop art in your pocket —u00a0it sharpens it you up.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 20, 2015
Is Burger King's 'Flame Grilled' fragrance a hoax in a bottle?
Burger King will launch its 'Flamed Grilled' fragrance that allows fast-food lovers to smell just like their beloved burgers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Mar 17, 2015
Gokon matchmakers fan the passion with sporting dates
Is the couple that watches sports together the couple that going to stay together? Matchmakers place their bets.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Mar 16, 2015
Shochiku Kabuki x Uniqlo
Uniqlo's UT curators go deep into Japanese traditions for its latest collaboration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Mar 9, 2015
Will Line put the brakes on Uber with its taxi app?
Line is expanding its smartphone messaging platform by letting users book cabs in Tokyo via its app.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Mar 5, 2015
YouTube's #DearMe campaign looks back to look forward
YouTube's #DearMe campaign asked women in Japan to post video messages with advice to their younger selves.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Mar 4, 2015
Seeking pollen protection in Japan with sprays, apps and nose plugs
Here are a few examples of how people in Japan combat, or endure, the harsh allergy season.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Feb 25, 2015
Mister Donut went berry picking for its newest line of treats
From now until May, Mister Donut will have a special selection of five strawberry-flavored sweets for customers.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Jan 26, 2015
I wanna rock 'n' roll all night, and be kawaii, ev-er-y day
The Momoiro Clover Z + Kiss collaboration transcends generations, styles and sense.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 22, 2014
Rewinding some of Japan's top YouTubers
YouTube highlighted 14 of the Internet's best Japanese vloggers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Dec 11, 2014
J-blip: Doraemon hard boiled eggs soften your heart
Doraemon, everybody's favorite blue robot cat, could be coming to a salad near you in the not-too-distant future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 4, 2014
#pulsepresents: gift idea grab bag
Gifts ideas for all stripes of Japanophiles.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Dec 2, 2014
J-blip: cat montage
Give your pets a bit more personality with this simple trick.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 14, 2014
Astro Boy gets green light in robot-branded Sagami
Astro Boy is rescuing pedestrians in Kanagawa Prefecture with a new traffic light that uses his image.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 31, 2014
J-blip: Pink Pepsi appeals to Nippon
Pepsi Pink Cola features a new bottle design and a strawberry milk flavor just in time for the “party season.”
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 17, 2014
J-blip: Kokoro Scanner knows what's in your heart of hearts
Are you telling the truth? The Kokoro Scanner has the last word on that.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 10, 2014
J-blip: Cornered by strong men and sweet pudding at 'kabe-don' cafe
Live out your 'kabe-don' fantasy with Morinaga's suave silicone man.
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Oct 9, 2014
J-blip: You TOO can be a 'konbini' manager of your dreams
A new Nintendo 3DS game lets players manage a Japanese convenience store with just their styluses.
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Sep 26, 2014
J-blip: Morphing time for Okamoto's 'Tower of the Sun'
Bandai is turning Osaka's iconic building into its newest transforming toy robot.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Jun 12, 2014
We are the World Cup: anthems from pitches past
Japan plays its first match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, against Côte d’Ivoire this weekend. Although the tournament kicks off two days earlier in São Paulo, for many the Samurai Blue’s opening game ushers in the event, along with the activities that would normally raise eyebrows but get a pass...

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