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Japanese culture
iPad for Better Sumo?
Japan’s sumo association unofficially endorses Apple’s device. Is it a smart PR move?
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Osaka Hotel Art
These days in Japan, there are unique art fairs taking place in the comfort of a… hotel room.
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Japan’s Hottest Topic
The summer heat wave has Japanese talking weather and crowding coffee shops.
![A Weak Inception Reception? A Weak Inception Reception?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sizes/thumbnail/16401_527c4ef74f00d.jpg)
A Weak Inception Reception?
The hit seems to be lagging in Japan, despite things like Ken Watanabe’s star power.
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Japan's Real 'Salarymen'
Some of Japan’s hardest working people are types far from what you’d expect.
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The Cove Uncensored
The touchy film’s finally playing in Japan. But does the media actually have an opinion on it?
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Big Ticket Tokyo?
Four of Japan’s cities have been named some of the priciest in the world. But is it really true?
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Talking iPad in Asia
The iPad in Asia. What does it mean for big business, the printed book and even restaurants?
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Her Baseball and Politics
Two Japanese women are attracting big interest. Hopefully it will inspire.
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Kenzaburō Ōe
This ‘nonconformist’ writer supports human rights and denounces nuclear weapons.
Yasunari Kawabata
This iconic writer and Asian Nobel Laureate brought ‘beauty’ and ‘Japan’ together.
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Hip Hop Japan
In an ode to an industry figure, we ask some questions about Japan’s rap culture.