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Self-driving vending machine trialled in Japan
Japan begins finding it’s own use for new self-driving technology, in the form of a vending machine on wheels.
Japanese listening practice: 24 hour live-streams
Finding continually new content for Japanese listening practice can be a challenge for many learners. So what about some trying 24 hour Japanese live-streams?
Japanese netsuke: the foremost collectible Japanese antique
Japanese netsuke were originally small clothing accessories. Today, they are among the most collectable pieces of Japanese antiquity.
The Peace Pagoda of Battersea Park
The Peace Pagoda Battersea Park monument is a structure born from the burning desire for peace from the Japanese monk Nichidatsu Fujii.
Japan begins releasing treated Fukushima water into the sea
Japan’s controversial plans to release Fukushima water goes ahead dividing experts, critics, and the public.
Spirited Away film review
Over 20 years ago one of the greatest ever animated films was released to the world. I discuss its merits in this Spirited Away film review.